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- Level Foundation
- Duration 19 hours
- Course by Michigan State University
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Welcome to Course One of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR! In these first 4 Modules you will gain the knowledge and the confidence that will help you make good choices as you consider qualities of the camera you own, and the qualities of the other types of digital cameras you might be considering. You will learn about the basic functions that most digital cameras have in common. You will also go beyond the "technical" matters and learn about how you can make exciting pictures by emphasizing the aspects of Frame and Vantage Point to interpret old subjects in new ways. Discovering accessories that photographers find useful, and the types of camera bags from mini to carry-on sized, is also in store for you. You will also make your first photographs and, if you are a subscriber to the specialization, upload pictures to the web gallery and start interacting with your fellow learners in our "Gallery." Let's get started with Module One!Modules
Meet the Specialization, the Course, and the Professors!
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4
Videos
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3
Readings
4
Videos
- MEET MSU and THE SPECIALIZATION: a welcome from College of Arts & Letters Dean, Dr. Chris Long
- MEET THE PROFESSORS: PETER Glendinning
- MEET THE PROFESSORS: MARK Sullivan
- MEET THE COURSE: an overview by Mark and Peter
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Readings
- Websites for your viewing pleasure: L'oeil de la photographie and ASMP and PDN!
- Peter Glendinning websites/Instagram
- Mark Valentine Sullivan - social media photography sites
Basic Principles of Photography
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5
Videos
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4
Readings
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1
PeerReview
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4
Assignment
4
Assignment
- Camera/Lens
- Sensor/Shutter
- QUIZ 1.1.1
- Shutter/Aperture/Exposure
1
Peer Review
- Nice to Meet You!
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Videos
- Basic Elements of Photography: CAMERA/LENS
- Basic Elements of Photography: SENSOR/SHUTTER
- Basic Elements of Photography: SHUTTER+APERTURE=EXPOSURE
- Workflow of Digital Photography step-by-step
- Full Auto Shooting Mode!
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Readings
- About the Peer Review Process
- Some additional info on the history of photography!
- Learn more about your professors!
- Private FACEBOOK group for our Learners!
Cameras and Capabilities
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5
Videos
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4
Assignment
4
Assignment
- Point & Shoot and Compact Cameras
- DSLR Cameras
- QUIZ 1.2.1
- Mirrorless Cameras
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Videos
- Camera Capabilities and You
- A Basic Vocabulary of Capabilities
- Capabilities of Point & Shoot and Compact Cameras
- Capabilities of DSLR Cameras
- Capabilities of Mirrorless Cameras
Smartphone Camera capabilities
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3
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- QUIZ 1.2.2
3
Videos
- Apple iPhone 6 Camera
- Samsung Galaxy 6 Camera
- Three essential Smartphone accessories
Program Mode and the Effects of ISO
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Program Mode and ISO settings for greater control
Working a Scene: responding to the world around you
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Working a Scene in Program Mode
1
Videos
- "Working a Scene"
1
Readings
- About the Peer Review Process
Set-Up Yourself and Camera: steps to take BEFORE photography!
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Setting Up the Camera by First Setting Up Yourself
Camera Set-Up TWO: Metadata, Date/Time, Card-Formatting
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Camera Set Up 2
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Videos
- Setting Up the Camera - Part 2
Camera Set-Up THREE: Image File Types; Image Aspect Sizes
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Quiz 1.3.1
1
Videos
- Setting Up a Digital Camera Part 3a 1.3.3
Camera Set-Up THREE cont.: Focus, Image Review, ISO, Metering, AWB
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Camera Set Up 3
1
Videos
- Setting Up a Digital Camera Part 3b 1.3.4
Camera Set-Up FOUR: Time Related, Time Saving Related too!
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1
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- QUIZ 1.3.2
1
Videos
- Camera Setup Four
What's in YOUR Camera Bag or Case or Pack?
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Camera Bags, from Mini to Carry-On Sizes
- What is in PG's BAG?
The Vantage Point
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3
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Vantage Point
3
Videos
- What is "normal" Vantage Point?
- The effects of Vantage Point choices.
- Responding to Photographs
The Frame
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- The Frame: what to include, or exclude.
- The Frame and composition
- The Frame and Content
Responding to Photographs - words useful for evaluating photographs
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
PeerReview
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- QUIZ
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Peer Review
- Your World Transformed by the Frame
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Videos
- Mark & Peter each discuss their own VP and Frame Photos 1.4.7
3
Readings
- About the Peer Review Process
- Garry Winogrand: Frame, Vantage Point, and Content
- The History of Photography in 5 Minutes
Auto Summary
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of photography with "Cameras, Exposure, and Photography," the first course in the Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR specialization. This foundational course, curated by Coursera, spans 1140 minutes and is designed to build your confidence and knowledge about digital cameras, from the one you own to others you may consider purchasing. Dive into four comprehensive modules that cover essential camera functions, helping you make informed choices about various digital cameras. Beyond the technical aspects, you'll explore creative photography techniques, such as framing and vantage points, to breathe new life into familiar subjects. Additionally, you'll learn about useful photography accessories and various types of camera bags. This course offers a hands-on experience where you’ll take your first photographs and, if you subscribe to the specialization, upload them to a web gallery to engage with fellow learners. Whether you choose the Starter, Professional, or Paid subscription option, this course caters to photography enthusiasts at the foundational level, ready to develop their skills and creativity. Join us and start your photographic adventure today!
Peter Glendinning
Mark Valentine Sullivan