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Got an automatic digital camera with a lot of megapixels, but don’t know how to use it? Want to get quality photographs from non-professional equipment? Or thinking about buying a camera, but don’t know which one is suitable? Look no further!
This beginners course looks at the basics in photographic composition, helping you to take better pictures, and identify what makes a photograph appealing to look at. Understand that any equipment can take a ‘good’ photograph if composed effectively, whether you have the cheapest ‘point and shoot’ camera, mobile camera, or the camera on your mp3 player.
Topics covered include:
- Compositional ‘rules’ such as the Rule of Thirds, Symmetry, Depth, Leading Lines and Contrast.
- How to use your own equipment in different photographic situations e.g. capturing movement; weddings; indoors; holiday snaps
- Developing your personal style
- Presets and settings
- Image manipulation with free online software
- Buying or upgrading your camera
Date: Saturday 12 May 2012, 10am - 4pm
Course length: 1 day
Price: £60
Tutor: Jen Evans
Level: Beginner
Campus: Howard Gardens Campus
To book your place just call the phone number listed on the advert (credit card bookings accepted). More information about COAS can be found on our website http://cardiff-school-of-art-and-design.org/coas/
About Jen Evans
Jen Evans teaches photography for CMU’s Widening Access department, and is now bringing her innovative classes to Cardiff Open Art School. Jen believes that a creative process like photography need not require expensive equipment or in-depth theoretical knowledge to enjoy it. With a commitment to make photography accessible to all, she runs courses that focus on composition skills, and making the most out of whatever equipment you may have, from DSLRs to mobile phone cameras.
Jen is a big fan of old camera equipment, and loves to work with black and white film.
