Digital Photography - Advanced
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 weeks. Wednesday 7.00pm - 9.00pm.
Entry Requirements
It is essential that students have a good working knowledge of computers.
Further information
For Enrolment and next start date of courses please view website www.ballsbridgecollege.com/apply-for-evening-class/ or contact the college.
€160.
This course is designed to address the technical capabilities and nuances of Digital SLR cameras and students will learn how to master shooting using the manual settings. In the first half of term areas covered include - refreshing on Resolution, Image Quality, ISO, White Balance and shooting in RAW. Aperture, shutter speeds and depth of field are also covered in detail. Additionally, the course will cover camera flash and deals with different camera lenses and aperture ranges. The second half of the term will focus on postproduction of images using Photoshop/Picasa/GIMP. Areas covered include - image enhancement, printing and presenting images. During the term a class pertaining to image composition will also be covered. Students should have access to their own camera during the class.
Participants on this course may submit their work for QQI certification at Level 5.
Suitable Cameras - Digital SLR cameras are ideal for this course or semi/bridge SLRs which have a manual shooting capability.
Students using college computers are bound to the CDETB computer and network users’ policy which is available at registration.
5N1270 Digital Photography
Fee Waivers: A small fund is available to help those who have difficulty attending a course due to the course fees. Applications for fee waivers must be made to the Principal, whose decision is final.
Fees are payable in advance and are not transferable to another student. Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to City of Dublin ETB. Please write your name and address and current Banker’s Card number on the back of the cheque.
Refund of Fees: No refund of fees can be made except where a course does not form.
Rules and Regulations: All enrolments are subject to the rules and regulations of CDETB, a copy of which is available from the Principal. A copy is also on display in the College foyer.
Tel: 01 6684806
Web: ballsbridgecollege.com
E-mail: eveningadmissions@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie