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Fundamentals of Photography

Dates:January 27 - March 10, 2025
Meets:M from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost: $240.00 (valid through Dec 26)

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The Fundamentals of Digital Photography course is interactive and designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of camera usage and how to take well exposed and composed photographs. Students will learn the functions of their cameras, understand and demonsrate well exposed images and how upload and store files.

No textbook is required. Learning materials and videos will be provided to students via email or in class.

Course Requirements:
All students must have a DSLR camera and its hardware (batteries and a charger), a memory card, and have access to the internet. Please bring your camera to class each week. Each student might want to bring a journal to take notes but they are optional.  A tripod to stabilize your camera is encouraged but not required.

Photography Certificate: Students who wish to pursue the Photography Certificate must attend at least 80% of the class sessions.

Notes:

No Class on Monday, March 3rd.
Fee: $240.00
Hours:12.00
CEUs:1.20

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Early Bird Fee$ 240.00
Course Fee (Alternate)Registration Fee$ 265.00

Vincent Lawson

Vincent Lawson has taught for the USA Center for Continuing Education Photography program for many years. He began his interest in photography while in the Air Force. After the birth of his daughters, he became a serious photography student, learning as much as he could. He completed the USA Center for Continuing Education Photography Certificate program and later began to teach for the program. He has won several photography awards and is a past President of Camera South. Vincent is a very creative photographer and a favorite instructor among students.
Date Day Time Location
01/27/2025Monday6 PM to 8 PM USA - University Commons 116
02/03/2025Monday6 PM to 8 PM USA - University Commons 116
02/10/2025Monday6 PM to 8 PM USA - University Commons 116
02/17/2025Monday6 PM to 8 PM USA - University Commons 116
02/24/2025Monday6 PM to 8 PM USA - University Commons 116
03/10/2025Monday6 PM to 8 PM USA - University Commons 116