Creative Hut|Short Courses

Amateur photographers who are keen to learn how to use their digital cameras effectively, as well as all basic aspects of photography. Our photography course will enable you to make informed decisions when taking photos. You will no longer rely on the camera only to make all creative decisions for you. We keep the classes small and follow a hands-on approach. Theories are supported with visual illustrations and we will share personal experience and practical photography tips.

Basic photography course includes basic part of the camera like its introduction & how to use camera, basics of photography. There's intuitive instruction on lighting & composition along with everything from exposure control to white balance, from ISO settings to focus options. It is about practical demonstrations to train your eye to paint light onto a subject, how to select the right lens & the use of aperture & shutter speed to control the creative process.

Introduction to Photography

Meaning, definition and History of photography
Camera

Basic camera, different parts of a camera and their basic function, camera accessories.
Types of camera

Classification of cameras on the basis of film size, focusing arrangements, viewfinder systems and general usage. 35mm compact, 35mm SLR, Digital SLR, 120 film type TLR and SLR, instant (Polaroid) cameras, large format cameras and various digital cameras, Construction of digital image sensor, Pixel, Resolution and Sharpness.
Filters in photography

What is a filter? Types of filter, U.V., Polarizing, ND, Soft Focus and other special effect filters
Modes of Camera

Shutter: Construction and types of shutter. Shutter timings and shutter speeds. Use of specific shutter speed depending upon lighting conditions, type of photography etc. Diaphragm: Construction of a diaphragm. Aperture and their corresponding f-numbers. ISO : International standard organisation. Different uses of ISO, ISO settings
Exposure

Meaning and definition of Exposure. F-number and shutter speed relationship, equivalent exposure settings.
Raw, JPG and TIFF

Understanding of different formats and resolutions of photographs
Focus

How to focus the image manually and auto, Focus area mode, AF Mode etc...
Picture Style

Picture Style function brings together the settings for image processing parameters (previously tone curve, sharpness and contrast) and colour matrix settings (previously standard, portrait, high and low saturation and Adobe RGB).
Histograms

A histogram is a graph counting how many pixels are at each level between black and white.
Depth of field

Meaning of depth of field, different factors affecting DOF such as aperture size, subject distance and focal length. Making use of the knowledge of DOF in photography.
White Balance

White balance (WB) is the process of removing unrealistic color casts, so that objects which appear white in person are rendered white in your photo.
Exposure Metering

Metering is the brains behind how your camera determines the shutter speed and aperture, based on lighting conditions and ISO speed. Metering options often include partial, evaluative zone or matrix, center-weighted and spot metering.
Angle & shots

Different angles and shots in photography
Photography as an art and Elements of Composition

Elementary rules of composition. Rule of thirds, figures and lines. Composing different types of subjects such as portraits, landscape and action.
Photography design principles

Photography design principles are simply some widely accepted guidelines for composing a photograph that add to its impact and make it all the more pleasing and interesting to the human eye.
Rule of Thirds

The “Rule of Thirds” one of the first things that budding digital photographers learn about in classes on photography and rightly so as it is the basis for well balanced and interesting shots.
Introduction to colours

Primary and secondary colours. Getting correct colour balance in a photograph and setting white balance in digital camera. Custom white balance. colours, Primary and secondary colours, complementary colours, colour of light, etc

Regular Batch
• New batches start Every Monday

Time

Batch Strength

10 Students

OFFLINE

• To apply, Visit the Institute
• Fill the form at least one day before the class starts
• Pay Rs.5000/- by cash/ Cheque /DD
• Two recent passport-size photographs in colour.

ONLINE

To apply, download the application form from our website and fill in all relevant details appropriately and send it with the following:

a) Two recent passport-size photographs in colour.
b) A non-refundable Course fee of Rs.5000/- by way of Cash / Cheque / Demand Draft favoring Creative Hut, payable at Ahmedabad.

Admissions: Full-time course / Part time course
Creative Hut Institute of Photography and Film
B-410, Rudra Arcade, Nr. May Flower Hospital, Memnagar, Ahmedabad - 52
Phone :( 079) 40048483, Cell: 9723 893 368
URL: www.creativehut.org, info@creativehut.org
After a close assessment through the portfolios, the selected candidates will be called for a final settlement of admission and submission of the fees. There after the admission will be confirmed.

Note:
The transfer / change in the course applied and once admitted will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Once a candidate is admitted for a particular course, no portion of the fees will be refunded under any circumstances.
The course content, format, rules and regulations is subject to change without any prior notice.

Assessments of students work both projects and assignments are made on regular basis. The perfection in all such works is expected. The skill, quality of work, techniques, originality, professional perfection etc… in their works are evaluated and corrected where ever necessary. Hence the process of assessment is carried out by the faculties from time to time.

All the classes, outdoor and indoor sessions, group/club meetings, lectures by the main & visiting faculties, guest lectures, submission of projects/ assignments are compulsory for all the students. Any violation in this can cancel the admission and or cancel the allotment of the certificate to the concerned student. On the other hand students are given enough time and guidance for the preparation of the project/assignment. The submission of project is compulsory and so they are given another chance to prepare their assignments if it is found to be unsatisfactory by the faculty.

For Indian Students

Course fee

Basic Course = Rs. 5,000/-

Basic Course + 1Year Subscription in Better Photography (Rs. 5,000+ Rs.750) =Rs.5750/-

Basic Course + Adobe Lightroom (Rs. 5,000+ Rs.1000) =Rs.6000/-

Basic Course + Adobe Lightroom + 1Year Subscription in Better Photography (Rs. 5,000+ Rs.1000+ Rs.500) =Rs.6500/-

Students should pay Full Amount in Advance

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Basic Photography

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