Aim Of The Unit
To understand the operating controls of a digital camera.
Consider, for example:
To be able to use digital editing and manipulation
techniques to alter digital photographs
Consider:
To understand the use of framing and composition when taking digital photographs In response to a theme (e.g. street photography, figures in landscapes etc.) consider, for example:
To understand the use of lighting when taking digital photographs Consider, for example:
Consider, for example:
- operating basic controls of a range of cameras e.g. automatic/manual/SLR
- depth of field controlled test
- making appropriate choices e.g. ISO, exposure, combination of aperture/shutter Consider taking the digital photographs for this in response to a set theme e.g. portraiture, landscape, nature etc. Consider safe working practices.
To be able to use digital editing and manipulation
techniques to alter digital photographs
Consider:
- multiple images
- digital editing and manipulation e.g. layering, blending
- consider safe working practices and health and safety requirements.
To understand the use of framing and composition when taking digital photographs In response to a theme (e.g. street photography, figures in landscapes etc.) consider, for example:
- rule of thirds
- foreground/background balance
- perspective
- different view points.
To understand the use of lighting when taking digital photographs Consider, for example:
- low/high lighting e.g. candle, flash
- available lighting e.g. natural, street lights
- studio lighting e.g. diffused, reflected
- use of reflectors and filters
- safe use of lighting.