Michigan State University
Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR Specialization

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Michigan State University

Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR Specialization

Create photographs you will be proud to share.. Build a solid foundation in digital photography, growing in knowledge from camera to composition!

Peter Glendinning
Mark Valentine Sullivan

Instructors: Peter Glendinning

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(5,485 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

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Taught in English
59 practice exercises

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Specialization - 5 course series

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Category: Photography
Category: Design Elements And Principles
Category: Peer Review
Category: Image Quality
Category: Photo/Video Production and Technology
Category: Creativity

What you'll learn

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Category: Photography
Category: Photo/Video Production and Technology
Category: Peer Review
Category: Image Quality

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Category: Photo Editing
Category: Design Elements And Principles
Category: Photography
Category: Digital Design
Category: Storytelling
Category: Image Quality
Category: Adobe Creative Cloud
Category: File Management

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Category: Photography
Category: Photo Editing
Category: Digital Publishing
Category: Peer Review
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Image Quality
Category: Web Design and Development
Category: Creativity

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Creativity
Category: Storytelling
Category: Photography
Category: Image Quality
Category: Design Elements And Principles
Category: Writing
Category: Peer Review
Category: Content Creation

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Instructors

Peter Glendinning
Michigan State University
5 Courses345,163 learners
Mark Valentine Sullivan
Michigan State University
5 Courses345,163 learners

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