Information and Communications Technology Programmes

Digital Photography & Photoshop Level 1

 

Programme Location:

Thurles and Clonmel Campus*

*Provision of this programme is subject to viable registered student numbers

 

Course Aims:
This short course is suitable for those with an interest in photography. The course will utilise Tipperary Institute’s Multimedia facilities in order to help develop the participant’s visual skills. The course includes progression from traditional to digital photography. Students will be encouraged to take photographs on an ongoing basis throughout the duration of the course as part of the assessment procedure.

 

 

Course Outline:

Participants will be introduced to:

The camera and its controls

The digital camera versus traditional camera

Controlling visual elements with Aperture and Shutter settings

Film – traditional versus digital

Photoshop – the digital darkroom – finding your way around

Introduction to Photoshop’s many tools to correct & enhance your pictures

Processing digital files – different file types

Sizing pictures – preparing photos for printing, email and the web

Correcting colour and tonal qualities

Converting from colour to black & white

Introduction to working with Layers

Filters – traditional and digital

Introducing to scanning

 

 

Course Structure:
This course will be offered one evening per week for 10 weeks commencing early October.

 

 

Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements to this course; however, students should have a basic understanding of the computer (e.g. how to turn on / off a p.c. and be able to navigate using a mouse).

 

 

Course Fee:
Course fee is €250.

 

 

Information:
For further information and an application form, contact the Information and Communications Technology Department at:

 

Tel: 0504 28270

Email: ictadmin@tippinst.ie

 

Fax: 0504 28271

Web: www.tippinst.ie