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Photography for Social Media

Topic:ICT, Media & Design

Course Type:Short & Modular Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    TBA
  • Registration Period:

    TBA
  • Duration/Frequency:

    8 hours
  • Mode of Training:

    Blended (F2F & Online Synchronous)
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic
  • Funding:

    Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, online registration will be closed.
You may register your interest, and would be notified if there is new run.

Course Objective

The course is designed to help participants create photos and output them, from their phones to social media while focusing on using the most direct route to desired end result. Key considerations for this course is ensuring participants can create, with minimum training in Media and Design.  

Participants will, also, acquire quick and problem-solving skills for brainstorming, creating photos, and posting images for social media. All these are completed, with minimum effort on mobile devices. Participants will go through basic and lighting setup, as well as understanding colours combinations.

Course Outline

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 
1. Describe basic camera terms (Apertures / ISO etc) and apply to image taking
2. Describe basic colour theories and apply to set dressing, in image taking
3. Analyse and evaluate lighting, as well as to apply it to image taking setup
4. Analyse and evaluate product / services to create ideal images for their marketing needs

Topics to be covered

1. Introduction to Image Content for Social Media 
2. Introduction to Image Format in Social Media 
3. Ideation for Images 
4. Mobile Device Rig Setup and Lighting 
5. Introduction to Prop Setting 
6. Basic Image Adjustments and Upload 
7. Practical Assessment 

Minimum Requirements

Ability to take a photo with their mobile devices

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

SME Employees / E-Commerce Practitioners

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

Applicants/Eligibility SkillsFuture Funding GST* Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹ $405.00 $10.80 $55.80
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 $315.00 $10.80 $145.80
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders $315.00 $10.80 $145.80
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders² $405.00 $10.80 $55.80
Others (Full fees payable) $0.00 $36.00 $486.00

Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. Click on “Register” to apply.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation through email. 

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