Recognize three settings
Shutter speed controls the duration of the exposure. Aperture is the lens opening; a lower f-number means a wider opening. ISO is the sensitivity setting for exposure. These settings work together. Check your camera manual when unsure: controls and modes differ between models.
Exercise 1: make a comparable sequence
Keep your subject, position and light as consistent as possible. Make three images and record the settings for each. Compare them on a larger screen. Which photo shows movement? What do you notice in the background? What differences appear when you zoom in? Keep the less successful images too: they help you ask a focused question later.
Exercise 2: change the light
Repeat the same composition near the window and then farther away. Record what changes and what you choose to adjust. This is a comparison exercise, not a fixed recipe for every kind of photography. Look at the subject and available light before copying someone else’s settings.
Practise composition too
Next, make one image from closer to the subject and another showing more surroundings. Keep the main question simple: where should the viewer look first? An uncluttered background, deliberate framing and a chosen viewpoint can support your subject. Pick one image and write down why it works best for your purpose.
Make your next question specific
Bring your sequence and notes if you want to learn more. “Why does the background differ between photos 1 and 2?” is more useful than “My camera does not work”. Explore the current photography or cinematography modules at Creative College. Confirm equipment, software, teaching language and timetable before registering. This exercise is not required homework or evidence of a course outcome.