Course Overview
Step into the world of smartphone photography with our Take, Save and Share Great Photos and Videos workshop!
Today’s smartphones and tablets make it easy to capture special moments—from family gatherings and holidays to everyday memories. With built-in camera apps, your device allows you to take photos, record videos, and store them all in one place, ready to view and share.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to confidently use your device’s camera to take photos and videos, organise your collection, and share them with friends and family. The session is designed to be simple, supportive, and practical, helping you build skills step by step in a relaxed environment.
Whether you’re capturing grandchildren, travel memories, or everyday moments, this course will help you feel more comfortable using your device to take, manage, and share photos and videos.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
Topics include:
- How to open and use the camera app on your smartphone or tablet
- How to take photos and record videos using different modes
- Simple techniques for taking better photos, including framing, lighting, and focus
- How to view your photos and videos in your gallery or Photos app
- How to organise your photos into albums to keep them easy to find
- How to delete unwanted photos and free up space on your device
- Basic editing tools such as cropping, rotating, and improving brightness
- How to trim short videos and make simple improvements
- How to share photos and videos using messages or email
- Understanding privacy and safety when sharing images
A smartphone or tablet camera can:
- Take photos and record videos
- Store images in a gallery or photo library
- Organise photos automatically by date, people, or location
- Edit photos with simple tools such as crop, rotate, and filters
- Share photos instantly with friends and family via messages or email
Course outcome
After this workshop, you should feel more confident using your device’s camera and managing your photos and videos.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Confidently open and use the camera to take photos and videos
- Navigate your photo library to view and manage your images
- Organise and delete photos to keep your device tidy
- Perform simple edits to improve your photos and videos
- Share photos and videos with others using messages or email
- Understand basic privacy considerations when sharing images
What you need to know
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Participants should feel comfortable using basic functions on their device, such as unlocking the screen and opening apps.
Prerequisite: Essential
Participants must be aged 60+. Tech Savvy Seniors is part of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded in partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra.
What you need to provide
- Notepad and pen
- A smartphone or tablet with a camera
- Your device should be charged and in working order
- Access to your email or messaging apps (if available) for sharing photos
Other information
Important Information
- This is a hands-on course with a combination of demonstrations and practical activities to help build confidence
- You will learn by taking photos, organising your photo library, editing images, and sharing them with others
- Please ensure you are comfortable sharing a photo during class activities
- Basic privacy and safety considerations when sharing photos and videos will also be covered