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Course Description

The camera is a photographer’s primary tool. Other tools, such as lighting and editing, are important, but the use and control of the camera features is what enables a photographer to create fundamentally beautiful photographs. In this course, you will investigate camera types and how to select the one that is best for you. You will consider standard camera features to see how they can be used to obtain the results you want. You will explore the mechanics and uses for the different parts of the camera such as the viewfinder, lenses, shutter speed, and aperture size. You will then discover how to use and manipulate these elements to create different types of photographic results. Using these techniques, you will practice taking different photos of the same subject to get different results. You will also experiment with different techniques to capture mood and motion in your photos. By the end of this course you will have a toolkit of techniques at your disposal to create the type of photo you want.

Expect to spend 6-10 hours to complete this course.

You are required to have completed the following course or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

  • Photography Fundamentals

Faculty Author

Barry Perlus

Benefits to the Learner

  • Select the best camera for you and your purpose
  • Use the viewfinder to obtain the best composition, framing, and perspective
  • Use lenses to frame and focus
  • Use the shutter to control motion
  • Control exposure with light meter, shutter, lens, and ISO

Target Audience

  • Current and aspiring professional photographers
  • Artists
  • Amateur photographers and hobbyists
  • Marketers involved in social media, creative, or brand
  • Small business owners who need to photograph their products or services

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
2 week
Dates
Oct 30, 2024 to Nov 12, 2024
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Regular Price $999.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • In order to be successful in this program, you will need a digital camera. We recommend you have a Digital SLR camera (or mirrorless camera with a standard zoom lens) or a digital camera that allows for manual focus, aperture, and shutter adjustments.

  • We strongly recommend you take and complete the courses in this certificate program in sequential order.

Type
2 week
Dates
Dec 25, 2024 to Jan 07, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Regular Price $999.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • In order to be successful in this program, you will need a digital camera. We recommend you have a Digital SLR camera (or mirrorless camera with a standard zoom lens) or a digital camera that allows for manual focus, aperture, and shutter adjustments.

  • We strongly recommend you take and complete the courses in this certificate program in sequential order.

Type
2 week
Dates
Dec 25, 2024 to Jan 07, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Regular Price $999.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

 

  • In order to be successful in this program, you will need a digital camera. We recommend you have a Digital SLR camera (or mirrorless camera with a standard zoom lens) or a digital camera that allows for manual focus, aperture, and shutter adjustments.

  • We strongly recommend you take and complete the courses in this certificate program in sequential order.

Type
2 week
Dates
Feb 19, 2025 to Mar 04, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Regular Price $999.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • In order to be successful in this program, you will need a digital camera. We recommend you have a Digital SLR camera (or mirrorless camera with a standard zoom lens) or a digital camera that allows for manual focus, aperture, and shutter adjustments.

  • We strongly recommend you take and complete the courses in this certificate program in sequential order.

Type
2 week
Dates
Apr 16, 2025 to Apr 29, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Regular Price $999.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • In order to be successful in this program, you will need a digital camera. We recommend you have a Digital SLR camera (or mirrorless camera with a standard zoom lens) or a digital camera that allows for manual focus, aperture, and shutter adjustments.

  • We strongly recommend you take and complete the courses in this certificate program in sequential order.

Type
2 week
Dates
Jun 11, 2025 to Jun 24, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Regular Price $999.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • In order to be successful in this program, you will need a digital camera. We recommend you have a Digital SLR camera (or mirrorless camera with a standard zoom lens) or a digital camera that allows for manual focus, aperture, and shutter adjustments.

  • We strongly recommend you take and complete the courses in this certificate program in sequential order.

Type
2 week
Dates
Aug 06, 2025 to Aug 19, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Regular Price $999.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • In order to be successful in this program, you will need a digital camera. We recommend you have a Digital SLR camera (or mirrorless camera with a standard zoom lens) or a digital camera that allows for manual focus, aperture, and shutter adjustments.

  • We strongly recommend you take and complete the courses in this certificate program in sequential order.

Type
2 week
Dates
Oct 01, 2025 to Oct 14, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Regular Price $999.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • In order to be successful in this program, you will need a digital camera. We recommend you have a Digital SLR camera (or mirrorless camera with a standard zoom lens) or a digital camera that allows for manual focus, aperture, and shutter adjustments.

  • We strongly recommend you take and complete the courses in this certificate program in sequential order.

Type
2 week
Dates
Nov 26, 2025 to Dec 09, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Regular Price $999.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

  • In order to be successful in this program, you will need a digital camera. We recommend you have a Digital SLR camera (or mirrorless camera with a standard zoom lens) or a digital camera that allows for manual focus, aperture, and shutter adjustments.

  • We strongly recommend you take and complete the courses in this certificate program in sequential order.

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