- Introduction to the world of photography, including the history and evolution of photography.
- Different types of cameras and lenses available, and their various uses.
- Basics of exposure, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
- Basics of composition and lighting.
- How light affects the quality of a photograph and ways to use natural light, flash, and studio lighting.
- How light creates mood and atmosphere in a photo.
- Measuring light using light meters and adjusting exposure accordingly.
- Composition principles, including the rule of thirds, leading lines, and negative space.
- How to use cropping and framing to enhance photo impact.
- Examples of successful compositions.
- Different shooting techniques, including panning, shooting from different angles, and capturing action.
- Manual focus and manual exposure settings.
- Different shooting modes, such as continuous shooting and burst mode.
- Photo editing basics, including adjusting exposure, colour, contrast, and saturation.
- Editing software, such as Lightroom and Photoshop.
- How to correct common flaws, such as red-eye, lens distortion, and noise.
- Reviewing students' photos and providing feedback.
- Students to create a portfolio of their best shots.
- Marketing and promoting your work through social media, online portfolios, and photography competitions.
- End the course with a final project where students create a series of photographs on a specific theme or subject.