Welcome to the Start a Skill online photography course website. This free course has been designed for DofE students who are looking to complete their skills section. It is aimed at users of smartphones and will take you through weekly lessons on a range of features on how to use your camera phone to produce creative photos. Also included in this website is other aspects of the Duke of Edinburgh's award which may help you on your journey.
Course Description This is a beginner's course where you are taught the photography techniques that will enable you to develop your skills on your mobile phone. Whether you are doing Bronze or Silver DofE, this photography course is designed to teach you many aspects of photography, even if you have little to no experience with it. Completing this course will enable you to create extraordinary images that help you stand out from the crowd.This is a practical course where you follow online videos for most lessons to create photographs that will get you to think differently about photography in the future.
You will learn - how to take amazing photos that will impress your family and friends - how to compose images beautifully with basic photography rules - how to edit your photos like a professional - how to take better photos with your smartphone
Requirements - You should be excited to learn photography and ready to take lots of shots - No fancy equipment is required, all you need is a smartphone with a camera - No prior knowledge of photography is required - A smartphone that will accept the Snapseed app
Improve Your Photography Technique Regardless of what your level of experience is or what type of camera you use, this course is designed to provide you with everything you need to take your photography skills to the next level. Whether you prefer taking photos of nature, animals, or people, a great photographer knows how to compose a shot and edit it.
Contents and Overview This completely free course is aimed at teaching you to improve your photography technique. You will start with the basics and tackle how to compose a shot in many different ways to produce creative outcomes. You will then learn how to edit photos using the Snapseed app. please make sure you can download the app before you sign up. The app is free to download and use.
Who this course is for - Bronze or Silver DofE students who want to learn a new skill for 3 months - Anyone who wants to take better photos - Absolute beginners who want to become skilled photographers - Amateur photographers wanting to improve their skills