Why should I study Digital Photography?

If you are looking to pursue a career in photography, doing a course in Digital Photography could be the right choice for you. Regardless of whether you are interested in becoming a wedding, fashion, nature or still life photographer, this course can help you. Even if you are a hobbyist and enjoy taking photographs for fun, you will be able to benefit from doing this course. Digital Photography involves the use of digital technology for purposes of capturing and editing images. A course in Digital Photography will teach you more about different photographic techniques and will teach you how to use the necessary equipment.

 



How will this course be structured?


Advanced Certificate: 6 Subjects


1. Face-to-Face Communication

Face the Facts

·         Recognize Face-to-Face Impact

·         Appreciate the Advantages

·         Understand the Behaviors

·         Conquer Your Fears

·         Factor in Personality Preferences

·         Review

 

Practice Your Nonverbals

·         Value the Unspoken

·         Be Aware of Your Body

·         Check Your Physical Appearance

·         Take Advantage of Your Voice

·         Watch the Clock

·         Consider Spatial Arrangements

·         Review

 

Choose Your Words Carefully

·         Realize Your Words Have Impact

·         Create a Positive Impression

·         Phrase Your Words for a Business Context

·         Update Your Language

·         Review

 

Listen Closely

·         Enhance Your Listening Ability

·         Give Nonverbal Feedback

·         Delay Your Response

·         Paraphrase and Clarify

·         Affirm the Speaker’s Feelings

·         Suggest Options

·         Review

 

Communicate Across the Miles

·         Adapt Face-to-Face Strengths to Other Communication

·         Respect Cross-Cultural Preferences

·         Gesture with Care

·         Learn Language Differences

·         Avoid Idiomatic Speech

·         Review

 

2. Digital Photography DP-101

·         The Digital Camera

·         Lenses

·         The Computer

·         Accessories

·         Photo Techniques

·         Photography Ideas

·         Basic Digital Techniques

 

3.  Excellence in Service: Basic


Customer Service Fundamentals

·         Customer service and Customers

·         Customer Interaction

·         Customer Expectations

 

Customer Service Skills
 
·         Attitude and attention

·         Quality of Service

·         Problem resolution


Customer Management

·         Dissatisfied Customers

·         Angry Customers

·         Upset Customers

·         Stress in Service Situations


Customer Communication

·         Communication fundamentals

·         Interpersonal communication

·         Telephone Skills

·         Email Etiquette

4. Time Management

Time Management Overview

·         Principles of Time Management

·         Productivity Cycles

·         Goals and Priorities

 

Time Management Plans

·         Time Management Plan

·         Daily Plans

 

Technology and Time Management

·         Technology Saves time

·         Say “No”

 

Productivity

·         Interruptions and Meetings

·         Factors Affecting Productivity

 
 

Information Overload

·         Causes of Information Overload

·         Organize your Office

·         Communication

 


5. Excellence in Service: Advanced

·         Use service standards to improve service in an organisation

·         Monitor service standards

·         Establish customer service as managers

·         Build customer service teams

·         Select right employees and conduct an interview

·         Implement proper training and empower employees

·         Motivate employees and reinforce desirable behaviour in them

·         Understand your customers

·         Indentify the fundamentals of customer loyalty

·         Create customer loyalty through dedicated employees

·         Make service memorable


6. Digital Photography DP-102

·         Advanced Digital Techniques

·         Masterclasses

·         Output



How long is this course?

8 months



How will I be assessed?

Once you have successfully completed the necessary practical activities, as well as the 7 written assignments prescribed by Skills Academy, you will be awarded a Skills Academy Advanced Certificate in Digital Photography.

 



What certificate will I get?

You will be awarded with a Skills Academy Advanced Certificate in Digital Photography.




How many assignments are there?

You will be required to submit seven (7) Assignments - remember NO EXAMS!




When can I start?

You can start right now!! Fill in the Register Now form below and a friendly Student Consultant will contact you to ensure this is the right course for you.