INSIDE DOUGLAS COLLEGE / APRIL 10, 1990

 

 

Taking the guesswork out of photography

Of the wrong film,
or cutting off your subject’s

head — these are a few of the
problems facing the inexperienced
photographer.

“The major concern for
amateurs is learning to use their
equipment properly,” says
Deborah Shackleton, a profes-
sional photographer and educator.
“Fully automated camera systems
may become dysfunctional if the
operator is not aware of the basic
components and how they inter-
act.”

Shackleton is teaching a two-
session course at Douglas College
called Photographic Skills for the
Amateur Photographer on April 12
and 19.

“It’s designed for the hobbyist
and serious amateur photographer
who is looking to become more
adept at taking pictures technical-
ly and compositionally,” says
Shackleton.

Topics such as backgrounds,
portraits, groupings, close-ups and
scenics will be explored. In addi-
tion, the importance of correct

 

Coming Soon
to Douglas College

Unless otherwise indicated, events take place In the
Performing Aris Theatre, Room 4100.

BAND & CHORAL
CONCERTS

@ Friday, April 20 — 8:00 p.m.
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
CONCERT
Douglas College Concert Band &
Jazz Bands, Ed Bach, director
Douglas College Chorus,

Tatsuo Hoshina, director
General Admission: $5; Students
and Seniors: $3. Proceeds will go
towards music scholarships

@ Sunday, May 27 — 2:30 p.m.
CHORFEST 90
A weekend choral festival hosted by
Amabilis Singers, Douglas College
Choral Society, & B.C. Choral
Federation. Final concert in the
Douglas College Gymnasium,
2:30 p.m. Admission: $5
A 20th Anniversary event.

MUSIC STUDENT
RECITALS

@ Tuesdays — 2:00 p.m. - Free
April 10, 17, 24
MUSIC STUDENT RECITALS

@ Saturday, April 21 — 8:00 p.m.
STUDENT SHOWCASE RECITAL
Free admission

@ Sunday, May 27 - 2:00 p.m.
AMABILIS SINGERS
Douglas College Gymnasium
For ticket information call the Arts &
Humanities Office 527-5466

 

lighting procedures, shutter
speeds and the use of a light metre
will be emphasized.

With emphasis on the artistic
and mechanical aspects of photog-
raphy, students can expect to
achieve the balance necessary be-
tween expression and form, ena-
bling them to produce quality
pictures, Shackleton says.

“The goal is to produce a
photo with visual clarity, design,
and proper exposure.

“Ideally, the end result will be
reflective of how the photog-
rapher experienced the subject or
event.”

Hands-on experience and lots
of practice are the keys to success-
ful picture-taking, says Shack-
leton. Students will be given an
opportunity to demonstrate their
new skills in an assignment using
colour negative or slide film.

Eager photographers are en-
couraged to bring their en-
thusiasm, questions and cameras.

Photography Skills for the
Amateur Photographer, will be held
on Wednesday, April 12 and 19 at
Douglas College from 7:30 p.m. to
9:30 p.m. The fee is $30. To regis-
ter, call 527-5472 or 527-5473. @