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R950.00
Duration: 2 Weeks
Welcome to the wonderful world of digital photography! If you want to learn how to use your compact digital camera properly and improve your “hit rate” then this course is for you.
You will learn to capture the best photographs you can and we help you come to grips with the functionality of the camera, and the choices that you can make to capture those great memories perfectly. This course has been specifically designed for users with compact digital cameras and you’ll be amazed at how quickly your results can improve with a little bit of knowledge! If you are a Scrap booker this course is ideal for improving your photographic skills.
The course is hands-on and practical to help you come to grips with the concepts taught in class. It is presented on one evening a week over two consecutive weeks - or in the mornings if you want to get a group of friends together.
If you are new to digital photography and find downloading, managing, resizing and e-mailing your photographs a little bit daunting, then why not consider doing the "Basic Digital Workflow" course as well.
Course Outline:
Lesson 1
Camera anatomy
Understanding the buttons and dials on the camera
How digital cameras work
Basic camera set-up
Taking control of your photography
Understanding flash
Exposure and flash compensation
Creative White Balance
Digital camera accessories
Assignment handout
Lesson 2
Taking better photographs
Understanding and using light
Basic composition
Finding inspiration
Creative techniques for photographing:
People
Indoors
Outdoors
Close-ups
Low-light
Holidays
If you have any queries please feel free to call the College of Digital Photography on 086 11 PHOTO
Upcoming Courses
The courses start on the date below and run on a weekly basis for the duration of the course- 4th September 2010 Fourways (Saturdays AM) 09:30-12:30;
- 6th September 2010 Roodepoort (Mondays PM) 18:00-21:00;
- 7th September 2010 Pretoria (Tuesdays PM) 18:00-21:00;
- 8th September 2010 Saxonwold (Wednesdays PM) 18:00-21:00;
- 13th October 2010 Fourways (Wednesdays PM) 18:00-21:00;
- 25th October 2010 Saxonwold (Mondays PM) 18:00-21:00;
- 9th November 2010 Saxonwold (Tuesdays AM) 09:30-12:30;
- 11th November 2010 Pretoria (Thursdays PM) 18:00-21:00;
- 22nd November 2010 Fourways (Mondays PM) 18:00-21:00;
- 23rd November 2010 Saxonwold (Tuesdays PM) 18:00-21:00;
- Mon 13th - Wed 15th Dec 2010 School Holiday course 08:00-11:00;
To enrol for a course you can click on the "Book Online" button below or you can download the PDF and fax the enrolment form to (011) 880 7679
user comments
For now we only offer the Discover Digital Course on weekday mornings or evenings, but the Fundamentals of Digital Photography course is offered on Saturday mornings. If you send us your details by clicking on "ask a question" at the top of this page we can contact you if we ever set a Saturday morning course. Thanks, Udo
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66 week(s) ago
Hi GuysWe live in Saxonwold and are interested in doing one of your courses eg Discover Digital Photography on a Sat am ..could you let us know when you will be running one from Saxonwold? Thanks Gill Pearson0824936639
Watch this space - we've received numerous requests for a Saturday Discover Digital course so will be setting a date for this soon. Thanks, Udo
As promised a Saturday Discover Digital course has been added on 8th August - please download the PDF for further details. Thanks, Udo
Trevor (Guest)
61 week(s) ago
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
Charmaine Kotze (Guest)
61 week(s) ago
I liked the practical demonstration in the class, e.g. this button does this, and then how its function differs from the next.
Mike (Guest)
61 week(s) ago
This course has helped me to be more adventurous in the use of different settings
Tshavhu Ramabulana (Guest)
61 week(s) ago
This course has been a real eye-opener for me - I enjoy the difference that each setting brings to my images.
Melissa (Guest)
61 week(s) ago
I learnt a lot more than I expected and I was blown away with what you can do. The lecturers were well informed and could assist you with any questions you had.
Penny Nickless (Guest)
61 week(s) ago
As a very new beginner I found it a great insight into my camera, I would never had found this out on my own!
Zimkita (Guest)
61 week(s) ago
I learnt a lot of things I could put into use - even with my basic photography knowledge. The course was very enjoyable and super useful for the hobby photogra[her like myself
F Small (Guest)
61 week(s) ago
Weet nou goed wat ek nooit geweet het nie.
