Online Class: Photography 101 — Beginner to Intermediate

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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16Lessons
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24Exams &
Assignments -
5,859Students
have taken this course -
17Hours
average time -
1.7CEUs
Course Description
Here's what you will learn:
- You will discover the differences in modern cameras, and find a recommendation for which one you should buy, if you are in the market for one.
- You will learn what the pro's do, and how you can do the same thing for less.
- You will find step-by-step instructions on how to make great photos that are worthy of submission to any local photography contest.
- You will read about real life photography experiences from amateur photographers "just like you" who have something interesting to share.
- You will discover more than just how to press your camera's button
- You will follow several examples through the course to show you the range of photography options available to you.
- You will read about camera lenses, exposure, and lighting in a way that actually helps you understand rather than confuses you more with technical jargon.
- You will actually see photographs that compare different types of techniques to help you learn how different settings produce different results.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1 - Camera Basics
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment: Introductory Questions
Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz
Lesson 2 - Operating a Camera
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment: Practice Taking a Picture that tells a story
Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz
Lesson 3 - Types of Film
Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment: Testing Types of Film
Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4 - Aperture and Shutter Speeds
Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment- Practice Taking a Better Picture
Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz
Lesson 5 - TTL Light Meter
Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Practice Using a Light Meter and/or Gray Card
Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz
Lesson 6 - Depth of Field
Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment: Depth of Field Pictures
Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 7 - Choosing Lenses
Lesson 7 Video
Lesson 8 - Lenses Continued
Lesson 8 Video
Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz
Lesson 9 - Lighting
Lesson 9 Video
Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz
Lesson 10 - Lighting Continued
Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment: Practice These Lighting Conditions
Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz
Lesson 11 - Flash Photography
Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: Practice Using Your Flash
Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz
Lesson 12 - Filters
Lesson 12 Video
Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz
Lesson 13 - Steady Shooting
Lesson 13 Video
Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz
Lesson 14 - Digital vs. Film
Lesson 14 Video
Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz
Lesson 15 - Enhancing Photographs
Lesson 15 Video
Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
Lesson 16 - Organizing the Picture
Lesson 16 Video
Lesson discussions: Final Course Poll - Your Opinion; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Course Comments
Complete: Final Assignment: Show Us a Good Picture Now!
Assessment: Lesson 16 Quiz
Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic camera operations.
- Summarize operating a camera.
- Summarize types of film.
- Demonstrate aperture and shutter speeds.
- Identify TTL light meter.
- Demonstrate depth of field.
- Determine how to choose appropriate lenses.
- Demonstrate lighting techniques.
- Demonstrate flash photography.
- Determine filter use with your camera.
- Summarize steady shooting techniques.
- Describe film and its use in the today's world.
- Determine enhancing photograph techniques.
- Demonstrate organizing picture techniques.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Time to complete | 24 Months |
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Student Testimonials
- "My instructor was very helpful and made me now feel that I can operate my camera and shot a better photo." -- Ruth W.
- "The instructor gave helpful feedback." -- Josie B.
- "The assignments were the most helpful, as I had to go out and practice what I learn in the lesson. " -- Charles W.
- "Instructor was very good and helpful. I found every lesson very interesting, and very helpful. I feel I could go over it again and learn more which I intend to do. Enjoyed it very much." -- Dorothy M.
- "Enjoyed this course. The last few chapters were the best." -- Nancy V.
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