Photography: Essential Skills and Creative Approaches
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£495
- Start Date(s): 17 April 2024, 12 August 2024
- Duration: Wednesdays 6 - 8.30 pm, ten weeks or Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm.
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
This course is responding to the huge growth in ownership of digital SLR (DSLR) cameras.
It is designed to take you through the basic science, technology, craft and art of photography, and to develop your knowledge and skills so that you can create technically sound, interesting, professional images.
This course is ideal for the enthusiastic amateur photographer.
You will move away from shooting with the camera in automatic mode, and start using the various camera functions that will enable you to take control of your photographs, creating work that is more personal.
Topics will include:
- what is a photograph and why do we take them?
- constructed versus captured photography
- making images: looking and seeing
- composition
- exposure
- focus
- aperture
- shutter and shutter speed
- subject lighting
- digital developing and printing
- choosing and buying your equipment
- outlets for your finished photograph such as sales or exhibiting.
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Here’s what our previous attendees said:
“This course gave me impetus I needed to get out of a rut and think about the full capabilities of my camera. I especially enjoyed being part of a group and being inspired by its members, as well as having the support and expertise of our tutor. I feel much more confident about my skills and I now enjoy photography even more.” AS
"This course is pitched at a good level - challenging but achievable. It has given me the confidence to progress further." LT
"A great tutor, who set a good atmosphere for learning whilst helping and encouraging each other." DD
"Fantastic!!!" FC
What you’ll study
On this course, you will:
- learn about contemporary digital photography and current technology
- identify successful digital images
- discuss the aesthetic qualities of your work and that of others
- plan a photograph, from composition to digital printing
- work in different light situations
- manually adjust focus, shutter speeds and exposure to produce effects
- create unique images on location and in the studio environment
- edit images using basic Photoshop functions
- promote your images online to others.
How you’re taught
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University City Campus.
The course will be a mixture of theory and practice.
There will projects that explore artistic expression, reportage, commerciality, nature, people and community.
Further reading will also be suggested to further enhance your knowledge, reinforcing the practical assignments.
These practical assignments will be critiqued regularly, and an online learning community will be set up to help share your work with fellow students.
Further information
You will leave this course with the skills and knowledge to continue creating great photographs, either for your hobby or maybe as a gateway to further study or employment.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No experience is required.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No experience is required.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is:
Evening course £495.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
The fee for this course is:
Evening course £495.
Payment is due at the time of booking.