20/20 Course Description: Basic Photography (2 hrs each 7.30pm-9.30pm)
This course will teach students basic photography skills including how to operate a single lens reflex (SLR) 35 mm camera with manual adjustments, how to compose a picture, and how to handle digital processing. It will also talk about the various types of lenses used for different types of shots. From wide panorama to typical close up or portrait shots.
Course Objectives
Through a series of assignments and practical sessions, students will learn the art of photography. They will be able to apply concepts such as composition theories and perspective theories taught previously in this programme. Specifically, they will learn:
• Learn about the various types of lenses available
• Learn about aesthetics of photography
• Learn principles of photography
• Learn principles of what makes a good picture
Lesson Objectives:
Technical Aspect of Camera
• Camera Types and Features
• Viewing, Framing, and Focusing
• Lens Types and Features
• Meters and Metering
Principles
• Depth of Field
• Light
• Exposure
• Filters
• Centering, Angles , Framing and Staging
• Selective Focus
• Different Light Setups.eg 3 point lighting
• Principles of 3s (Rule of thirds)
• Negative Space and Focus Theory
How to enter:
Submission of photographs with details as follow :
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One Photograph of yourself |
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Three Photographs that represent your best works (include a description each on why you chose the photos, 50 words max) |
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Example;
| Photo taken |
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14th April 2007 |
Or |
Photo taken |
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7th May 2007 |
| Aperture |
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f 5.6 |
Aperture |
: |
not sure |
| Shutter speed |
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1/60 |
Shutter speed |
: |
not sure |
| ISO |
: |
200 |
ISO |
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400 |
| Focal length |
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110mm |
Focal length |
: |
not sure |
| Camera used |
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Canon 400D |
Camera used |
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Nikon cool pix 401 |
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Entry Rules:
- Application is open to anyone regardless of age, gender, religion or nationality.
- All entries must be the original work of the applicant.
- By applying, you are transferring to TYN - 20/20 perpetual rights, to use your photographs in any TYN - 20/20 publications or exhibitions.
- The decision of the panel will be final and no objections will be accepted.
- Successful applicants will be contacted by phone.
- TYN - 20/20 reserves the right to make changes to the rules as expedient to its purposes.
Click HERE to register |
Event partner:
"It is not just about learning the
technicality of photography, it is a
journey where you and your
camera becomes ONE".
- Alex Siew 2007
Cost
$100 for NTUC Members
$380 for Non-NTUC Members
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TYN- 20/20 Lessons table
(October - December 2008) (Basic course) |
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EVENT |
TIME |
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OCT |
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9 |
Lesson (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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16 |
Lesson (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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23 |
Lesson (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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30 |
Lesson (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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NOV |
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6 |
Lesson (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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8
(Sat) |
Field Trip |
2.00pm-4.00pm |
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11 |
Clinic (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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13 |
Lesson (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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22
(Sat) |
Field Trip |
2.00pm-4.00pm |
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25
(Tue) |
Clinic (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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DEC |
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4 |
Lesson (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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7(Sun) |
Field Trip |
2.00pm-4.00pm |
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11 |
Clinic (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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13
(Sat) |
Field Trip |
2.00pm-4.00pm |
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18 |
Clinic (Basic) |
7.30pm-9.30pm |
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