Beginner’s Guide to DSLR Photography - Learn Your Camera! (Self Paced Class)
This 4 lesson Self Paced course course will teach your learner how to use the manual settings on their DSLR camera.
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week students will be expected to use what they learned to take photos. They will be expected to have samples to share at the beginning of the next lesson.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
NOTE: Students MUST have a DSLR camera in order to participate in this course (Canon & Nikon both have many excellent models). This 4 lesson Self Paced course will teach students how to use the settings on their DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera. Do you have a "fancy" DSLR digital camera but have just been using the Auto setting? Don't be afraid of the manual settings anymore! You can do SO MUCH MORE with your camera when you know how to use all of its tools. In this course I will walk you through how to use your camera's settings, as well as teach you how to take better photos by improving things like composition & lighting. This is a SELF PACED class - which means there are NO LIVE CLASSES. Instructional videos will be posted for your learner to watch, as well as optional classroom discussion. Students will be expected to also post photos of the work they have completed each week. The more your learner participates the more value they will get from this class! Please see the attached Syllabus for details on each Lesson. Supply List: * Students MUST have a DSLR camera in order to participate in this course (Canon & Nikon both have many excellent models). * Please also bring a copy of your camera manual or find access to it online. This will be very helpful, because every camera model is slightly different when it comes to buttons & menus.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to improve their photos and how to use their DSLR camera's settings.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Getting Started & Composition
* How to hold your camera (yes, there is a "correct" way!)
* Introduction to the Exposure Triangle
* We will talk about exposure & how important light is in photography.
* What is ISO & why might you want to adjust this setting?
* What makes a good photo composition?
Homework: Get to know your camera better. Experiment with the different tips & tools for composition that we went over in class. Submit several examples before the next week begins. Lesson 2:
Learning Aperture Priority Mode
* The importance of proper focus.
* We will be experimenting with your camera's Aperture Priority Mode.
* What is aperture & how does it affect your photos? What is Depth of Field?
Homework: Experiment with aperture. Submit several examples before the next week begins. Lesson 3:
Learning Shutter Priority Mode
* We will be experimenting with your camera's Shutter Priority Mode.
* What is shutter speed & how does it affect your photos?
Homework: Experiment with shutter speed. Submit several examples before the next week begins. 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Learning Manual Mode
* We will talk about how to take what we've learned so far and put it together to start using your camera in fully Manual mode! Other Details
Supply List
* Students MUST have a DSLR camera in order to participate in this course (Canon & Nikon both have many excellent models). * Please also bring a copy of your camera manual or find access to it online. This will be very helpful, because every camera model is slightly different when it comes to buttons & menus.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ball State University
I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as well as an Associates degree in Digital Photography. I have worked as a professional photographer doing both wedding/portrait photography & product photography. I also have previous experience teaching these skills in a fun, student focused way.Reviews
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