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Professional Photography
This Professional Photography course reflects a comprehensive mix of scholarly and practical information. It covers every aspect of photography, from capture through to output, both digital and analogue. There is an emphasis on explaining the 'how to' of photography, but also includes in-depth coverage of the fundamental principles that govern the art, such as how light behaves, optics, and the basis of exposure. This course ensures that the student comes away with not only a good grasp of photographic technique, but also an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals that will help them to better understand how great photography is made. As such, it functions both as an excellent course for students of photography, and a great primer and reference for amateur enthusiasts.
NOTE: Adobe Photoshop is NOT included in this course. Students will need to have their own copy of this software installed on their computer.
Prerequisite(s): None
Learn Photoshop Elements 2024
Understanding how to take a great photo is just part of the photography equation. Going to the drugstore and getting photos printed is becoming less of a common practice. In order to get the most from your efforts as a photographer, you need to learn how to finish the photo by using software tools like Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024. In our Learn Photoshop Elements 2024 course you will learn image processing as a three-step process: importing and organization, basic and advanced edits, and printing and sharing.
NOTE: This course does NOT include the Adobe Photoshop software. Students must check Adobe for the free trial availability or purchase the software prior to registration.
** Course Subject to Change.
Professional Photography
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the basic principles of photography and camera anatomy
- List the steps involved in processing photographs
- Recall digital photography techniques, including composition
- Recognize the basics of establishing depth of field, perspective, and lighting
- Define techniques for improving your photographs, including corrective elements and special effects
Learn Photoshop Elements 2024
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall how to organize, import digital images, and manage media
- Identify how to select, correct, and alter images using basic editing tools
- Choose advanced editing techniques to add artistic touches
- Recognize how to get your work off the hard drive and in the hands of others
Professional Photography
Professional Photography Module 1
Camera Anatomy
- Focusing and Setting the Exposure
- Taking Your Picture
- What Will You Photograph?
- Shutter
- Aperture
- Choosing a Camera
- Keeping a Camera Steady
Professional Photography Module 2
Lens and Exposure
- Lens Focal Length
- Focusing Lens
- Focus and Depth of Field
- Perspective
- Guidelines for Buying a Lens
- Exposure Basics
- How to Meter
- Responding to Light
- Film and Sensor Speed
- Using Filters
Professional Photography Module 3
Light, Color, and Film Negatives
- Color: Additive or Subtractive
- Color Characteristics
- Color Balance
- Adjusting Color with Film
- How to Process Black-and-White Roll Film
- Processing Black-and-White Roll Film Step by Step
- How Film Processing Affects Your Picture
- Exposure and Development: Under, Normal, Over
Professional Photography Module 4
Darkrooms and Digital Pictures
- Black-and-White Printing
- Controlling Contrast
- Dodging and Burning
- Toning for Color and Other Effects
- Making a Color Print from a Negative
- Hardware and Software
- Capturing Detail
- Channels
- Importing Your Images
Professional Photography Module 5
Image Editing and Printing Digitally
- Digital Post Processing
- Adjusting Shape
- Adjusting Color and Value
- Editing Commands
- Compositing
- Printers
- Printing Options
- Displaying Your Work
- Ethics: How Far Can You Go?
Professional Photography Module 6
Organizing and Lighting
- Image Storage
- Metadata: Data About Your Files
- Arching Digital Images
- Arching Film and Prints
- Mounting a Print
- Artificial Light
- Outdoor and Indoor
- Lighting with Flash
- Portrait Lighting
Professional Photography Module 7
Extending the Image and View Camera
- Using Scale
- Multiple Images
- Alternative Processes
- Using Projections
- How to Make a Close-Up Photograph
- Zone System
- View Camera Movements
- Using a View Camera to Control the Image
Professional Photography Module 8
History of Photography
- Framing the Subject
- Backgrounds
- Spot/Line
- Shape/Pattern
- Emphasis/Balance
- Using Contrasts of Sharpness
- Using Contrasts of Light and Dark
- Placing the Subject within the Frame
- The Invention of Photography
- Photojournalism
- Color Photography Arrives
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Learn Photoshop Elements 2024
Photoshop Elements 2024 Module 1
Organizing and Editing Images & Managing Media
In Module 1, you will get started with basic image-editing. Through an examination of the Photo Editor workspace, you will explore the concepts of image size, resolution, color modes and the different file formats available in the program. Students will become familiar with the photo bin, guided mode, and the many editing options in the tools panel. By exploring the Organizer Interface, you will learn the best ways to store, search for and find your images. You'll also discover how to import images from various devices, use keyword tags, create albums, and view photos in the new Slide Show option.
- Getting to Know the Editing Work Areas
- Working with Resolutions, Color Modes and File Formats
- Navigating the Organizer Interface
- Acquiring Your Images
- Tagging Photos and Creating Albums
- Viewing and Finding Your Images
Photoshop Elements 2024 Module 2
Selecting & Correcting Photos
In Module 2, you will begin to edit the photos in the Elements Editor that you imported into the Organizer. You’ll start by learning the different selection tools available to you in the editor and then move on to using layers, the most widely used tool in Photoshop Elements. You’ll learn simple image enhancement techniques that make a big impact including correcting contrast and adjusting color and clarity. You will also learn about latest additions to this version, including the cropping feature, content aware option, refined control and the preset for sharpening shadows and highlights.
- Editing Camera Raw Images
- Making and Modifying Selections
- Working with Layers
- Simple Image Makeovers
- Correcting Contrast, Color and Clarity
- Smart Brush Tools
Photoshop Elements 2024 Module 3
Exploring Your Inner Artist
In Module 3, you will begin to explore your inner artist! As you learn advanced editing techniques, you can try out ways of adding artistic touches to create dazzling images. Learn how to apply filters, effects, and styles to change the look of your image in a variety of ways. You'll discover how to draw and create art using a variety of digital “brushes” and application techniques in the Photo Editor. Topping off Module 3, you will receive a typography primer and experiment with applying different effects and filters to text in your images.
- Filters and Effects
- Styles and More
- Using Photomerge
- Drawing
- Painting
- Working with Type
Photoshop Elements 2024 Module 4
Printing, Creating, Sharing & Improving Your Photograph
In Module 4, you’ll learn how to get your work off the hard drive and share your creativity with others. We will cover best practices in printing, from which paper to use to recommendations for what types of prints yield the best results. We will also discuss different sharing services and projects that you can make from your edited images. In addition, you will also learn how to compose better photos in camera so that you can improve your images before you ever start editing them in the program.
- Getting It on Paper
- Sharing Your Work
- Making Creations
- Composing Better Photos
- Project Ideas
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks*. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!**
*A few courses still have physical materials.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop.
** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player