Free on-line RMIT University Photography Course

[p38arover]

Here is a FREE online photography course. Starts 5th January. Take a look - there is a full course description....




RMIT University is an Australian university of technology and design based in Melbourne, Victoria. RMIT was founded in 1887 by grazier, politician and public benefactor the Hon. Francis Ormond, as the Working Men's College of Melbourne

What's it about?

You will learn about photography as a visual art practice, and how this can help you to become an engaging and active photographer. You will explore the work and concepts of contemporary photographic artists, which may trigger a new interest in what you photograph. In addition to this, you will also learn some of the practical skills required to further explore photography in exciting and creative ways. Finally, we look at the idea of a "digital darkroom" and explore ways that you can further your interest in photography through post-production knowledge and techniques.

https://www.open2study.com/courses/the-art-of-photography


Read more at: FREE 1 Month Online University Photography Course. - PentaxForums.com (http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/173-general-photography/283716-free-1-month-online-university-photography-course.html#ixzz3N4nltNS2)

[Bytemrk]

Thanks Ron,

Anyone else registered for this?

I thought I might see what it is like....looks interesting.

[AllTerr]

Thanks Ron,

Anyone else registered for this?

I thought I might see what it is like....looks interesting.


I will if you will.....;)

[Bytemrk]

I already have :D


Like I need something else to do :whistling:

[Bushie]

I've registered for this one (now I just have to hope that work doesn't go and get in the way :()

Martyn

[WhiteD3]

Me too!

[werdan]

And me!

[Bytemrk]

Looks like quite a little group of us!

[p38arover]

Me, too.

[dmdigital]

I'm in. So let's form a study group :)

[Barefoot Dave]

I'm in. So let's form a study group :)
I'm in as well. Ditto the above.
Thanks for the heads up, RON!

[p38arover]

Has anyone received the first lesson?

[Bytemrk]

Ron , I think you need to log into their site and follow the go to Classroom button.

I won't be able to have a good look until later this evening, but I'm pretty sure that is how you get to the coursework...

[p38arover]

Doh! :oops2:

[p38arover]

I've watched the first video and I'm lost. I have no idea what a hashtag # is used for nor Google+

[omy130]

My whole family signed up. We're going to do first session tomorrow.

[WhiteD3]

I'm in. So let's form a study group :)

Let's..............but how? I had a quick look without reading any instructions..........to no avail :angel:

[dmdigital]

I'm a little confused too. Gone through first 4 modules and also read the google+ how to in further reading. I think it may all become clear at the end of this week's modules.

If you search on #O2Sphoto there's a number of posts and pictures but a lot relate to previous years course.

[Bytemrk]

Haven't read through how to sort the study group bit yet...

But have done the first 6 videos. It's a little slow at the moment.....but early days yet.

If anyone wants to try and find me on Google +, just search Mark Sewell.

I've just realised I still have my old Discovery on my front page.... I obviously don't go there often :angel:

[Bushie]

not doing too well with it at the moment.


Error: Database connection failed
It is possible that the database is overloaded or otherwise not running properly.
The site administrator should also check that the database details have been correctly specified in config.php




Martyn

[Bytemrk]

I've been on it with no problem..... but I must say the site is terribly slow.

Even though I have 100Mb cable... I'm still seeing pages time out occasionally and very slow page loads.

On the upside, finished this weeks videos and aced the module 1 assessment..... :beer:

Now to work out about sharing photos and this group stuff...:angel::angel:

[Bushie]

All good now, I've completed the first 5 videos, but yes the site has been slow. Will see how it goes in the morning.


Martyn

[Bytemrk]

Just an idea trying to form a group:

If at least one photo you share on the Open2Study community page, tagged with #o2Sphoto, had a Land Rover in it....

We might be able to find each other :D

Mine is up of my Silver Disco 2a ;)

[Bytemrk]

How is anyone progressing?

I've posted a couple of images on the Google+ community, but haven't yet joined up with any team.

I found the link to the group project today: https://plus.google.com/+Open2studyEducation/posts/BEhDJR5PWYa

Might be a couple of days before I get a chance to get out and shoot due to work... ( Unless I go shooting the moon :p But I guess I better find a group soon. :angel:

[dmdigital]

Mark if you and I form a group we need another 2 members.

[werdan]

I'll be in your group, so one more. :)

[WhiteD3]

I'll be in your group, so one more. :)

As will I.

