Photography
Overview
Photography is both a technical discipline and a creative art form. This course takes you from the fundamentals of your camera through advanced composition and editing, so you leave with the skills to produce professional-quality images. You will work through the full exposure triangle, learn how light and color behave in front of the lens, and practice composing and editing images the way working photographers do.
As Lebanon’s largest private vocational college, CIS College has trained students across its branches since 1991. This course blends theory with practical shooting exercises, moving from camera anatomy and manual settings to composition, Photoshop editing, and a final visual storytelling project.
What You Will Learn
- How your camera and lenses work, including sensor types and focal lengths
- The exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and how they work together
- Manual mode and semi-automatic modes (Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority) for real shooting situations
- Focus systems and metering techniques for different lighting conditions
- How to read light, color, and the histogram to expose scenes correctly
- Composition principles such as the rule of thirds and leading lines
- Photo editing in Photoshop, from RAW import to color correction and layers
- How to plan and produce a complete visual story through a final photo project
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover |
|---|---|
| Camera Fundamentals & Lens Mechanics | Camera anatomy, sensor types, full frame vs. crop sensor, focal lengths and compression |
| The Exposure Triangle: Aperture & Shutter Speed | Aperture and depth of field, f-stops, freezing motion vs. motion blur |
| ISO & Manual Mode Mastery | ISO and image noise, reading the exposure meter, adjusting manual mode for different lighting |
| Semi-Automatic Modes & Practical Control | Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority in outdoor and action shooting scenarios |
| Focus Systems & Metering Techniques | AF-S vs. AF-C focus modes, evaluative vs. spot metering, exposing high-contrast scenes |
| Light, Color & Histogram Control | White balance, reading the histogram, hard vs. soft light, midday vs. golden hour shooting |
| Composition & Photoshop Editing | Rule of thirds, leading lines, importing RAW and JPEG into Photoshop, exposure and color correction |
| Visual Storytelling & Final Project | Layers and text in Photoshop, resolution and pixels, producing a five-photo visual story |
Who This Course Is For
This course suits anyone who wants to move from casual photos to confident, professional-quality shooting, whether you are starting a photography hobby or aiming to enter the field professionally.
Certification
Graduates receive a certificate recognized by the Directorate General of Technical and Vocational Education.
Target audiences
- Beginners who want to master their camera
- Hobbyists building a portfolio
- Anyone considering photography as a profession
Requirements
- No prior photography experience required
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