Digital Photography (2 Days)

Course Overview

Course Length: 2 Day Course
Delivery format: In person teaching in small groups (max 8)
Suitable for: Age 9 – 12
Pre-requisites: No prior experience required
System Requirements: All equipment provided. 
Day Structure: 4 x 45 Minute Sessions, with 15 Minute Breaks & 45 Minutes for Lunch

Fire up your creativity and get snapping with Fire Tech’s Digital Photography for Tweens workshop! Learn how to stage, shoot and edit digital photos.

This workshop is designed for both DSLR beginners and semi-experienced digital photography creatives looking to build strong foundations and under-stand the science of capturing light and conveying emotion.

Learn how to set up, shoot and edit great images in a variety of situations. From close-up macro shots, to capturing light in dark scenes to landscapes and action shots.

Students who attend learn how to enhance their images and add special effects via photo editing software. Discover how to optimise the quality of your images so you can export them for print, ready to hang on your wall!

This digital photography workshop is the perfect base for aspiring young photographers ready to unleash their creativity. It equips students with the basic knowledge and functionality so they can continue to hone their photography skills into the future.

What students will learn

This workshop cover content including:

• Basic DSLR functionality and settings: how your camera works, its capabilities and limitations
• Learn all about exposure and how to control it in various ways
• How to solve common problems and shoot in difficult situations
• Turn a nice shot into a great shot with colour, composition and good lighting design
• How to use photo editing software to create filters and special effects post-shoot

Day 1: Focuses on shooting technique and covers topics including depth of field, aperture, shutter speed, exposure and ISO in a variety of projects and situations.

Day 2: Starts with a recap of ideas then covers artificial lighting, download and storage of photos and an afternoon of creative editing tips and tricks in photo editing software.

Please note: Students are welcome to bring in their own props to photograph, eg. books, statues, toys, memorabilia, flowers etc. However, Firetech can take no responsibility for personal items being lost, stolen or damaged. Items must be clearly labelled with child's name.

Looking for more fantastic school holiday activities to keep creative minds busy?
Join our Animation for Tweens workshop or view other courses for age 9 - 12.