Online Program
Adventures Online: The Fundamentals of Digital Photography
Program No. 24332RJ
Would you love to learn how to use your digital camera? Join us for a course in digital photography during this live, online learning adventure with photographer Mason Marsh!
Itinerary
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Day
1
Orientation, Intros, Science & Creativity, Creative Control
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Orientation
Orientation and Introductions
As we meet our staff, we will have a brief overview on how to use Zoom, the program’s topic, guidelines, and the daily schedule.
Session 1
Seeking Flow - Why Photography is so Good for You
(Lecture)
Creativity is good for you on many levels. We’ll explore how photography activates your brain and how to embrace flow to enhance your life.
Break
Break
Take some time to stretch, relax, and prepare for our next lesson.
Session 2
Time to Take the Wheel – How to Seize Control of Your Camera
(Lecture)
Photography at its best is creative control. This lesson will give you the fundamental skills you need to use your camera to its fullest potential.
Wrap-up
Q&A
We will have time for questions with program staff.
Daily Wrap-up
We will end with a review of the topics we have discussed today and a preview of what’s ahead for tomorrow.
End of Day
Today's session will end.
Day
2
Subject Matter & Composition, Digital Files, Critiques
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Session 1
It’s All a Matter of Perspective - Lens Choices
(Lecture)
Lens selection is your greatest creative tool. In this lesson we’ll discuss the wide range of options and how they impact the look of your photos.
Break
Break
Take some time to stretch, relax, and prepare for our next lesson.
Session 2
Subject Matter Matters - How to Compose your Work
(Lecture)
No point and shoot here. This lesson is designed to engage your creativity by exploring the art and science of composition.
Q&A
We will have time for questions with program staff.
Session 3
Putting it All Together - Assembling Awesome Images
(Lecture)
Using a series of remarkable images, we’ll review what we’ve learned so far.
Wrap-up
Daily Wrap-up
We will end with a review of the topics we have discussed today and a preview of what’s ahead for tomorrow.
End of Day
Today's session will end.
Day
3
Digital Imaging Basics, Processing Raw Images, Critiques
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Session 1
Caring for your Creations - How to Manage your Digital Files
(Lecture)
You’ve taken a bunch of images, now what? It’s time to protect your digital files and devise a system to keep them organized.
Break
Break
Take some time to stretch, relax, and prepare for our next lesson.
Session 2
Case Studies: 3 Strategies for Painless Workflow
(Lecture)
We'll go step-by step through three real-world examples of digital workflows that really work.
Session 3
Friendly and Helpful Image Critiques
(Hands-on Experience)
Friendly and fun group photo critique.
Wrap-up
Daily Wrap-up
We will end with a review of the topics we have discussed today and a preview of what’s ahead for tomorrow.
End of Day
Today's session will end.
Day
4
Digital Imaging Basics, Processing your Photos
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Session 1
Digital Imaging Basics - Processing your Photos
(Lecture)
Capturing digital images is just the beginning. We will examine digital image processing techniques that will unlock your creative potential.
Break
Break
Take some time to stretch, relax, and prepare for our next lesson.
Session 2
Photo Recipes – Your Computer is the Kitchen, Let’s Get Cooking!
(Lecture)
Step-by-step processing of digital images.
Session 3
Friendly and Helpful Image Critiques
(Hands-on Experience)
Friendly and fun group photo critique.
Wrap-up
Program Wrap-up
We will recap what we’ve learned over the past few days and say farewell. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!
Program Conclusion
This concludes our program.