Comprehensive Mobile Photography Course Curriculum: Online Self-Paced

• Lesson 1.1: Understanding Your Smartphone Camera: Exploring camera features (aperture, shutter speed, ISO – explained in simple terms!), understanding megapixels, sensor size limitations, and choosing the right phone for photography.
• Lesson 1.2: Composition Basics: Rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, framing, negative space, and the golden ratio. Practical exercises using everyday objects.
• Lesson 1.3: Light and Exposure: Understanding natural light (golden hour, blue hour), artificial light sources, and exposure triangle basics (simplified for mobile). Exercises on adjusting brightness, contrast, and exposure compensation.
• Lesson 1.4: Focusing and Stability: Mastering focus techniques (tap-to-focus, continuous autofocus), using stabilization techniques (tripods, monopods, self-timer), and understanding image stabilization features in your phone.

• Lesson 2.1: Shooting Modes: Exploring different shooting modes (portrait, landscape, night, panorama, etc.) and understanding their applications. Practical exercises in various settings.
• Lesson 2.2: Editing Basics: Introduction to mobile editing apps (Snapseed, Lightroom Mobile, VSCO), basic editing techniques (cropping, straightening, adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation), and non-destructive editing workflows.
• Lesson 2.3: Advanced Editing Techniques: Color grading, tone mapping, using presets, and creating a consistent editing style. Advanced editing exercises with provided sample images.
• Lesson 2.4: Using Filters and Presets: Understanding the impact of filters, creating custom presets, and applying filters tastefully.

• Lesson 3.1: Landscape Photography: Capturing stunning landscapes, understanding composition in wide shots, using filters for dramatic effects, and post-processing techniques.
• Lesson 3.2: Portrait Photography: Mastering portrait composition, using lighting effectively, utilizing portrait mode features, and retouching portraits.
• Lesson 3.3: Street Photography: Capturing candid moments, understanding ethics and composition in street photography, and using mobile editing to enhance street photos.
• Lesson 3.4: Low-Light Photography: Techniques for shooting in low-light conditions, using night mode features, and post-processing low-light images.

• Lesson 4.1: Image Selection and Curation: Choosing the best photos, creating cohesive sets, and understanding visual storytelling.
• Lesson 4.2: Social Media Strategies: Sharing your photos on Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms, using relevant hashtags, and engaging with your audience.
• Lesson 4.3: Building a Portfolio: Creating an online portfolio, showcasing your best work, and presenting your skills to potential clients.
• Lesson 4.4: Protecting Your Images: Understanding copyright, watermarking, and protecting your intellectual property.

• Lesson 5.1: Using External Lenses and Accessories: Exploring the possibilities of external lenses (wide-angle, macro, telephoto), tripods, and other accessories for mobile photography.
• Lesson 5.2: Mobile Photography for Video: Basic video recording techniques, editing videos on mobile, and creating engaging video content.

• Quizzes at the end of each module.
• Final project: Students will create a photo series based on a chosen theme.

• Smartphone with a decent camera.
• Mobile editing apps (Snapseed, Lightroom Mobile, or similar).
• Internet access for online lectures and resources.