students using professional looking cameras to photograph something offscreen

Contact

Mary Stanley
Administrative Assistant
Phillips (Building 3), room 3-105
919-536-7200, ext. 8010
stanleym@durhamtech.edu

Photography (Continuing Education)

Short Term

Photos capture the moments we never want to forget. Durham Tech offers a host of classes for those who want to document their moments with crisp, aesthetic photos. Students will learn and advance on basic techniques of digital photography, how to document that breathtaking nature view, and how to tell a story through photography.

Courses starting on July 1 or later will be open for registration on July 1. Students planning to register for courses with prerequisites should contact the program director to learn how to submit them ahead of time.

CSP-4000HN Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics

Now that you have the Basics down, learn more advanced controls to the camera. Many pictures that you take that turn out bad are often due to not understanding all the camera controls or even knowing that it is possible to adjust the camera to get what you really want. We will learn more about metering, improving the color in our images, lighting, shooting for different environments and so much more. If you really want to start making your camera do what you want, this class is for you! (Note: it is highly advisable to take the Basics class first or at least discuss options with instructor) 24 hours.
Section
Number
Dates Location Building Room Time Format
91172
5/22 - 7/10
Main Campus
135
W 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM
Classroom
91173
7/9 - 8/27
OCC
105
T 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM
Classroom
91174
7/25 - 9/12
Main Campus
135
TH 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM
Classroom

CSP-4000HJ Digital Photography: The Basics

Have you ever taken a picture of a beautiful scene, but it didn't turn out as pretty as you remembered? Have you ever gotten a new camera but didn't understand how it worked or the manual wasn't helpful? Enabling you to pick up a camera and use it easily, this course helps you improve the quality of the photos you take by focusing on basic techniques and then moves well past amateur photographic knowledge. Students may need to purchase additional materials. 24 hours. $99
Section
Number
Dates Location Building Room Time Format
91170
5/14 - 7/2
OCC
105
T 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM
Classroom
91176
5/23 - 7/18
Main Campus
135
TH 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM
Classroom
91169
7/17 - 9/4
Main Campus
135
W 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM
Classroom

CSP-4000HM Landscape/Nature Photography

This course examines the great outdoors. The nature photographer needs to have the right equipment, the right light, and know what to look for in the right moment. This course will instruct the student on various techniques to capture landscape, wildlife, and close-up subjects. Every other class we will experience the beauty of photographing the magic of nature. Full-day special outing is possible. Requisite: Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics at Durham Tech or another college or demonstration of equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email kerrigans@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level required and how to register.
Section
Number
Dates Location Building Room Time Format
91171
5/25 - 7/13
Main Campus
135
S 10:00:00 AM - 1:00:00 PM
Classroom

CSP-4000EZ Intermediate Photography

Are you ready to have fun taking pictures now that you know how to use all of your camera controls well? In this course, students participate in advanced photography projects using histograms, custom white balance tools, flash controls, details of exposure, and custom functions of the camera. Prerequisite: Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics or permission of the program coordinator. 24 hours. $104
Section Number Dates Location Building Room Time Format
This course has already started or is not being offered this term.

CSP-4000HK Fine Arts Photography

Students learn what makes a good black and white photograph by exploring creative tools and techniques in Photoshop. 24 hours. $104
Section
Number
Dates Location Building Room Time Format
91177
6/3 - 7/22
Main Campus
235
M 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM
Classroom

CSP-4000HL Photo Outings

This course takes the learning outside - the best place to develop your photography skills. A basic understanding of photography is recommended but not necessary. This course concentrates on developing your "photographic eye" to take better pictures. Every other class meeting is held at a different location. Learn to take better nature, portrait, action, close-up, architecture, and travel shots on location. After every location shoot, the photos taken are reviewed to help you improve your ability and understanding of good photography. 24 hours. $99
Section Number Dates Location Building Room Time Format
This course has already started or is not being offered this term.

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)

University Transfer