Course overview

This course is perfect if you are wanting to learn a broad range of photography skills and would like to have a career in photography. Students will learn and develop a set of practical skills, exploring photographic techniques, equipment and materials, as well as undertaking research into the work of photographers and software used in photography and digital graphics. Further enrichment also includes photography exhibitions, cultural trips and working with local professionals. Progression from this course would be the Level 2 in Photography.

Course requirements

No formal entry requirements needed.

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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