Stanford University posted online 
lectures and accompanying materials for the course on digital photography (CS 178). The course introduces students to the scientific, artistic, and computer aspects of digital photography - how the camera works, how to take good pictures, how to handle photos.
In addition to lectures, there is a detailed lesson plan, a list of required textbooks and software, and interactive materials ( 
flash applets ) that illustrate each lecture. There is also a list of weekly practical tasks, and in conclusion - a 
list of questions on the exam and 
analysis of solutions . As a bonus - the 
animation assembly of the camera Canon 10D . In principle, all these materials are enough to complete the course independently, and then pass the exam and check your answers.