This course focuses on the development of professional skills; while it does not sit on the national framework, the module is drawn from Griffith College’s suite of QQI-validated degree programmes. This is one single module from the Certificate in Photography. This module is designed to enable learners to explore the basic principles of digital photography including understanding input and output devices; workflow and post-production using the digital darkroom. Learners gain an understanding of the effective use of industry-standard image manipulation software and the processes from image capture to manipulation and output. Show less

Digital Technical Content
Technical lectures and demonstrations introduce digital still cameras with a focus on the camera functions specific to digital devices. Learners learn to use the digital camera and image acquisition devices such as flatbed scanners. An understanding is gained regarding digital camera sensors, file formats and resolution. Learners learn how to deal with the processing of RAW data as opposed to compressed information.

Digital Darkroom
This topic deals with the processing of imagery in the digital environment from initial input to final output. Demonstrations introduce digital printers and associated computer software on the Apple Macintosh platform, such as Adobe Photoshop.

Workflow
The Digital workspace is examined with a specific consideration given to understanding digital workflow and metadata so that learners gain practical knowledge as to how to effectively deal with digital data from input through to output and storage. This includes file management, screen browsers and automated processes.

Colour Management
This topic aims to explore Colour Spaces and their specific uses. Learners learn how to perform screen to printer calibration to achieve correct colour matches using appropriate colour profiles.

Digital Imaging
Through lectures and tutorials, this topic explores the creative potential unique to the digital platform. Contemporary digital manipulation is understood in the historical context of photo-montage and darkroom manipulation.

Implications of Digital Photography
Learners awareness of digital photography are broadened through discussion, research and viewing the work of contemporary photographers. In so doing the diversity of digital application and its critical implications are explored. Learners engage with and evaluate the work of others as well as their own.

Show less

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

Show less