Hagley Community College Hagley Community College

Digital Photography - Beginners

A3DIB
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Paul Daly.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry


Digital Photography - Beginners

Wednesday Night

Increase your confidence with your digital Mirrorless or D-SLR camera.  Develop techniques and skills, which allow you to take control of your image making.  Explore the possibilities within a diverse range of photographic subjects, and extend your abilities within the photographic medium.

Course Components

  • Explore the controls of your digital camera and increase our confidence in using the camera
  • Improve your skills in composition and lighting to create exciting and engaging imagery
  • Develop the basic skills in Photoshop to enhance your photographs
  • Improve your ability to pre-visualise, plan, undertake and critique your work, so you can take control of your image making
  • Apply what you have learnt during the year to create a portfolio of your favourite imagery


PLEASE NOTE: Approximately four classes will be deferred to a weekend day for practical teaching (3 hours' maximum per class). Also approximately four classes will be taken off site during the scheduled evening times for practical teaching. On-going lab printing costs throughout the year. Plus 3 components (attendance optional). Three away field trips during the year (1x full weekend, 2x 1 weekend day trip). At times, additional learning opportunities may arise, which will lead to amended class schedules or extra curricular activities being scheduled.



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Digital SLR Camera OR Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera. Access to a sturdy tripod. Computer access at students' home required.

At times, to accommodate additional learning opportunities, extra curricular activities may be scheduled.

Enrolment Fees Apply

Description Type Value
Material Costs Voluntary $
$0.00