Basic Photography Course Outline

Course Outline

Day One

Camera operation and handling

Basic camera parts and icons

Correct exposure by adjusting aperture and shutter speed

Reading the camera meter

Practice shoot inside Fort Santiago

Day Two

Review of Day 1 lecture

Critique of photos from last session

Understanding composition: leading lines, rule of thirds,

frames, foreground and background, S-curves, patterns,

light and shadow

Practice shoot on composition

Day Three

Critique of photos from last session

Art History & Elements of Design

Day Four

Critique of photos from last session

Portraiture and posing

Lighting theory and practice

Using flash and studio lights

Choosing filters for portraits

Hands-on shoot indoors and outdoors using studio lights,

reflectors, and available light

Day Five

Basic lighting, shooting setup, using props

Flash photography & use of filters

Introduction to basic digital imaging

Critique and judging of prints

Presentation of certiticates of attendance, awarding of

prizes for photo contest