Highlights
Students cover 35 topics as they work towards a diploma, with over 10 hours of interactive content and video tutorials
About This Deal
The Course
This course (usually £495) allows aspiring photographers to build their own portfolio as they study, supplemented by practical and academic knowledge courtesy of professional photographers. The material is delivered using video content that can viewed live or accessed on demand. Support will be available at all times throughout the course, and an assignment to test participants’ comprehension of the modules will conclude each stage. A diploma in photography is awarded upon successful completion.
Syllabus
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Module 1: What is photography? | Camera basics | Menus and controls | Camera types | Introduction to various software | Applications | Exercise/ solutions | Summary
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Module 2: ISO | What is shutter speed? | What is aperture? | Shooting modes | Relationship between aperture and shutter | Exercise/ solutions | Summary
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Module 3: Art in photography | What is art? | Function of light In photography | Composition | 3D vs 2D | The rule of thirds | Leading lines | Natural frames | Cropping | Exercise/ solutions | Summary
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Module 4: Introduction to Outdoor Shooting | Shooting Indoors | Using Flash | Exercise / Solutions | Summary
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Module 5: White balance | Colour balance | Shooting RAW vs JPEG | Exercise / solutions | Summary
The full course details can be found here.
The Merchant
The Shaw Academy provides a range of online courses, including diploma courses, each accessible on a variety of digital devices. Options range from household budgeting to health and fitness, and diplomas in photography, online marketing and advanced financial trading are available. The academy’s courses also include tutor support and a round-the-clock technical helpdesk.
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Fine Print
Purchase: Limit 1 per person. May buy 3 additional as a gifts.
Booking: Register online at www.shawacademy.com/voucher-redemption.php. No refunds or cancellation once log in details have been provided.
Restrictions: No software included. Windows XP or higher required. Successful completion of the online examination is required to gain officially certified recognised qualifications. Printable certificate of completion from The Shaw Academy is available at no cost; an optional accredited diploma is available for £15 and is not included with the voucher.
Original values: Verified using our merchant's website on 24 Oct 2014.