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Module 2 · Level 1 — Beginner

Learning to See

You can explain why you like or dislike a photograph.

4 lessons · 32 min video · Animation · · 4/4 in English
Recommended prerequisite:
M1
  1. 2.1Visual literacyIn EnglishWhy do we look at one photo for 1 second and another for 1 minute?A strong photograph draws the eye in and holds it there.8 min
  2. 2.2Visual weight and the focal pointIn EnglishWhere does the eye go first in a photograph?The eye goes first to what is bright, sharp, high-contrast and human.8 min · visuals described in the audio version
  3. 2.3The 4 questions of a good photoIn EnglishGood according to whom?Is the subject clear, is the light good, is the frame simple, is there a feeling?8 min
  4. 2.4Seeing like a photographerIn EnglishHow do photographers see the world differently?Noticing light, line and the moment is a habit, and it can be learned.8 min

Module project · warm-up

Pick 5 photos you like and analyze each one with the 4 questions.