Basic Photography for DSLR

DSLR camera – Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera – required

Ever wondered why the pictures you take do not resemble what you were looking at? This fun and practical course will take you through the technical and creative process of making great photographs. No matter what your favourite photographic genre may be, you will learn how to control the camera and create images that make you happy and proud.

Please note: While this course is advertised to run over 8 weeks it is comprised of 6 classroom sessions supported by two field trips (usually weeks 5 & 7).  The field trips may be held at the weekend dependent on daylight hours and the season and may be in the same week as a classroom session (the tutor will discuss the timetable with all learners).

Participants need to have a camera that has manually controlled exposure.

To help keep the cost of this course down we receive Government Funding and they require proof of residency/citizenship status. When you enrol you may be asked to provide a CERTIFIED copy of your Identity Documentation – click here for a full list of accepted IDocs.

Key details

Level Beginner
Length 8 weeks/16 hours including 4 hour field trip
Fees $158

Tutor

Course availability

Term Date Location Time Tutor Availability Price
Term 1 Tuesday 11 February 2025 Riccarton High School 7.00 - 9.00 pm Helen McLeod 15 spaces left $158.00 Enrol in course
Term 2 Tuesday 06 May 2025 Riccarton High School 7.00 - 9.00 pm Helen McLeod 16 spaces left $158.00 Enrol in course
Term 3 Tuesday 22 July 2025 Riccarton High School 7.00 - 9.00 pm Helen McLeod 16 spaces left $158.00 Enrol in course
Term 4 Tuesday 14 October 2025 Riccarton High School 7.00 - 9.00 pm Helen McLeod 16 spaces left $158.00 Enrol in course

Enrolment into a course is based on first come, first served. Please ensure you are familiar with our terms and conditions including our refund policy. Our courses page contains a summary of all courses we are currently offering. No classes on public holidays.

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