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University of Cape Town: Digital Photography

Discover the art of capturing and editing high-quality digital photographs, serving both personal and business objectives.

Discover the art of capturing and editing high-quality digital photographs, serving both personal and business objectives.

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This course is offered by , an edX partner
10 weeks
7–8 hours per week
Starts Apr 18, 2024
Enroll by Apr 24, 2024
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
10 weeks
7–8 hours per week
Starts Apr 18, 2024
Enroll by Apr 24, 2024
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule

About this Course

Duration : 10 weeks (excluding orientation)

Capturing moments and narrating compelling stories can be effectively achieved through images. Acquiring photography skills is an invaluable addition to your skill set, regardless of whether you intend to use them for personal or professional purposes.

Enrolling in the UCT Digital Photography online short course provides an opportunity to learn the features and functionalities of digital SLR cameras. You will learn to manipulate camera settings to produce high-quality images in different conditions. Additionally, you will learn the principles of composition and basic photo-editing techniques.

By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the course, you will produce a range of images while receiving constructive feedback from professional photographer Roberta Crumplin, who serves as the head tutor throughout the course.

The fundamental concepts and methods of digital photography are addressed in this course, making it ideal for individuals pursuing photography as a hobby or seeking to develop and enhance their practical skill set through self-learning. Moreover, this course's material will attract professionals who want to cultivate their digital photography expertise in business settings like marketing and journalism. To enrol in this photography course, students must have access to a digital SLR camera.

Course curriculum

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Unleash the full potential of your digital camera by delving into the weekly modules of this online short course, where you'll learn valuable techniques and skills.

Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1: Getting to know your camera

Module 2: Aperture

Module 3: Shutter speed

Module 4: ISO

Module 5: How your camera understands light

Module 6: How to make use of your flash

Module 7: Composition

Module 8: Portraits

Module 9: Landscape

Module 10: Basic photo editing techniques

About the certificate

Enhance your digital photography skills and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.

Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you digitally upon successful completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements.

Some facts about the subject

32%

The percentage of marketers who say visual images are the single most important form of content for their business.

Social Media Examiner (2018).

10 trends

A focus on vertical shots is one of 10 key movements shaping photography currently.

Design Shack (2019).

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