Course Description: Photography 101: Digital Camera Operations and Field Practice

Learn digital photography with professional photographer Steve J. Giardini. Explore the mechanics of photography, from camera controls like buttons and dials to creating photos from start to finish. Build hands-on camera experience in class and during a four-hour field session. Beginners and intermediate photo enthusiasts are welcome, and no prerequisites are required. Students need a digital camera with interchangeable lenses; cell phone cameras are not allowed. A tripod is recommended. Students are encouraged to contact the instructor before purchasing equipment, if they are considering a purchase in advance of class. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the field session.

 Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule: Classroom Sessions start Thursday, April 1 and are on Tuesdays and Thursdays after that: 4/1; 4/6; 4/8; 4/13; 4/15 from 5-7:30 pm. Field session is Saturday, April 10, 7:00 am-11:00 am, location TBD. Students must self-transport to the field session.
Times: 05:00pm-07:30pm PDT
Class Price : $249.00

Additional Course Information

Required Camera Equipment:
Students must have a digital camera with interchangeable lenses. No cell phone cameras. A tripod is recommended. Community Education can provide you with the instructor's contact details if you have questions or need advice about equipment.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Steve Giardini

Facility Detail

COCC Cascades Hall
CAS 103
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97703
CAS 103

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.