Whether you want to capture important milestones, family portraits or start your own business, this foundation course will show you how to take and digitally create flawless photographs.
Introduction to Digital Photography is an online professional development course that shows you how to take professional photographs using a digital camera.
In this digital photography course, you’ll learn about digital photography equipment, computer specifications and factors impacting digital imaging, and photographic composition. You’ll learn about scanners and image editing, digital photography software and file formats and types of digital files.
On completion of this course, you’ll understand how to use image editing software to apply special effects and gain quality control of your digital images.
Course Structure
Unit - Digital Photography
Unit 1 – Introduction to Digital Photography
- Scope and nature of digital photography
- The digital revolution
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Characteristics of digital
- Analogue versus digital – what’s the difference
- Pixels, bits and colour depth
- Colour and black and white
- Pixels and resolution
- The two colour systems
- Applications for digital photography
- Graphics
- Photo application software
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Multimedia
- Video games
- Social media
- Video
- Digital terminology list
Unit 2 – Equipment
- Equipment needed
- CCD’s and CMOS – the sensors
- Linear CCD’s
- Computer performance
- Architecture
- Clock speed
- Memory
- Some computer basics
- Basic components of a computer
- Keyboard
- Power supply
- Data storage
- Motherboard
- Cards and USB
- Using manuals
- Which type of computer?
- Features of a digital camera
Unit 3 – Digital Technology
- Colour
- Sensors and colour
- Using a prism with 3 CCD’s
- Camera memory
- Image formats – types of files
- GIF files
- JPEG/.JPG/.JPE/.JFIF files
- PICT/PCT files
- TIFF/TIF files
- EPSF/EPS files
- PCX files
- BMP/BITMAP/DIB
- WMF/windows meta files
- RAW files
- Outputs
- Resolution
- Monitor accuracy
- ensure the environment is appropriate in the room
- ensure the signal from the computer is appropriate
- adjust the density of black on the monitor
- adjust the white point
- 5thadjust the mid tones if necessary
Unit 4 – Camera’s
- Image formation
- Lenses
- Practical
- Selecting digital cameras
- Instant camera
- Camera phones and tablets
- Compact camera
- Bridge camera
- DSLR
- Purchasing your camera
- Camera stability
- Depth of focus
- Video conferencing
Unit 5 – Taking Photos
- Composition
- Rule of thirds
- Time and natural lighting
- Principles of photographic composition
- Unity
- Balance
- Proportion
- Harmony
- Contrast
- Rhythm
- Qualities of the components
- Creating effects
Unit 6 – Scanning
- Scanners
- Types of scanners
- Hand scanners
- Drum scanners
- Film scanners
- Printer-scanner
- Reasons to purchase a scanner
- Connecting to a computer
Unit 7 – Downloading Images
- Installing software
- Macintosh or pc (windows based) computer
- Data storage
- Raid disks
- Removable or portable hard drives
- USB memory sticks or flash drives
- CD (compact disc)
- DVD (digital versatile disc)
- Online/internet storage
- Importance of backing-up your data
Unit 8 – The Digital Darkroom
- Basic techniques
- Brightness and contrast
- Colour saturation
- Transformation
- Retouching
- Sharpening images
- Cropping
- Using adobe photoshop
- File formats
- Saving images using different file types
- Step one – open an image in photoshop
- Step two – save an image in photoshop
- Step three (a) – gif
- Step three (b) – jpeg
- Step four – save
- Scanning images
- Download and access digital photographs in photoshop
- Image size
Unit 9 – Compositing and Filters
- Filters and image processing
- Basic filters
- Bas relief
- Chalk and charcoal
- Charcoal
- Chrome
- Conté crayon
- Graphic pen
- Note paper
- Photocopy
- Plaster
- Reticulation
- Torn edges
- Water paper
- Filters used in adobe photoshop cs
- Coloured pencil
- Cut-out
- Dry brush
- Film grain
- Fresco
- Paint daubs
- Palette knife
- Plastic wrap
- Poster edges
- Rough pastels
- Compositing
Unit 10 – Special Effects
- Advanced filters
- Special effects
- Filters
- Artistic
- Coloured pencil
- Fresco
- Sponge
- Blur
- Gaussian blur
- Motion blur
- Applying radial blur
- Distort
- Glass
- Ocean ripple
- Twirl
- Render
- Applying clouds filter
- Lens flare
- Sharpen
- Unsharp mask
- Texture
- Craquelure
- Mosaic tile
- Patchwork
- Stained glass
- Layers style
- Modifying layer styles
- Deleting layer styles
- Drop shadow
- Blend mode
- Opacity
- Angle
- Distance
- Spread
- Size
- Bevel and emboss
- Outer bevel
- Inner bevel
- Emboss
- Pillow emboss
Unit 11 – Outputs and Applications
- Storing your digital images
- Purpose of your digital files
- Digital presentations
- Digital photography as art
- Digital photography for newsletters and invitations
- Portraiture/wedding photography
- Commercial, fashion or advertising photography
- Outputs
- Scanner
- Printers
- Dot matrix printers
- Ink-jet printers
- Laser jet printers
- Thermal ink transfer or dye sublimation printers
- Digital photo labs
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Easy to complete at your own pace
H. Roberts, Pacific Pines, QLD | Certificate of Digital Photography
Easy to understand and learning done at your own pace.
Nicole | South Gladstone, QLD | Certificate of Digital Photography
About Us
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
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Payment Options
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Photographer
- Image Editor
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