DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY  I
- FROM SCRATCH

COURSE SUMMARY:
This course is designed for the complete beginner—even if you don’t yet own a camera! The software used is Picasa 2, a fantastic  image processing and management program you can download at home. The course is the first of 3 digital photography workshops that can be taken in isolation or as a set.

Subjects covered:

· Choosing a camera.

· Setting up your camera effectively.

· Downloading and installing Picasa 2

· Moving images from your camera to your computer.

Finding all the pictures on your computer.

· Creating slide shows of your pictures.

· Trimming and printing your pictures.

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? 
Basic keyboard and mouse skills are essential.  If you are not familiar with using a computer try one of our IT Taster courses where you can learn the basics for FREE.

Please inform Learning4Life at the time of booking if you have any special needs or requirements.

DO I NEED ANYTHING FOR THE FIRST CLASS?
Please could students bring along their own digital cameras if they have them, together with any leads they use to download pictures from their camera. 

CAN I OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION?  No

HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE LAST? 
1 day

DAYS AND TIMES OF COURSE: 
Friday 0915 - 1300

DATE OF FIRST CLASS: 
Course A 28 April 2006
Course B 26 May 2006

HOLIDAYS: None

COSTS: 
Tuition Fee  £10.00*
*Those entitled to a concession may be exempt from tuition fees.
A CD-Rom is available from your tutor at the minimal costs of £1.00 (to cover administration and materials) which contains useful software packages for digital imagery and genealogy courses

If you would like to more information about course fees, click here.

ENROLMENT  How do I enrol?

VENUE:  The Wordsley School   01384 816043