Wisani (Guest)
61 week(s) ago
I leaned so much about didital camers. I really have Discovered Digital and would like to take it a step further.
Lydia (Guest)
58 week(s) ago
A great course, exceeded all my expectations
Name Charlene (Guest)
35 week(s) ago
Hi Guys,
Will you be offering the Discover Digital Photography on Saturday mornings at all in 2010?
Jo-Anne (Guest)
26 week(s) ago
Hi there,
I am very keen in participating in this course but am unsure if my camera is compatible? It is a Sony, Cybershot, 10.1, Mega Pixel, DSC-T700? Please let me know if I will be able to enter this course with my camera?
Hi Jo-Anne, thanks for your enquiry. Your Sony Cybershot is absolutely perfect for the Discover Digital Photography course. Please contact photo@codp.co.za if you have any further queries. Thanks, Udo
Masotja Sibandze (Guest)
25 week(s) ago
Dear Sir/Madam
I am Swazi male and i would like to know if i can do the course online and
how much it cost.
Yours Sincerely.
Masotja Sibandze
Hi Masotja, thanks for your enquiry. At present we do not offer online courses but watch this space - we're working on it! Thanks, Udo
robyn shapiro (Guest)
22 week(s) ago
Hi there
My daughter is very keen to do one of your courses. She is a beginner but would like to learn to aoubt digital photography and use this in a creative way. She can attend in the Saxonwold area. Preferably in the mornings seen as she is currently available in the mornings. What would you suggest?
Hi Robyn, thanks for your enquiry. Our recommendation would be based on what camera she has and what her age is. Could you please contact us on photo@codp.co.za or 086 11 PHOTO and we can help you further. Thanks, Udo
noor (Guest)
19 week(s) ago
hi i'm from egypt and wondring if i can study the course of discover digital photography and how thnx for your time
Hi Noor, at present we do not offer correspondence courses but we are looking at doing a condensed Discover Digital and Fundamentals of Digital Photography course during the June / July holidays. Please contact us on photo@codp.co.za for further information. Thanks, Udo
Brandon (Guest)
16 week(s) ago
Hi my sister and i have just bought the Nikon D90, would this course deal with the features the D90 has or should we rather go for a more advanced course, if so which one?
Hi Brandon, I would recommend that you rather begin with the Fundamentals of Digital Photography course if you have a D90. This course is specifically designed for Digital SLR's, whereas the Discover Digital Photography course is designed for those of you with Compact Digital Cameras. Thanks, Udo
Luvuyo Equiano Nyawose (Guest)
13 week(s) ago
hello there, I'm South Africa studying aboard and I wanted to join the class, however the problem is I only return to South Africa for short vacation period (2 months) from the 30th of June and there are no spots available in Pretoria. Is there any other way i cant join the beginners class?
Hi Luvuyo, we are offering 2 condensed courses during the June / July holidays which might be a good option for you? You can e-mail us on photo@codp.co.za for more info. Thanks, Udo
Denise (Guest)
12 week(s) ago
What about an online beginners course for those of us who live too far away to attend classes?
hi (Guest)
8 week(s) ago
Hi this course looks AMAZING!!!
Jayne Rogerson (Guest)
8 week(s) ago
Hi there
My daughter attended your Discover Digital Course during the holiday. She thoroughly enjoyed it. We spent the last week of the school holidays in Botswana and the Okavango. She took fabulous photos of landscapes, birds, animals, sunsets, tree bark, dew on the reeds,water etc........Your course certainly opened her eyes to the possibilites. She has also tweaked a number of the images on her Apple Laptop. She showed my folks her photos last night and they were very impressed with the variety and clarity.
Thanks to those at the College who pass on the passion of photography.
Kind regards
Jayne Rogerson
Jantjie (Guest)
2 week(s) ago
Hi there
I recently bought a Nikon L110. What course would you recommend?
Hi Jantjie, with the Nikon L110 I'd recommend you begin with the Discover Digital Photography course and then the Beginners Photoshop course. Thanks, Udo
Dale (Guest)
2 week(s) ago
Good Morning,
I recently purchased a Nikon P100 and was wondering if this is a good camera to use in the discover digital course? Rgds
Dale
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Hi there I live in the Fourways area (Fourways crossing) and would like to enrol for your Beginners course. I was wondering whether you have classes on Saturdays mornings as I do not have transport for the evening clases.