Basic Course in Photography

Module- 1

Introduction to Photography

• Definition, meaning and significance of Photography

• History of Photography

• Different types of Photography

Introduction to Camera

• History of Camera

• Different types of Camera

• Parts of Camera and their functions

• Sensor - CCD and CMOS

• Camera Accessories and their uses

• Classification of Camera based on different aspects

Lenses and Filters

• Study on Lenses

• Different types of lenses and its importance

• Introduction to Filters

• Different types of filters and their uses

DSLR Cameras

• How to Use DSLR?

• Technical Details - Aperture, Shutter

• ISO - Light Sensitive Medium

• ISO settings

• Sensor and Films

• Different Modes of Camera - P,S,A,M

• Diaphragm

• Portable image storage system

• Shots and angles

Practical Sessions

• Handling of camera

• Setting of Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO

• Use of different modes of camera

Module 2

Focus and Exposure

• Auto Focus - Focusing Modes AF-A/AF-C/AF-S/ MF

• Bracketing | Auto Exposure Combination

• Metering & Different Modes of Metering

• Active D Lighting / D Lighting

Formats

• File Formats - JPEG, TIFF & RAW | Resolution

Essential factors in Photography

• Depth of Field

• White balance

• Picture Style

• Introduction to colors

• Histograms

Composition and Framing

• Concept of Composition

• Fundamental rules of Composition

• Rule of Thirds

• Concept of Framing

Digital Image Editing

• Adobe Lightroom

Practical Sessions

• Sessions on Exposure and Focus

• Practice on White Balance and Metering

• Practice on Composition

• Use of different lenses

• Session on Framing

• Use of Adobe Lightroom

Portfolio Submission

Admission Procedure:

• For booking the seats you needs to pay Rs.1000. DD ?drawn ?in ?favour? of? "Creative Hut" ?payable? at ?Ayarkunnam. By online transfer: Account name: Creative Hut, Account Number : 18800200000175, IFSC Code: FDRL0001880, Branch : Ayarkunnam, Kottayam, Kerala, Bank : Federal bank.

• For online registration or admission, kindly fill up the admission form Download from the website. It has to be downloaded and take the print out of it. Fill this form and send it back to The Director, along with form you need to submit one attested copy each of your id-address proof and the certificate of your latest passed out exam.

• Maximum 10 students per batch for a professional course. Registration & admission will be closed anytime before the closing dates if the batch gets full. Hence, participants / students are requested to register their names at the earliest before the seats are full

Amateur photographers who are keen to learn how to use their digital cameras effectively, as well as all basic aspects of photography. Our photography course will enable you to make informed decisions when taking photos. You will no longer rely on the camera only to make all creative decisions for you. We keep the classes small and follow a hands-on approach. Theories are supported with visual illustrations and we will share personal experience and practical photography tips.

Basic photography course includes basic part of the camera like its introduction & how to use camera, basics of photography. There's intuitive instruction on lighting & composition along with everything from exposure control to white balance, from ISO settings to focus options. It is about practical demonstrations to train your eye to paint light onto a subject, how to select the right lens & the use of aperture & shutter speed to control the creative process.