Welcome to Photography for Beginners!
In this course, you will learn the basics of photography, so you can wow your friends and family with your awesome shooting skills. Who knows, maybe you will even develop a love for this art form that could stick with you throughout your whole life!
Now that you are here, signed up for the course and everything, let's first define what is expected from you during our four weeks together, starting with 3 basic rules:
Now that you are here, signed up for the course and everything, let's first define what is expected from you during our four weeks together, starting with 3 basic rules:
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You will take out of this course only as much as you put into it, so take the time to study and experiment. |
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Your photos should demonstrate risk taking and a willingness to search for unique angles. |
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Have fun with your shots! |
Besides these three simple rules, you must also cover all the information found in this website in order to complete the course, including rules and expectations.
In fact, you should go check those out right now:
In fact, you should go check those out right now:
Finally, we can't introduce a photography course without addressing the element of stealth.
Click here for more. Shhh!
Click here for more. Shhh!
Course Calendar and Timeline
This course is organized into four weeks; each week has a different module, with content you should read and assignments you should complete in order to get full marks for this course. Below is our course calendar; please note the days for our synchronous meetings. The meetings are always Saturday mornings, from 10 to 12. They may end sooner that the full two hours, but please plan for this slot in order to see the instructions, interact with your peers and share your learning.
Module 1: May 7th - May 13th
In this module, you will do:
In this module, you will learn:
In this module, you will deliver:
In this module, you will do:
- Meet synchronously on May 7th
In this module, you will learn:
- Principles of Art
- Focal Point and Rule of Thirds
In this module, you will deliver:
- Principles of Art quiz
- Eight photographs (see assignment for details)
- Post your best shot in our class seesaw
- Comment on two photos and respond to all comments made on your photos
Module 2: May 14th - May 20th
In this module, you will do:
In this module, you will do:
- Meet synchronously on May 14th
- Lighting
- Six photographs (see assignment for details)
- Post your two portrait pictures in our class seesaw
- Comment on two photos and respond to all comments made on your photos
Module 3: May 21st - May 27th
In this module, you will do:
In this module, you will do:
- Meet synchronously on May 21st
- Learn about Perspective
- Four photographs (see assignment for details)
- Bonus challenge
- Post your best shot in our class seesaw
- Comment on two photos and respond to all comments made on your photos
Module 4: May 28th - June 3rd
In this module, you will do:
In this module, you will do:
- Meet synchronously on May 28th
- Background, Foregroung and Tension
- Putting it all together
- Ten photographs (see assignment for details)
- Post your best shot in our class seesaw
- Comment on two photos and respond to all comments made on your photos
- Final feedback survey