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Mary Stanley
Administrative Assistant
Phillips (Building 3), room 3-105
919-536-7200, ext. 8010
stanleym@durhamtech.edu
Photography (Continuing Education)
Short Term
PHO-3001A 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.
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PHO-3001B Beyond the Basics Photography
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.)
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Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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| X3544 |
10/19 - 12/7
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OCC |
105
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M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Classroom | |
| X3554 |
10/20 - 12/8
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Main Campus |
118
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T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Classroom |
PHO-3001H 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.
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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PHO-3001K Photojournalism: The Basics
This course covers logistics and techniques used in current professional journalistic digital photography. Topics include detailed study of spot and general news, sports, and feature photography along with basic newspaper layout, advanced photographic techniques, and legal issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic aspects of news, sports, and feature photography. This course can also help improve the way you try to tell a story with your photos whether for a vacation, celebration or even a birthday party.
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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PHO-3001L Nature/Landscape 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. Prerequisite: 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.
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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PHO-3001M Basic Digital Photography
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.
| Section Number |
Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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| X3553 |
8/10 - 10/5
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OCC |
105
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M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Classroom | |
| X3547 |
8/11 - 9/29
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Main Campus |
153
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T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Classroom |