Diploma in Art, Design and Media L1 - Photography

Course overview

The Level 1 Diploma in Photography is designed to provide an introductory course to students who are intrigued and motivated by photography and want to explore, develop and test their creativity.

Course requirements

There are no set course requirements, other than being a keen photographer with an interest and passion for the course.

What will I do?

A varied number of photographic projects shall be set for you to interpret in your own style. We will look at landscapes, portraiture, studio, still life, action/movement and focus on a final major project of your own preferred genre with the opportunity to exhibit to friends and family at the end of the course. You will gain lots of photographic experience working both indoors and outdoors as well as studio and dark room based, from both practical and creative aspects.

The units covered include:

· An introduction to materials, processes and skills

· Design and Media project

· Darkroom, studio and location photography

What will it give me?

The course will give you a deeper understanding of photography and how to find your own style of working while building your portfolio.

There are lots opportunities for professional photographers varying from wildlife, wedding and pet photography, to high end catwalk fashion photography.

Working with an experienced freelance professional photographer for advice and support and a creative classroom environment will get the very best from you and your camera.

Materials needed

A DSLR camera and the willingness to learn. (Cameras can also be loaned from college).

What can I do when I finish?

The course will give you a Level 1 qualification and enable you to progress to a Level 2.

What next?

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