Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. take instruction on how to use a digital camera

2. practise and develop their photographic skills, with assistance where necessary

3. take at least three photographs each week for a period of four weeks with a given digital camera

4. download the images onto a computer

5. take part in a feedback discussion session on how to make best use of own photographic images, eg to display online or print and display in frames

6. make a selection of four photographs for use in the final display

7. edit and finalise own images in preparation for display

8. apply knowledge, skills and creativity to create a portfolio of the photographs

shown knowledge of

9. how to use a digital camera

10. how to select an appropriate subject or object to be photographed

11. how to set up or position a shot by positioning the subject or object against an appropriate background

12. how to use the zoom function

13. how to position or frame the subject or object correctly within the viewing screen

experienced

14. taking photographs in a variety of light and weather conditions

15. taking photographs of portraits and landscapes.