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.
Digital Photography
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.
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.
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).