Ashworth University

Ashworth University is recognized as a worldwide leader of comprehensive and accredited online studies. The three schools previously known as the Professional Career Development Institute, Ashworth College, and James Madison High School have since been combined under one name. What is the product of that unification? Provided is an array of courses with different upgrades allowing for increased instruction and plenty of support available.

When PCDI first opened in 1987, we offered only one career training course; our Professional Real Estate Appraisal Program. Today, we have over 75 programs related to careers. Millions of intelligent people have benefited from the flexible, lifestyle-friendly education available from Ashworth University. We are dedicated to helping fulfill personal and professional goals by providing a meaningful educational experience.

Students have the flexibility to learn what they want, how they want it and where they to get it. It's up to you to decide how fast you go through the study, setting your own schedule and deadlines. It is very easy to get help. After all, it's your education. At Ashworth University, you can have it the way you want it.

Intro to Photography

In overview, the artistic and technical aspects of photography are covered in this wide-ranging, hands-on course. As a student participating in our program, you will begin with some of the basics, such as the components of the camera and how to utilize and choose lenses, exposure, aperture, focusing and how to do it right. You will then move on to learning properties of color, principles of lighting, composition techniques, as well as the use of filters. You will be confident in the darkroom with having gained the essential skills for developing film and making prints. Also, you will learn of exciting new ways to approach digital photography.

Thirteen complete lessons comprise the Introduction to Photography Course. The lessons are easy to follow and will keep you on your toes. Each lesson will include a subject matter preview along with any objectives, an introductory note from your instructor and finally a vocabulary builder of new words and terms. Once received, you, the student should be prepared to begin the reading assignment. We recommend that you check and review what you've learned through practice exercises. An open-book exam ends the lesson, and it can be taken online.

Photography is both a creative art and a challenging science, so our lessons include information about the Camera, how to operate the camera, how to shoot for composition, how to develop film, printmaking, lighting, filters, accessories, the fundamentals of color photography, capturing digital images, digital color photography, digital darkroom as well as ethics and the law. You will also be given a beautifully illustrated lesson book, photographer's market, study guides, a photo supply kit, a career search guide, a time management guide, and details of our open-book online exams. We also provide tutorial assistant and convenient online student support. Successful photographers have the know-how to capture the essence of a moment in time, in an imaginative, visual way.

Specialization is offered in various areas such as:

• Portraiture
• Advertising and public relations
• Industrial or corporate work
• Fashion
• Photojournalism
• Weddings and special events
• Art or nature photography
• Architecture and real estate

Making up more than half of the photography related world, are self-employed photographers. The babies born, the more people want portrait photographers. With the recent growth of Internet versions of magazines, journals and newspapers, the need for commercial photography is also increasing. The future of photography professionals is in more of a demand than ever before.