Simon Smith

Having taught for 12 years for Further and Higher Education colleges, as well as for various other organisations whilst continuing to work as a professional photographer, artist and singer songwriter. I am qualified to teach and am CRB checked. I use a client centred approach in my teaching which means I try to tune in to each person's learning style and help them identify and achieve their specific and desired outcome. You can find out more about Simon Smith at www.simonsdiary.com

Session 1 "The Basics Of Using A Digital Camera".

Duration: 4 hours, including 2 half hour working breaks.
Price: £100 can be split between 1 to 8 people
Venue: Either at 70 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, or can be a mutually agreed venue.

Session contents

Part 1

This session consists of three hour long sessions divided by 2 half hour working breaks.
Introduction and ground rules (10 minutes)
What to think about when getting a digital camera (10 minutes)
Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using a digital camera (10 minutes)
Common features of a digital camera (5 minutes)
Protecting the lens / camera / use the strap and lens cap, cleaning techniques. (5 minutes)
Switching a camera on and off (5 minutes)
Taking a picture in automatic mode and looking at the pictures (15 minutes)

Working Break (20 minutes)
Practice whilst having refreshments (Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits available)

Part 2

Changing from taking a photograph to looking at pictures / video and setup modes. (20 minutes)
Recording video footage. (20 minutes)
Focusing using the halfway down shutter release button (the "lock down" technique) (20 minutes)

Mini Break ( 20 minutes)
Practice whilst having refreshments (Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits available)

Part 3

Turning the flash on and off (20 minutes)
Using Macro mode (20 minutes)
Deleting images and video on the memory card either individually or all of them (15 minutes)
Session Ending (5 minutes)