Short Course - Certificate in Professional Photography - Free Canon EOS 60D

Jan. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Professional Photography

Course Description

The SAE Institute’s Certificate in Professional Photography is specially crafted for both amateur and professional photographers who want to reach their maximum creative potential. The modules are designed to impart professional skills to photography enthusiasts, and to help experienced professional photographers to take their work to the next level of success.

The course modules follow a practical and systematic approach to help students learn the fundamentals of professional photography and its processes. Students will be taught both the basic and advanced techniques necessary to create professional quality images using modern equipment, including image sensors and digital workflow Student on the course will develop the essential skills for obtaining consistent results and a strong grasp of photography as a ‘visual language’.

Who should take this course?

This course is intended for amateurs, enthusiasts and photo hobbyists who are interested in the storytelling process of photography.
We highly recommend this certificate course for those who desire to work as freelance or full-time professional photographers.

You would benefit from this course if:

•   You are passionate about photography and want to shoot professional quality photos
•   You are an editor and need to have a better understanding of professional photography
•   You want to work as a professional photographer
•   You are a professional photographer who wants to enhance your creative and visual literacy

Aims
•   Understand that a good photograph is made in the photographer’s mind; the camera is merely a tool for expressing what he or she imagines
•   Understand the basics of good composition and lighting, including lighting ratio and contrast
•   Understand and be able to manipulate the factors that control exposure in order to achieve optimum exposure
•   Understand the factors that dictate choice of media type and ISO
•   Understand the functions of the basic controls of an adjustable camera
•   Understand depth of field, its utilization and how to alter it to achieve specific desired results
•   Understand when and how to select specific shutter speeds in order to achieve a desired outcome
•   Understand the advantages and disadvantages of film versus digital photography
•   Possess the knowledge necessary to make an informed choice of camera, be it film or digital
•   Understand the principles of portraiture, candid and event photography
•   Learn the best ways to protect and archive images for future generations
This course can be used as a ‘stepping stone’ for students who wish to progress to our more advanced qualifications, including the professional Diploma of Digital Journalism.

Software Used
Adobe Photoshop, Bridge and Camera RAW.

Duration: 8 weeks (6 hrs / week), Mon & Tue – 6pm to 9 pm

Early bird special: To reward early registration, we will be giving a free Canon EOS 60D Kit I: EF S18-55 IS, for the first twenty students who have successfully enrolled for the 21st Feb 2011.

For details, please call 6333 4384 or visit our website http://singapore.sae.edu/en-gb/course/6086/Professional_P...

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