After the course What can I do after this course?

At the end of your course you

may wish to go on to:

Learn more photo editing

techniques on an advanced

course.

Diversify onto specific courses

such as i-media.

Your Tutor will advise you well

before the end of the course

regarding progression

opportunities.

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Digital Cameras & Photo Editing -

First Steps

Brief description of course:

This course covers the practical skills required to use a digital camera,

download pictures to a computer and some basic editing techniques.

This is a tutor led course with handouts to support learning.

Level One 5 wks x 2 hrs

Before the course starts

What will the course cover?

• Using basic camera controls and features

• download pictures to a computer

• view and prepare pictures for printing

• rotate and sharpen images

• resize images

• appreciate the difference between common image file

formats (gif, jpeg, psd)

Previous experience/entry requirements:

Learners should have some basic computer skills including

experience of using a mouse and keyboard.

Are there any additional

costs or resources needed to

attend this course?

There are no additional costs.

Do I need to bring anything to the first session? You may bring your own camera or we can supply cameras.

How much is this course? £35.00

For information regarding fee remission or payment by

instalments, please ask for further details at enrolment.

During the course

How will I know how I am getting on?

Your progress and achievements will be recognised and recorded

throughout the course in a number of ways, for example:

• Practical tasks

• Written and verbal feedback from your Tutor

• Practising and completing exercises

• Learner Diary

What support is available?

Course Fees

If you are in receipt of a benefit, or dependent on someone who

is, you may be entitled to a reduced fee for your course.

Learners in receipt of some benefits on accredited courses may

be able to claim Learner Support Fund to help with childcare,

transport, exams, and books and materials for their learning.

Talk to your tutor or anybody on the adult learning team for

more information or to get an application form.

Help with my learning

If you have a disability or need any

support in your learning, let us know how

we can help by talking to your tutor or

other staff member.

Up to

100% Reduction in

course fees