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.
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