Digital Photography – Essential Techniques (Stage 1)

Throughout this course, you'll be expertly led by your tutors who possess many years of experience both teaching at AUB and in the photographic industry, and who'll deliver the course in easy-to-understand stages.

You'll take part in a variety of talks, demonstrations, and practical sessions (several on-location), and be guided through the fundamental principles and practices of photography. You'll develop an understanding of the essential ingredients and components needed to create captivating images and, as the weeks progress, you'll see clear improvements in your photographs as you put your newfound skills into practice.

You'll learn how to take control of your digital camera and appreciate the full creative potential, whilst being introduced to the fascinating world of image capture. You'll explore the work of celebrated photographers and learn how to really ‘see’ as a photographer to create more interesting and engaging, meaningful photographs.

As you go along, you'll develop a fundamental understanding of camera functions including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, lens control, plus image-making components, including composition, framing, subject, and lighting.

• History of photography
• Light and colour
• Camera controls
• Shutter, aperture and ISO control and relationship
• The lens, focal lengths and uses
• Depth of field and field of view
• Focusing
• Metering and histograms
• Photographic peripherals, flash, speedlights and filters
• Colour temperature and white balance
• Digital imaging, sensors, workflow, and file formats

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of your camera's controls and how to use them efficiently and effectively to achieve stunning, creative images
• Fully understand the fundamental skills relating to photography to enable you to set up the perfect shot
• Have hands-on experience shooting on-location
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Be encouraged to experiment and explore your ideas, remembering that there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Short Course certificate of attendance.

After this course, you could:

• Continue to harness your creativity and develop your photography skills further; explore our full range of Photography short courses
• Broaden your creative horizons and try your hand at a range of disciplines; explore our full range of evening and weekend courses
• Continue to develop your skills at home as a hobby

• You'll study at a leading specialist university – we know what we're doing when it comes to providing unparalleled courses
• Our tutors are industry professionals, so you'll learn from the best
• We cater for all abilities and have no formal entry requirements for this course, so there's nothing holding you back
• You'll learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• You'll learn 'by doing' and always feel fully included and supported
• Benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, and use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash your creativity