Digital Basic Photography(starting on 26 Jan 2005)

[MissDi]

Hi all....
In view of the trend in digital photography, this is a course definitely not to be missed.

DIGITAL BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Discover the joy of photography, touted as the world’s most popular hobby. This course is specially designed for digital camera users. Students are not required to purchase any cameras until after the first lesson when briefed by the instructor. Beside the basic theory and fundamental knowledge, you will be trained to develop a creative approach to capture images with impact. The modular course enables the students to be well rounded in photographic skills and knowledge in other fields like night, studio, digital and travel. Students will also benefit from the experience from the different instructors in the 7 modules. Upon completion of the course, the students are required to submit a portfolio of 6 pictures for assessment. A course certificate will be issued to students who clear the assessment.
Duration : 12 weeks, 2 hours per session
Course Fee : S$144 (member), S$244 (non-member)
Language : English/Mandarin
Pre-requisite : None
Instructors : Edward Cheong, Steven Yee, Darren Tong, Goh Kim Hui,
Jane Chua, Hui Man Yan

Module 1 lesson 1: (Edward)
Types of cameras (compact, SLR, medium format)
Digital versus film cameras
Types of lenses
What is focal length?
Digital media and file types
ASA rating
Histogram
CCD versus CMOS
Pixels

Module 1 lesson 2: (Edward)
What is Shutter speed?
What is aperture?
What is exposure?
Types of metering system
Focusing
Depth of field
Composition (Rule of thirds)
Patterns

Module 2 lesson 1: (Steven Yee)
Revision on Module 1 Lesson 2

Module 2 lesson 2: (Steven Yee)
What is your objectives in photography?
Titles in photography
Techniques (panning, use of frame, differential focusing, backlight, silhoutte)

Module 2 Lesson 3: (Steven Yee)
Outing

Module 2 Lesson 4: (Steven Yee)
Branches/specialisation in photography
Mounting for assessment
Flashlight basics
Filters
Types of paper

Module 3 Lesson 1: (Steven Yee)
Digital Darkroom equipment and setup (Digital workflow)
Software used
Basic tools in photoshop
Conversion to B/W
Tone adjustment

Module 3 Lesson 2: (Edward Cheong)
Resizing of image
Preparing the file for printing
Plugin filters
Creating slideshow
Making portfolio album

Module 4: (Hui Man Yan)
Travel and Creative Photography
The art of seeing
Things to note for travel

Module 5: (Jane Chua)
Studio photography
Use of reflectors
Studio equipment and setup
Types of lighting techniques

Module 6: (Goh Kim Hui)
Night Photography outing

Module 7: (Goh Kim Hui)
Monitor and printer Calibrating for better colour accuracy

Anyone interested can e-mail Diane/Kellyn at pss1950@singnet.com.sg

[rickygck]

Which is the day of the week the course is conducted? If i happen to be unavailable on the day of the course, will there be a follow up lesson to capture what i had miss again?

[MissDi]

Originally Posted by rickygck Which is the day of the week the course is conducted? If i happen to be unavailable on the day of the course, will there be a follow up lesson to capture what i had miss again?

Hi Ricky
It is held on every wed.(7.30-9.30pm)
If you are unable to make it on certain wed, you can attend a make-up lesson.

[rickygck]

Thank you very much! Well take up the following course

[kaira428]

Hi,

Please advise the registration process. Do I need to place a deposit and where will the lessons be held? Thanks!

Regards,
Keng

[blurblock]

I think the course is held at PSS, I think you might get a better answer by visiting PSS.

[Tele]

Originally Posted by kaira428 Hi, Please advise the registration process. Do I need to place a deposit and where will the lessons be held? Thanks! Regards, Keng

It's very simple just call up PSS @ 63343361 to look for the administrator Diane/Kellyn.

[tzemeng]

Originally Posted by blurblock I think the course is held at PSS, I think you might get a better answer by visiting PSS.

Eh....blurblock....sollie har...PSS = ?

[limkopi]

Originally Posted by tzemeng Eh....blurblock....sollie har...PSS = ?

PSS = Photographic Society of Singapore. Check out its website at http://www.pss1950.org/