About this course: Welcome to Course Two of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR! Now that you have a broad understanding of the various types of cameras, the importance of setting up Menus and Functions to gain control in your photography, and the difference between Auto and Program exposure modes, you are ready to move into even greater Camera Control! In these 4 Modules we will concentrate on gaining the knowledge necessary to make use of Exposure Modes, Light Metering, Effects of various ISO settings, Lens options, using Shutter Speeds to convey aspects of Time in both documentary and creative ways, and exploring the controlled focus effects that Depth of Field Principles make possible. You will also continue to make new photographs and, if you are a subscriber to the specialization, continue interacting with your fellow learners as you share photographs for Peer Review. You will also confirm your knowledge through completion of quizzes and written responses. Let's get started with Module One!

Created by: Michigan State University

Taught by: Peter Glendinning, Professor
Art, Art History, & Design
Taught by: Mark Valentine Sullivan, Associate Professor
Music / Innovation Hub

Basic Info	Course 2 of 5 in the Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR Specialization.
Commitment	4 weeks of study, 1-3 hours/week
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

WELCOME, OVERVIEW, and FUNDAMENTALS

Welcome to Course TWO! From previous lessons, you have learned to set your camera menus and functions so your camera is ready to use. Beginning with Module 1, we'll add to the camera knowledge you gained in Course ONE to increase your understanding of critic...

7 videos, 1 reading, 4 practice quizzes

Graded: Reflected Light Meter & Meter Modes - Quiz

Graded: Picture Your World in STOP-ACTION-TIME!

WEEK 2

Elements of Camera Control 2.0: The Lens

In Module 2 you will learn how changes in focal length of the camera lens can have dramatic effects on both the ways that perspective is rendered, and the ways that content of a scene can be altered.

12 videos, 3 practice quizzes

Graded: Lens Summative Quiz

WEEK 3

Elements of Camera Control 3.0: Depth of Field

In Module 3 you will learn about the meaning of "Depth of Field," and how it can be controlled to create areas of focus that are perfect for the type of content you wish to convey in your photographs, whether they are for business or pleasure, art or industry.

3 videos, 2 readings, 3 practice quizzes

Graded: Depth of Field Summative QUIZ

Graded: Shoot & Share: Depth of Field Control

WEEK 4

Picture Decisions:

In Module 4 we return to studying concepts related to the way photographs look, and how practical decisions that are unique to photography can have dramatic effect in terms of what their objective or creative content might be. We examine the aspect of Time as...

3 videos, 2 readings

Graded: Picture your world in BLURRED-ACTION-TIME!

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Coursework

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Connect with thousands of other learners and debate ideas, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 of 455 ratings

Excellent course. Give beginners opportunity to learn in a slow pace.

great course, nice peer graded assignments.

Excellent course. I really improve myself

Great fun, learnt a lot, and loved doing the peer-reviewed assignments.

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