If you are no longer able to attend a course, we may be able to refund the course cost up to 7 days before the course start date. The Eventbrite administrative fee included in the advertised price (£0.49 + 6.5%(+20% UK VAT)) is non-refundable unless the course is cancelled by us.

We reserve the right for refunds to be issued by cheque.

Materials cost:

There are no additional material costs for this course.

Are you feeling in need of something to support your mental health’? Do you want to learn how to use your camera’s controls/settings?

Venue:

Clay Cross Adult Community Education Centre

Approximate course length:

2 hours per week for 6 weeks

This course is for:

This course is intended for those who want to take control of, and understand, the various controls and settings of their digital camera. We will aim to produce sharp, well exposed and creatively composed pictures and discuss photography as an expressive and creative medium. We will also discuss how the medium of photography can support mental well-being in a creative and collaborative environment.

You will learn:

• The various controls and settings available on most digital cameras.

• When to choose programs such as auto, shutter and aperture priority and manual exposure.

• When to choose auto or manual focus.

• When, and when not, to use flash.

• How you might compose pictures more creatively and use light and weather conditions effectively.

• How to present and discuss pictures that are meaningful, encouraging and supportive to you and others.

This is a classroom based course which will provide an opportunity to develop your photography skills in a friendly, sociable environment.

There are no exams or formal assessments.

There will be chance to ask questions in class and put what you have learned into practice.

We will decide on our own themes and areas of interest.

Your tutor will give you feedback during the sessions and you will be able to self-assess.

Work outside of sessions:

We will discuss and decide on photography to practise and carry out between sessions.

There is an expectation that you will complete work outside of the sessions in your own time. Your tutor will give you guidance.

Additional costs and what to prepare:

You will require the following equipment/resources for this course - your own digital camera.

You will need a pen and paper, laptop or tablet so that you can make your own notes.

Handouts will be provided during the session or emailed to you after the session, if preferred.

This course involves being outside. Please wear comfortable footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather.

Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy, depending on where we go to photograph.

Progression from this course:

You may wish to progress to another Digital Photography course with more focus, such as Landscape and close up photography.

Discuss your next steps with your tutor or centre staff.

For further information on our spring 2022 term programme or on the additional support we offer visit: derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation

Course fees explained

Some of our courses are free of charge. Others have a full fee and a lower ‘concessions’ rate for those on certain benefits. This may vary from course to course so please ask when enquiring about a particular course. For many of our learning for leisure courses we use three different fee bands:

Fee A: Full fee

Fee B: Derbyshire Gold cards holders

Fee C: Concessions for those on certain benefits/allowances – details are on our How to fund your learning page.

There may be additional costs on some courses for materials please ask for details.

If selecting one of the reduced rates, you will be asked to show proof of entitlement when attending course.

Booking:

A booking fee is charged by Eventbrite for each booking, this is retained by Eventbrite. Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service receive the course fee.

Before booking onto this course, please read the Derbyshire Adult Education Learner Entitlement

When you book onto the course you need to provide Personal Information. To see the privacy notice issued by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Department of Education (DfE), please visit Education and Skills Funding Agency privacy notice: April 2019

What can you expect from DACES?

Safeguarding and Prevent

Whilst on our on-line courses you can expect a safe space, free from abuse, bullying, discrimination or threat. Click on the following link for more information: Safeguarding and Prevent

If you have any concerns/queries regarding safeguarding/prevent please report these to your tutor or email: adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk

Further information:

For more information and to view our Spring 2022 brochure visit our website

You can also keep up to date with the learning opportunities that we currently have through our Facebook page.

Or sign up for our newsletter Adult Community Education Newsletter

We wish you every success with your course. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any comments or enquiries at adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk

Careers Support:

Careers Service

At Derbyshire County Council Careers Service, we provide impartial information, advice and guidance on work and learning related matters to help you make informed decisions on learning, training, work and / or volunteering.

By meeting with a qualified Careers Coaches, we can help you make career decisions throughout your life. From your chosen education route, planning a career change at any age or getting the job that is right for you.

For impartial information, advice and guidance on careers and learning visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/careersservice