Course Introduction

This course is designed for individuals interested in or aspiring to join the commercial photography industry, offering a balanced training of theory and practical application.

Key Information

• Software: Adobe Photoshop
• Class Size: 16 students
• Duration: 30 hours (10 sessions)
• Schedule: October 18 to November 22, 2017. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (November 2 is a holiday).
• Fee: MOP $2,600
• Certificate & Subsidy: A certificate and a 60% tuition subsidy are provided upon achieving 70% attendance. This course is not part of the Continuing Education Development Plan (DSEDJ).
• Non-Macao Residents: Must pay the full tuition fee and are not eligible for the subsidy.

Course Objectives

To provide foundational theory and practical shooting training in digital photography.

Target Audience

1. Individuals aspiring to work or currently working in digital photography-related fields.
2. Those who have completed this center's [Photography Foundation Introductory Course].
3. Those who have completed other relevant basic photography courses or possess equivalent qualifications in digital photography.
4. Participants must know how to operate a DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex camera).

Course Outline

1. Session 1: Introduction to Commercial Photography (Definition, Scope, Copyright, Introduction to Professional Digital Cameras)
2. Session 2: Lighting (Light Quality, Characteristics of Different Light Sources, Introduction to Professional Lighting Equipment, Still Life Demonstration)
3. Session 3: Work Analysis and Group Discussion.
4. Session 4: Student Practice (Themed Shooting).
5. Session 5: Practice Discussion and Image Editing Instruction.
6. Session 6: Image Editing Practice.
7. Session 7: Studio Still Life Demonstration (Food and Translucent Objects, Shooting Requirements in Various Environments, Discussion)
8. Session 8: Portrait Shooting Demonstration (Portrait Shooting Considerations, Different Types of Flash Effects, Photoshop Retouching for Portraits)
9. Session 9: Student Project Shooting Practice.
10. Session 10: Student Project Shooting Practice and Final Project Submission Summary.

Notes

1. Full tuition fee of MOP $2,600 must be paid in cash upon registration. MOP $1,560 will be refunded upon course completion with 70% attendance.
2. The final course start date and time are subject to the official website.
3. This course is not part of the Continuing Education Development Plan.