What courses are available?
Courses are divided into six groups:
There are 50 free lessons to choose from. If you have attended our MediaSchool you'll find our Online lessons extremely useful to refresh your knowledge, alternatively, if you have booked into one of our classes you'll get a "head start" by completing the Online lessons before you attend.
These are hands on classes designed to teach actual photographic skills. As a result they do require some understanding of camera usage.
The photographic experience section also includes our MasterClass series that includes teaching by industry professionals.
Introduction to Digital SLR classes are three hour classes designed to help you get the most from your new or existing camera.
The class focuses on the most common controls used on your camera as well as explaining the basics of photography.
The introduction to Digital SLR class is in two parts although more experienced photographers may want to skip part 1.
The SLR camera section also includes our Masterclass series that includes teaching by industry professionals.
Our current MasterClasses include Portrait,Landscape,Food,Travel and Macro photography
Our compact camera courses currently include:
- Compact camera Complete - a very comprehensive three hour class that covers almost all you need the get the best from your new camera.
The Introduction to Video Camera course is a three hour course designed the help you to get the most from your new or existing video camera.
Software Courses
All software courses are "Hands-on" with the emphasis on enhancing photographs rather than a lecture environment.
Each student will have a laptop provided for the class preloaded with images. Our lecturers will then guide you through the software in an easy manner to allow you to get the most from the software.
Courses currently available include:
Frequently ask questions
Will the lecturer talk about my particular camera?
In each introductory course on several key parts the lecturer will ensure that every attendee can find the most important controls on their own camera. If your questions are not answered during the formal component of the course you will get an opportunity to have any question answered in the Q&A section of the course.
How large are the classes?
Our introduction to course normally has 14-16 students.
Our software classes have 5-6 students
And our photographic experience and master classes have between 5-8 students
Can I have a one to one class?
One to one classes are available where you can set the agenda as well as the times. Please contact our media school direct so we can discuss your particular needs.
Does michaels media school organize corporate classes?
We have a range of options for your corporation. Please contact the Michaels corporate department and we can arrange a bespoke class to your own needs. Please note our main lecturers all hold a current TAA certificate IV in training and assessment.
How much do the courses cost?
Pricing of each course is detailed together with the course description.
If you purchased your Compact, SLR or Video camera from Michaels, you will most likely be entitled to a complimentary place to whichever of the introductory courses is applicable to your camera. You may bring a second attendee a special price.
How can I pay for my course?
Either book or pay on-line via the link on the class page or come into our store and see one of our consultants.
How often are the classes held?
Our media school is open every day and has three purpose built classrooms. We run classes seven days a week as well as some evenings.
The class page will have a timetable link that should show available spaces. Note: when the class is full it no longer shows on the timetable
What is the cost of a second attendee?
Providing they come with you to the same session, and you are sharing use of the same camera during the class, a second person can attend either the Compact, SLR or Video camera courses for the special price of $25.
If however, they wish to attend a different session, or bring their own camera, they will need to pay the full course fee.
A second attendee price is only applicable to some introductory courses.
Where are the courses held?
All courses except for the Weekend Workshop - are held in the Michaels Media School class rooms / lecture theatres located on Level 1 of the Michaels store, on the corner of Elizabeth & Lonsdale Streets, in the heart of Melbourne.
The Weekend Photographic Workshop is held in the small township of Bealiba, in Central Victoria.
What standard are our lecturers?
All of our lecturers are professionals in their field, be it photography or videography.
Can I bring my child?
Our objective is to provide a learning environment for all participants. Past experience has shown that participants who have brought toddlers and younger children have been distracted and fellow participants have commented that they too have been distracted.
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