Intermediate Practical Photography

The course objective is for photographers who had completed PSS Digital Basic Photography Course and keen to improve their photography skills further in methods, techniques and better understanding in the Photography fundamentals, prior to attending any advance courses i.e Studio, Flashlight, Fashion, Travel, Nature and Wedding photography etc.

Criteria :

Applicant must at least completed the elementary course and have the intension to improve their photography knowledge

Applicant must own a DSLR, tripod and other camera accessories i.e Flashlight.Filter.etc and are required to bring them to class on the 1st lesson.


Course Syllabus

Module 1:

- Better understanding of your DSLR’s functions, i.e handling, exposure modes, manual controls of exposure and focusing.
- Understanding the type of files & format used, White Balance (WB), ISO, Focal Length and Histogram.etc.
- Understanding the nature of your lenses, i.e zoom lenses versus fixed lenses.
- What type of lenses to be used for specific purpose and function.
- Better understanding of DOF and how to better use of DOF preview button.
- Understanding your DSLR's P.S.A.M modes and AEL function.
- How to read your DSLR Meter system and the use of hand meter for better exposure.

Module 2 : Outdoor practical.

- Using special effects i.e Panning shots to capture moving objects.
- Better understanding on the effects created by different lenses.
- Using Depth of Field (DOF) to capture better picture.

Module 3 : Outdoor practical with model

- Using DOF effect to create the blur effect for model’s background.
- Using your zoom lens to create special effects.
- Understanding the Fill in effect using your Flashlight or build in flashlight.
- How to create catch light, back lighting and side lighting effect.
- Understanding composition, how to compose your picture thru your DSLR.

Module 4 :

- Photo critique session

Note: Cost incurred during the outings shall be borne by the participants. Participants may use either film or digital camera for the course work. The pre-requisite of this advance course is knowledge of basic photography.
Assessment
Upon completion of the course, participants are required to submit a set of six 8” x 10” or 8” x 12” mounted prints for assessment. Course certificates will only be awarded upon successful submission.

Course Details

Duration           : 4 weeks (2 hours per session)
Time                : 7.30pm to 9.30pm weekdays (except outings)
Fees                 : $160 (member) $260 (non-member)

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  • Mandarin and special timeslot courses subject to instructor availablity and minimum participation take-up rate. Participation take-up rates vary from course to course.
  • Should there be a change in commencement date, you shall be informed as soon as possible via phone or email.
    Course fees, once paid, are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances, you may request for a reschedule to a later course, if available.
  • Course fees do not include any model, transport and miscellaneous costs to be incurred during outings and practical sessions (where applicable). These will be made known to participants prior to the event, where possible, and shall be borne by the participants.
  • All courses are conducted at The Photographic Society of Singapore located at Selegie Arts Centre (yellow building opposite PoMo), 30 Selegie Road, Singapore 188351.
  • Participant intending to purchase photographic equipment for any course/s are advised to seek instructor recommendations during the first lesson.