Did the first 5 topics this morning. Speed was good, as was the content.

I'm not a Google fan and so my skill level is low...........but I have created a group at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/aulro-o2s
I assume you'll need to ask to join and then I approve it.

Cheers,

Mark

[dmdigital]

I've asked to join. I find Google+ very difficult to use too.

[Bytemrk]

Cool we are on the way,

I've logged in and can see Marks posts.... I've just posted and attached the project PDF... we need to decide what theme we are going to do ;)

Progress :p

[WhiteD3]

Derek and Bushie approved on Google.

[p38arover]

I've applied to join the group.

[WhiteD3]

I've applied to join the group.

...........and you're in............although it took me a few minutes to figure out how :confused:

[Bytemrk]

Welcome Ron,

We are having a party over there...:spudnikparty:

None of us seems to have a clue what's going on.....:angel:

But we have successfully got our group happening... thanks to Mark(WhiteD3) :thumbsup:

[dullbird]

I forgot all about this and now I have missed the sign up because it ended on the 8th didn't it?

[werdan]

Click the link and give it a try, db.
It's not as rigid as it makes out to be. I'm halfway through the second module that isn't supposed to start until the 12/1. :)

[Bytemrk]

Sneaky bugger :p I never even though to try :P

Andrew is right Lou, if you can register, its all pretty casual and I easily did the whole of this weeks online training in 1 evening, so you will catch up anyway.

WhiteD3 might even let you join the group if you behave :D

[p38arover]

OK, what is our theme?



Form a group of 4-6 members and choose one of the following themes:

? Green
? Transport
? Building
? Thinking
? Trees
? Circle

I'm not very good with imaginative stuff so I'm leaning to towards Transport but am happy to try something else.

[Bytemrk]

Transport is good Ron.

I don't think we had a final decision.,. but Transport what the main suggestion in the group:

https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/aulro-o2s

And I spend a bit of today chasing trains :P

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/920.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/921.jpg

[dmdigital]

Lucky you Mark, monsoon trough has been sitting over us for 4 days now so nothing from me yet. I have a couple of commissioned shots to do too so all is on hold until I get a break in the weather.
Mind you rain is good, makes it nice and cool.
I did have a thought about the topic Green, as I could have had fun with the R72 filter:cool:

That second shot's the classic leaving the bridge one :D

[Bytemrk]

Hope the weather gives you a break. ;)


My wife's comment as I was heading out yesterday:

"Surely a bunch of Land Rover guys should choose GREEN" :p

[werdan]

So I tried doing a shot for Transport. I'm not really sure if it works or not though.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/786.jpg

[Bytemrk]

There you go Andrew,

I edited your link.... the image thing only works on http not https..so I deleted the "S" for you :D

I like the concept... but I agree, I'm not sure it works.... It kind of does... not quite sure what doesn't.

[Bushie]

For me the focus should have been a bit further down the road, maybe around the second 40 sign, but then I'm not sure what the dof would be like, but I think it would pull the eyes into the pic better.


Martyn

[dullbird]

I agree with bushie...

For me and remember its everyone's personal taste when looking at a photo.

There is way to much going on, on the left side. The sign is nice and sharpe but its so sharp that it draws me straight to it and its not interesting enough for me to stay engaged with it but I find it hard to look off around the scene

Which I know that's not what you want hence everything being else being out of focus.

I don't think it helps that you have taken the sign to the edge of the frame either.

[p38arover]

Do we want a theme in transport? Rail, flight, road?

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=89478&stc=1&d=1421386971

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=89479&stc=1&d=1421387715

[Bytemrk]

I think transport makes sense Ron,not sure if we need it more specific than that.

I grabbed this on Wednesday night on my way home. Currently straight out of he phone.... might see if I can do anything to it with Lightroom.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/222.jpg


It does look better on a smaller screen than here.....plenty of other options though..Trains... Balloons...... Land Rovers....

Did someone say Land Rovers.? :angel::D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/726.jpg

OR

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/727.jpg

[WhiteD3]

The Pacific Dawn was in town today...

The theme is transport but I was trying for something different.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/687.jpg

Maybe too much happening in this one...
I was thinking of calling it "Where's my riverside view gone!"
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/688.jpg

Boost to the reds in this one.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/689.jpg

[dullbird]

I like the life boat one mainly because its framed within a frame... and there is also a fair bit of symmetry going on

[dullbird]

How is the course going peeps?

