Gulf Coast State College

Photography classes

Capture your life! Continuing Education offers an assortment of classes for professionals to beginners. Learn how to use your camera, choose the right gear, and how to shoot amazing photos. Take your skills to the next level!

Basics and beyond - beginning photography REGISTER!

Basics and Beyond will provide you with all the knowledge to think creatively and capture an amazing photo. If you are confused on how to use a Smartphone or digital camera, this course will show you the way. Students will learn the elements and principles of art, design and how to utilize these topics to make an incredible photo. Through in-class and out-of-class assignments, location challenges (field trips), and in-class critiques you are guaranteed to leave this course a new photographer.

-Experience Level: None needed

-Supplies Needed: Smartphone and/or Digital camera (Point and shoot or DSLR)

Mon. & Wed., Feb. 3 - 12, 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Student Union East (SUE) 246
CRN: 91116 | Course: XCE 0385 | Fee: $79

beyond the basics - intermediate photography REGISTER!

Are you rusty with your photography skills or craving to learn more? In this course learn how to become a director. It is important as a photographer to know how to make subjects feel comfortable and relaxed. Participants will explore different styles from street to sports photography. Building from the basics of photography, students will learn about photography equipment and figure out their style. Discover your talent!

-Experience Level: Prior photography knowledge

-Supplies Needed: Smartphone and/or Digital camera (Point and shoot or DSLR)

Tue. & Thurs., Mar. 3 - 12, 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Student Union East (SUE) 231
CRN: 91117 | Course: XCE 0388 | Fee: $79

ONLINE EDUCATION

Not able to attend our on-campus classes? GCSC Continuing Education offers a variety of online classes to fit into your schedule. Customize your learning environment and schedule while boosting your career advancement opportunities!

Discover Digital Photography REGISTER!

Gain the skills you need to take great photos with your digital camera and never miss a memorable moment again. This course is an informative introduction to digital photography, from DSLRs to smart phone cameras.

Introduction to Lightroom Classic CC REGISTER!

Save time as you enhance and manage your digital photos. This course will show you how to effectively edit and organize photos using Lightroom Classic CC with hands-on, easy-to-follow exercises that will help you perfect your digital photo collections.

Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera REGISTER!

Break through the technology barrier and discover how to use your DSLR to take beautiful photos. This course will help you learn about features and controls, proper lenses, metering, exposure, and more to take your photography to the next level.

Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera REGISTER!

Discover how your nature photos can become works of art rather than just snapshots. This course will help you explore composition and lighting as you master your digital camera’s controls and features to take exceptional nature photos in no time.

Photographing People With Your Digital Camera REGISTER!

Become a skilled photographer when it comes to taking beautiful pictures of adults, children, or babies. This course will help you discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos.

Lara Herter, Program Coordinator
lherter@gulfcoast.edu
T 850.873.3583