Introduction to Digital Photography Night Class
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Learn the basics of digital photography and take control of your camera. A beginner-friendly night class including camera techniques and digital editing.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin School of Art, P Block, Dunedin
It will take a total of 8 weeks
This course requires 2 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Master camera exposure controls
Learn how to use aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to achieve the desired photographic results.
Understand camera settings
Gain practical experience in using white balance and focus settings for digital cameras.
Edit photos using Adobe software
Apply basic editing techniques using Adobe Bridge and Photoshop, including black and white and RAW photo processing.
What You're Signing Up For
This night class teaches beginners how to use a digital camera's manual settings—including exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance—and introduces basic editing in Adobe Photoshop. It covers post-production, sorting, filing digital photographs, and some homework is included. Suitable for people who are new to digital photography and want confidence and technical skill to get the most from their camera.
Course Content
- Exposure: aperture, shutter speed, ISO
- Camera settings: white balance, focus
- Adobe Bridge basics
- Photoshop basics: black and white editing, RAW processing
- Sorting and organising digital photos
- Basic post-production options
What you need to know first
A digital camera with manual settings.
Some basic computer use is helpful.
Learners under 16 need parental consent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Photography
Visual Arts
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles or freelance work in photography
Personal and creative development for aspiring photographers
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.