Photography - Intermediate - Sydney Course

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.

• Please see scheduled class for delivery format.
• Online classes delivered via livestream video over Zoom.

The Photography – Intermediate course extends a student’s knowledge of basic photography skills that they may have learned by attending the Photography – Introduction course or through similar courses or personal experiences.

It is ideal for students with access to an SLR camera with manual controls and interchangeable lenses, which includes contemporary mirrorless SLR cameras.

The Photography – Intermediate course is not designed to support cameras that don’t have manual controls or interchangeable lenses – often referred to as compact or ‘all-in-one’ cameras.

This course is structured to help with technical aspects of capturing pictures – such as use of manual controls for creative effects. The course will also teach RAW image processing, however, it is not designed to teach deep knowledge in image editing or graphic arts.

Students will also have the opportunity to practice their skills during 2 field trips (excursions). 

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

Comprehensive overview of the Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera and how to get the most from it.

In this Photography – Intermediate course you will learn:

• Manual exposure
• Metering
• Manual focus
• Electronic flash
• RAW image capture and processing
• Monochrome image capture and digital filters/toning
• Manual white balance

Course Outcome

At the completion of the course, students can expect to be competent in the control of an SLR camera.

What to Bring

• SLR camera with lens
• Tripod for the excursion
• Suitable clothing for the current Sydney weather
• Comfortable walking shoes

Prerequisite: Desirable

The Photography – Intermediate course is suitable for students with prior experience using a camera system with manual controls and interchangeable lenses. Students will need access to:

• SLR camera with manual controls and allows interchangeable lenses
• Personal computer capable of hosting RAW image editing software (usually the software comes with the camera)

Note: it is not essential that multiple lenses are available to the student – only that the student’s camera system is capable of supporting interchangeable lenses.

Important Information

The excursions will run conditional on good weather - If raining, excursions will likely be re-scheduled for another date within the enrolled term. 

Please bring a tripod for excursions.

Delivery Mode

• Four classroom-based theory sessions of 2.5 hours each.
• Two field trips (excursions) of up to 3 hours each (one on weekend morning, one on evening).
• The field trips’ locations are usually the Rocks, Sydney and on other location within an hour (driving time) of Carlingford.
• We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.

To check the delivery mode of the course you are interested in please view the class timetable.

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Remote learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online.

Remote learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Livestream video classes online
• Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!