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Intermediate 103: Ethical Wildlife Photography (SFC-eligible)

This course provides participants with an intimate insight into animal and wildlife photography. It will cover the skills, knowledge and ethics required for participants to gain a better understanding on the creation of wildlife images.

A veteran wildlife photographer who has covered assignments for Animal Planet and zoos around the world, Julian W. will be at hand to guide the participants along. He will share his vast knowledge in this area, and provide valuable tips on how to get that winning wildlife picture. 

Pre-requisites

Students are expected to have completed our Basic Photography course or have good knowledge of the following:-

  • Functionalities of your personal DSLR or any interchangeable lens camera system
  • Photography foundation (i.e. you know the difference between f/2 and f/22, why you would choose one over the other and knowing when shots turn out all blurry, you can troubleshoot to shoot again to get it sharp)
  • Comfortable working/shooting with various functionalities of your camera

 

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER VIA THIS SITE IF YOU ARE CLAIMING SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT.

If you are claiming Skillsfuture Credit, please refer to the procedures, terms and conditions below instead:-

All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. For more information, please visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (www.skillsfuture.sg/credit).

  1. Send an Email to cia@canon.com.sg, with subject titled “SkillsFuture Course”.

    Include these details in your email to us:

    • Full name as per NRIC
    • Course Name
    • Intake
    • Camera Model
    • Mobile No

    Step 2: Our system will generate a Confirmation and send it via Email to you upon successful registration.

    Step 3: Either screen print or save the Confirmation Email from us into a PDF and proceed to skillsfuture.sg/credit to login with your Singpass.

    Step 4: Register your Profile information with SkillsFuture and proceed with the claim process. Search for “Canon Singapore” in the search field on SFC webpage and pick the course that you wish to claim for. Attached the Confirmation Email PDF and submit your claim.

    Step 5: Please email us the SFC approved notification upon receiving the same day or not later than 3 days before commencing the Course for our reference and record.

    Please take note of the following:

  1. Notwithstanding of the above, your course registration is subject to SkillsFuture’s approval on your SFC Application.
  2. Inoccurrence of any of the following events, you will be required to make full or partial payment prior to attending the Course:-
    • The SFC Application is rejected or cancelled by SkillsFuture as at the commencement date of the Course; or
    • The approved SFC is lesser than the course fee as at the commencement date of the Course.
  3. Meanwhile, please also take note the following:-

For Course related inquiries, please email cia@canon.com.sg

 

2.5 hours classroom duration 

Technical proficiency

  • Camera gears & accessories
  • Understanding your subject(s)
  • The ethical approach
  • Exposure control & recommended settings
  • Ethical Photography

Core skills

  • Composition for wildlife photography
  • Lighting matters
  • Tips & tricks
  • 3 Ps – Patience, Persistence & Pace

4 hours outdoor practical*

  • Quick brief at the venue.
  • Instructor on location to guide and give advice.
  • Photo Assignment

*Additional note: The practical lesson will be either be held at the Zoo or other nature locations in Singapore. Entrance fees are borne by students, and transport to and/from the designated location are not inclusive in the course fees. 

4 hours outdoor practical*

  • Quick brief at the venue.
  • Instructor on location to guide and give advice.
  • Photo Assignment

*Additional note: The practical lesson will be either be held at the Zoo or other nature locations in Singapore. Entrance fees to be borne by students, and transport to and/from the designated location are not inclusive in the course fees. 

2.5 hours classroom duration

  • What makes a great wildlife photo?
  • Photos review and assessment
  • Moving on from here
  • Q&A
  • Wrap-up
  • Workshop is open to all camera brand users (mirrorless / DSLR cameras)
  • Registration must be made via this website on a first-come-first-served basis. No reservation entertained.
  • The detailed information on venue and outing will be informed to participants during the first lesson.
  • Entrance fees to any venue during practical session will be borne by the course participants. Course instructor will advise further during the first lesson.
  • Participants must bring their own cameras, lenses, filters, tripod & charged batteries.
  • Canon Singapore Ptd. Ltd. shall not be held responsible for any injuries or mishaps during the workshop.
  • In the event of workshop cancellation due to unexpected circumstances, Canon Singapore Ptd. Ltd. will refund participants on their paid fees. 
  • Canon Singapore Ptd. Ltd. reserves the right to make any other amendments without prior notice.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

WE ARE LOCATED AT: 1 Fusionopolis Place, (Level 3, Training Room) Galaxis (via East Lobby) Singapore 138522

  • Please proceed to the Galaxis East Wing lobby reception in exchange (bring along your ID card with photo) for lift access to Level 3 Canon training office.
  • Registration starts 10mins before the class commence and please be punctual.
  • For enquiry, please email us at cia@canon.com.sg
  • We seek your understanding that all emails will be correspond within the next business day. If you have any further enquiry, please contact our Customer Service hotline at 6799 8686 during office hours from Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm.

Thank you and looking forward to having you in our class.

Thank you for your interest. For further enquires please email to cia@canon.com.sg