Starting Digital Photography Short Course

Designed to help students enhance their photography skills, this 5-week evening Digital Photography Short Course at Central Saint Martins explores the creative potential of the digital camera.

The course aims to broaden critical thinking about photography and guide students on how to see the world with a ‘photographer’s eye’.

During the course, students gain an insight into the creative possibilities of lens and shutter control common to all types of camera, as well as the technical aspects that are particular to digital cameras.

After completing this course, students may progress on to other digital photography short courses to continue improving their skills.

Topics covered:

• Tuition on using Adobe's Bridge and RAW editor software and introduction to core editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop

• Research project

• Aperture, shutter, lighting, composition and portraiture