[WhiteD3]

Just finished module 3 which I thought was the best so far. I think overall its pretty good considering the price.

[Bytemrk]

Yeh, I'd agree , it's not exceptional, but certainly great value considering it's free!

Personally I just need to make myself get out and practice a lot more.

Lou you may be interested to know, it appears to be a course that's repeated regularly. Next one starts on 9th February ;)

https://www.open2study.com/courses/the-art-of-photography

[dullbird]

So do your photos get judged by others or teacher or anything?

How do you know that your doing a good job

[Bytemrk]

They use a Google+ page for you to share photos for feedback and communicate with fellow students.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109884612535648130959/stream/029f51f6-c588-4cc2-a6b6-9b3c6e426a3d

Some that comment are very good... others have little clue in my view, but that or course is that nature of this type of feedback.

There is appears to be zero feedback from those that actually run the course.

[dullbird]

Yeah that seems pretty pointless.

Because everyone is on the course to learn so your getting judged by someone else who is learning also??

[Bytemrk]

Interesting to here what the others think.... but I think while some giving feedback were quite useful..... most were not.

It would have been nice to see some feedback from the course staff in my view.

[dmdigital]

Nothing more to add to what you guys have already said. I'm glad it's free.

[p38arover]

I stopped doing the modules about a week ago.

[Bytemrk]

I wizzed through the modules and tests pretty quickly..... aced most of it... but I don't think that part will make me a better photographer.

Where these sorts of courses should add value, in my view is helping you take better images in the real world... That takes lots of practise and critical review of what you produce.

That's why I think it is a pity there was no real feedback from the course staff.

I think I have a reasonably strong technical understanding .... but I still have a long way to go to be a good photographer... glad I enjoy the practise so much...;)

[p38arover]

I still have a long way to go to be a good photographer... glad I enjoy the practise so much...;)

First part - me, too.

Second part - I find I rarely take pix any more. My wife has commented on the amount of photography gear that I have and which never gets used, e.g., I have far too many lenses and flash guns.

I can go out for a day with the camera and not take any pix.

[dullbird]

You do appear to have a lot of gear Ron

[p38arover]

You do appear to have a lot of gear Ron

Oh, I do! Half a dozen flash guns, three SLRs, four DSLRs, one bridge camera, one mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, probably twenty lenses - perhaps more, camera GPS, 6 camera bags, two cases to carry lenses, two flash umbrellas, 4 remotes for flash, three tripods, one monopod. There's probably more stuff.

I rarely use any of it.

[Bushie]

I can go out for a day with the camera and not take any pix.

Same here, but then I can also go out without a camera and kick myself for the rest of the day.

If you decide to sell any gear remember to post here first - I take it it all works :D:D


Martyn

[p38arover]

Same here, but then I can also go out without a camera and kick myself for the rest of the day.

So do I.


If you decide to sell any gear remember to post here first - I take it it all works :D:D


Martyn

Well, the cameras and lenses are all Pentax mount.....

My old *istD with two lenses (18-55 kit lens and a 28-300) stays in the car all the time. Even though it still takes excellent pix, if it gets stolen it's not a big loss.

The K100D is with my daughter. The K-5 is my main camera but if I need a second set up with a different lens for quick changes, the K-7 goes with me because its control set up is the same as the K-5. For example, for Anzac Day, I'll carry two bodies, the K-5 with the DA* 60-250 and the K-7 with something wider - I might use the new 18-135 this year..

[dullbird]

Well I have decided that I might go and do another short photography course.
!I did basic and intermediate at a community collage about 7/8 years ago with my D80 because I had never owned a dslr camera before.

So I'm thinking I might do an intermediate workshop for a refresher and then do a short advanced course.

This way I can get familiar with the more newer features on my camera with a professional
I also really would like to learn how to use my flash gun more.

And by joining this course there is also an opportunity to be invited in to a photography group in the region that holds exhibitions, but I guess you have to be good enough for that.

[wardy1]

Thanks for posting this!
I've joined up too. Really looking forward to learning more. I think I take a reasonable pic already, but there are times when I just can't get the shot to reflect exactly what I'm seeing. We probably all have the same problem LOL.

My name on the course is Wardy btw