Your Personal Academy Dashboard

Welcome to your Academy Dashboard!

Start by exploring the Modules section. Each module is a step-by-step lesson covering different photography topics.

• Click any numbered cube to open a module
• Orange cubes = modules you've opened
• Grey cubes = modules not yet started
• Track your progress: "X/60 opened" shows how many modules you've completed

The Modules section contains 60 lessons organized into 5 categories:

• 15 Key Camera Setting Modules - Learn essential camera controls
• 10 Essential Gear and Accessory Guides - Equipment recommendations
• 10 Composition Guide Modules - Improve your photo composition
• 10 Photography Genre Topic Guides - Explore different photography styles
• 15 Practical Photography Assignments - Hands-on practice exercises

Each module opens as a web page. PDF assignments open in a new tab so you don't lose your place.

Test your knowledge with Exams & Certificates:

• Green cubes = exams you've passed
• Red cubes = exams you've failed (you can retake them)
• Grey cubes = exams not yet attempted
• Click "View Details" to see your exam history and download certificates
• Your progress shows as "X/15 passed"

Tip: Review the relevant modules before taking an exam to improve your chances of passing!

Practice Packs are 30 field exercises to reinforce what you've learned:

• Organized into 3 categories: Technical Foundations, Composition & Creative, and Genre-Specific
• Each practice pack is a web page with step-by-step instructions
• Orange cubes = practice packs you've opened
• Track your progress: "X/30 opened"

These are practical exercises you can do on location to improve your photography skills.

1-Page Field Checklists are quick reference guides:

• 35 printable checklists covering composition, genres, and camera settings
• Each checklist opens as a PDF in a new tab
• Print them and take them on location for quick reference
• Track your progress: "X/35 opened"

Tip: Bookmark your favorite checklists for easy access!

Use Bookmarks to save your favorite modules and pages:

• Click the bookmark button (⭐) on any module or article page
• Save up to 20 bookmarks
• Access them quickly from your dashboard

Recent Activity shows the last 10 pages you've visited, making it easy to pick up where you left off.

Use the Exposure Calculator to visualise camera settings for outdoor light:

• Open it from the Tools tile
• Experiment with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
• Great for planning exposure before a shoot

The Colour IQ / Hue Test measures your hue perception:

• Open it from the Tools tile
• Arrange each row from left (start) to right (end)
• Score and save your results to your dashboard

This is your private Q&A area to ask Alan questions:

• Your questions are private and only seen by Alan
• No other members can view your questions
• Check back for replies and updates

Discover your photography style with the Photography Personality Quiz:

• Located in the Membership Status tile
• Click "Take Photography Personality Quiz" to get started
• Your results will be saved and displayed on your dashboard
• You can retake the quiz anytime if your interests change

The quiz helps identify your primary photography style and other interests.

If you need assistance, check out:

• Course Feedback - Submit questions and share your progress
• Your Questions & Answers - Browse common questions and answers
• Robo-Ranger Chat - Get instant answers from Alan's AI assistant

You can also manage your subscription and account settings from the Membership Status tile.