Introduction to Photography – Getting off Auto for Adults
Course Code: Q265856
Key Information
Course type:
Hobby & Leisure
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
Various
Duration:
5 weeks
Attendance:
Part-time
Fees:
Free

You will learn about the manual settings of the digital camera to help build confidence when photographing in off of auto mode. This course is suitable for complete beginners who have an interest in photography.
It will be beneficial if you use your own digital camera, although we have spare cameras for students to use if necessary.
There are no formal entry requirements to join this course.
Classes are three hours long, held over five weeks.
Your progress will be assessed by your course tutor through a variety of soft skills, including participation in classroom discussions, activities and group work, completion of homework and regular attendance.
You could progress on to one of the many photography & editing courses we offer, such as Wildlife Photography, Intro to Adobe - Photoshop and Lightroom or Street Photography, to name but a few!
Introduction to Photography – Getting off Auto for Adults
You may also be interested in
Related Features
Event 16-10-2025
October open events
Check out all the fantastic opportunities available by coming along to our next cross-campus open events, from 4.30-7.30pm on 15 and 16 October. This open event spans two days, so choose the date that suits you best.
Event 15-10-2025
October open events
Check out all the fantastic opportunities available by coming along to our next cross-campus open events, from 4.30-7.30pm on 15 and 16 October. This open event spans two days, so choose the date that suits you best.
NEWS 17-05-2024
Highbury Campus art student takes home first prize
Highbury Campus art student Ella Devanport competed against 169 other entrants in the Solent Fine Art and Photography competition and scooped 1st prize plus £300 prize money, with her "roofscape" art piece.
NEWS 12-11-2024
Living la vida
A group of visual arts, media and film students are back from a fabulous four-day trip to Madrid. Their visit took in the Ikono Gallery, a tapas meal at Fatigas Del Querer, a flamenco performance, the Prado museum, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the Museo Nacional Centro Arte Reina Sofia.
NEWS 26-08-2025
A Victorious time for City of Portsmouth College!
City of Portsmouth College had a Victorious weekend in Southsea, as a partner of Victorious Festival!
NEWS 21-08-2025
Enrolment kicks off a new academic year at City of Portsmouth College
After a very warm summer break, the doors to City of Portsmouth College’s four campuses have reopened this week for enrolment!