Introduction to Digital Photography ONLINE - National Cert. module

Provided By:
Access to Employment Ayr

Course description:
This is an online course which requires a half day visit to the centre for final assessment.

Included are assessments covering basic principles of digital photography with the use of ICT. An introductory course which could lead on to further study at College or University. This course lasts approx 14 weeks

Throughout the course the candidate is expected to learn the basic functions and file formats of a digital camera, how to download image files from the camera to the PC, how to save and store the images to the PC, how to edit the images using the software package Adobe Photoshop 7, and finally present the finished portfolio via a presentation using Microsoft Powerpoint. Microsoft Office is also used to complete assessments.

Qualifications:
National Course (Access / Intermediate) / Standard Grade / GCSE : Module towards NC

Entry requirements:
No previous ICT qualifications are needed to enrol on this SQA accredited course.

Some knowledge of computers/Internet an advantage.

Provider address:
John Pollock Centre
Mainholm Road
AYR
South Ayrshire
KA8 0QD

Tel: 01292 294338

Web: website under construction

Provider notes:
Access to Employment (A2E) exists to provide training, employment, childcare and improved access to opportunities.

A2E was accredited by Investors in People in February 2001 and along with being a SQA Accredited Centre, it became an ECDL Accredited Test Centre in December 2000.