Online Class: Digital Photography with the iPhone

Learn how to make the most of your iPhone by learning the best techniques and settings to take digital pictures.
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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 755
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Having a good phone right in your pocket doesn't make you a photographer anymore than having a cat makes you a zookeeper. The iPhone has one of the best smartphone cameras on the market with a bright lens and a wide range of photo apps--but a great camera doesn't guarantee great photos every time.

While the iPhone is one of the most widely used cameras, getting the best results takes a bit of practice, patience and the right techniques. Simply pulling your phone out of your pocket for a quick snapshot isn't going to stand out from among the millions of other photos taken with the iPhone every day.

It doesn't matter if you simply want to take better pictures of your kids or if you want to use the iPhone camera professionally--if you want to take better pictures with the iPhone, this class is for you. Over the course of 15 lessons, we'll discuss how to take pictures with the iPhone, how to troubleshoot the most common issues, and the best photo apps available.

But simply learning how to operate a camera doesn't make you a photographer--besides learning how to use the iPhone camera and apps, you'll learn techniques that can be used to create amazing images no matter what device you use. You'll learn the art of composition, how to find great lighting, advanced techniques like long exposure and more.

Ready to take great photos with the camera that's inside your pocket? Good, now let's get snapping.

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  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Snap and Go: Essential iPhone Photography Tips

11 Points
Transforming the landscape of photography, the iPhone combines cutting-edge hardware with powerful apps, enabling users to capture professional-quality images effortlessly. This democratization has reshaped cultural narratives, allowing everyone to share their unique perspectives through accessible technology.
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2. Photographic Excellence with the iPhone

10 Points
Exploring different photo modes—from square to panorama—enables tailored photography experiences, whether capturing serene landscapes or vibrant urban scenes. Enhanced controls like flash and filter options augment creative expression, delivering impactful images that resonate on social platforms.
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3. The Elements of Exposure

10 Points
Manual modes provide photographers creative autonomy by allowing precise control over exposure elements like shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. Through experimentation, photographers can craft visually compelling narratives that elicit emotion and inspire change.
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4. Beyond Automatic: Manual Exposure Techniques for iPhone Photography

10 Points
By combining histograms and manual adjustments, an iPhone transitions from a handy camera to an expressive tool capable of capturing every nuance. Third-party apps significantly boost this transformation, providing detailed control over parameters like shutter speed and ISO levels.
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5. The Essence of Photography: Mastering Composition and Perspective

10 Points
The rule of thirds serves as a guide, placing subjects along strategic lines to enhance image balance and dynamism. Creativity blossoms when rules are bent; symmetry, lines, and patterns become tools for unique compositions that captivate the eye and emotions.
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6. Illuminating Photography: Understanding Light's Role

10 Points
Hard and soft light influence the contrast and shadow quality within photographs, demanding an understanding of when each is best applied. By experimenting with light's intensity and source size, photographers can harness its transformative power to create impactful images that define subject character and depth.
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7. iPhone HDR Techniques for Beginners

10 Points
HDR photography on the iPhone enhances the capture of scenes with complex lighting dynamics by combining different exposures into one cohesive image. It offers a seamless way to preserve the full spectrum of light, accurately representing vibrant skies, detailed foregrounds, and balanced interiors without compromising any visual elements.
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8. Beyond the Frame: Mastering Panoramic Shots on Your iPhone

10 Points
Discovering the panorama mode on the iPhone unveils a creative realm where vast sceneries are reduced into singular, compelling frames. By refining movements and exploring advanced apps, photographers can elevate their imagery to professional levels, emphasizing expansive scales and complex perspectives.
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9. Blurring Reality: The Wonders of Long Exposure

10 Points
Through long exposure, photographers blur motion and harness light to create timeless images, symbolizing the essence of movement. Alternatively, time lapse captures change by transforming hours of still frames into lively video sequences, unveiling patterns and beauty hidden in real time.
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10. Elevating Your iPhone Photography: A Genre-Based Exploration

10 Points
Landscape photography hinges on timing and composition, enriching images with natural light and foreground elements. Masterful use of leading lines and perspectives weave deeper narratives, immersing viewers in nature's stories.
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11. Decoding the Blur: A Guide to Clearer Shots

10 Points
Brightness and clarity in photographs rely on managing exposure and balancing light; skillful adjustment or use of tools like HDR can highlight subjects beautifully. Understanding lens flare and shadows by repositioning light sources or employing reflectors helps in preserving the image quality without distractions.
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12. Lens to Life: Upgrade Your iPhone Photography Toolkit

10 Points
Accessories such as telephoto and macro lenses, paired with innovative lighting like portable LEDs, empower iPhone photographers to achieve previously unattainable shots, whether distant wildlife or intricate macro details. Additionally, tripods provide stability for long exposures and animated time-lapses, making the iPhone a versatile photography studio.
  • Assessment: Exam 12

Lesson 13. From Snap to Wow: Elevating Images with Your iPhone

10 Points
The iPhone's native editing tools offer intuitive enhancements and creative flexibility, from adjusting exposure to experimenting with aspect ratios and filters. For those seeking further refinement, third-party apps open up even more possibilities for artistic expression, making the iPhone a complete photography solution.
  • Assessment: Exam 13

Lesson 14. Effortless iPhone Video Recording

10 Points
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  • Review 3 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Exam 14

Lesson 15. Mastering the Art of Digital Photo Album Creation

85 Points
Apple iPhones have transformed photography by offering intuitive management systems for photos and videos. Features like albums, geotagging, and iCloud provide seamless organization and storage solutions, making it easy to maintain and share your digital memories.
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Exam 15
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
226
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Determine what iPhone photography can and can't do.
  • Describe exposure.
  • Describe composition.
  • Summarize the use of light and how it affect iPhone photography.
  • Describe high dynamic range (HDR) photography on the iPhone.
  • Describe long exposures and time lapse photography.
  • Summarize editing images with the iphone.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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