Online DofE photography skills course with live webinars

This is a 3 month DofE Photography Skills course with 12 weekly modules. It includes 3 live webinars with Lillian Spibey, supporting materials, assessment and assessor sign off.

  • Course dates

    *Starting- Nov 14th 2021 for 12 weeks. ----------------------------------------------------- *Webinar 1: Nov 14th (16.30). *Webinar 2: Dec 5th (16.30) *Webinar 3: Jan 30th (16.30)

  • What the course includes

    * Three live webinar workshops (1 hr and 30 mins each).
    * Held monthly over a 3-month period.
    * Online course booklets - 12 weeks of photographic assignments.
    * Weekly emails, visuals & information.
    * Supplementary information and reading * Members only Facebook group, where students can interact with each other, share photos and tips.
    * Assess the student’s work throughout and give on-going guidance through social media and email.
    * End of course assessment and DofE skills reporting sign off

  • Photography skills taught

    * How to use a DSLR camera.
    * Become proficient in its functions.
    * Learn about composition.
    * Using filters, working in natural and artificial light.
    * Insights and advice on how to build up a portfolio of a chosen themes, such as wildlife, or portrait photography.
    * Learning how to re-touch digital images (using photo editing applications) including cropping, adding effects and adjusting colour.
    * Helping recognise great images and enter competitions.

  • How the webinars work

    * Register on the course.
    * Receive invite to attend
    * Download ‘Zoom’ app.
    * Enter webinar workshop at scheduled time.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Workshop Dates, Locations & Zoom Info

    • Video: Welcome & Meet Lillie

    • Welcome & Read First
  • 2

    Facebook Group Info

  • 3

    Assessment Information

  • 4

    Helpful Information

  • 5

    Be Inspired: Previous Students Work

  • 6

    Get to Know Your Camera

  • 7

    Week 1. Camera Settings

  • 8

    Week 2. Focus

  • 9

    Week 3. Aperture: Shallow depth of field

  • 10

    Week 4. Landscapes & Sunsets

  • 11

    Week 5. Fast Shutter Speed

  • 12

    Week 6. Slow Shutter Speed

  • 13

    Week 7. Rule of Thirds

  • 14

    Week 8. Black & White

  • 15

    Week 9. Frame with a Frame

  • 16

    Week 10. Still Life

  • 17

    Week 11. Editing

  • 18

    Week 12. Self Portraits

  • 19

    Conclusion & DofE Assessment

  • 20

    Any questions?

Pricing options

£99

  • Free

    3 month course price

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