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Workforce Training & Continuing Education

Photography Workshops

Courses - Summer 2022

Course
Title
Prerequisite
Course WTEI 100
Title Basic Principles of Photography
Prerequisite
Description

Photography principles are the same, whether you are using the latest digital mirrorless professional camera, a cell phone or an old film camera. As a photographer, your knowledge, life experiences, social interactions, family and friends are what goes into your photographs.

 

In our 2 day workshop, we will discuss how to take better pictures including: Focus, composition, background selection, lighting and file management.  From beginner to advanced, there is something for everyone. No experience necessary.

 

Once you have completed this workshop, please consider our next workshop Beyond the Basic SLR and Mirrorless Photography.

Section List

WTEI 110-001
Course Type: Lecture/Lab
Dates: May 24-26
Days: Tuesday Thursday
Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Campus: Miller Campus
Amount: $99
Call 801-957-5200 to register
WTEI 110-002
Course Type: Lecture/Lab
Dates: June 14-16
Days: Tuesday Thursday
Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Campus: Miller Campus
Amount: $99
Call 801-957-5200 to register
WTEI 110-003
Course Type: Lecture/Lab
Dates: Aug. 16-18
Days: Tuesday Thursday
Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Campus: Miller Campus
Call 801-957-5200
Course WTEI 120
Title Beyond the Basics - SLR Mirrorless Photography
Prerequisite
Description

Specializing in SLR and Advanced Mirrorless cameras this workshop will take a deep dive into camera settings. Say goodbye to the AUTO setting, it is time to learn and explore. Discover why there are better settings, when to use them and what they are. We will discuss in depth ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed and how to use these tools to boost the creativity of your photographs. This hands on workshop requires you to bring your camera and manuals. We will also touch on lenses, filters and other more advanced camera gear.

 

Section List

WTEI 120-001
Course Type: Lecture/Lab
Dates: May 31 - June 2
Days: Tuesday Thursday
Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Campus: Miller Campus
Amount: $99
Call 801-957-5200 to register
WTEI 120-002
Course Type: Lecture/Lab
Dates: June 21-23
Days: Tuesday Thursday
Time: 6 - 8 :30 p.m.
Campus: Miller Campus
Amount: $99
Call 801-957-5200 to register
WTEI 120-003
Course Type: Lecture/Lab
Dates: Aug. 23-25
Days: Tuesday Thursday
Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Campus: Miller Campus
Amount: $99
Call 801-957-5200 to register

FAQs





No, you do not need to be a student at the college to register.





To register call our registration office at 801-957-5200.





The photography classes are taught at the Miller Campus. 





You will need to bring your SLR digital camera, your camera manual, and note taking materials. There is no textbook for this class.

You can enroll in the Beyond the Basics class even if you have not taken the Basic class. However, we recommend that you take our informal self-assessment quiz. If you are able to answer most of the questions, your current knowledge should be adequate for the Beyond the Basics course.





The photography classes offered in Workforce & Continuing Education are not for credit, which means college credit is not awarded, and they do not show up on a college transcript. Salt Lake Community College does offer a Visual Art & Design degree with a photography emphasis. If you are interested in taking photography classes for credit, you can find more information here.