This course will teach you how to capture the beauty of an object in a photograph.
It blends theoretical and practical learning and will appeal to anyone interested in the art of creating still life images and the aesthetics of compositions.
Still life photography can bring inanimate objects to life.
On this course you’ll explore storytelling through different compositions and learn how to work with props and lighting to entice the viewer.
You’ll approach photography from a fine art perspective, giving your work a creative outlet that will appeal to a range of audiences.
What will you gain?
By the end of the course, you’ll have a portfolio of unique fine art images, the knowledge and experience of how to plan a shoot in a studio setting and ideas about how to continue your still life photography in the future.
Tutor profile: Paul Witney has been a professional photographer for over 30 years and teaches on the degree programmes at NTU.
He’s British Institute of Professional Photography qualified to Associate Level, and has worked in such diverse places as Kabul, Afghanistan and Glaciers in Iceland.
He’s had an impressive list of commercial clients including Royal Ordnance, Texaco, Local Councils, British Aerospace, Heckler and Koch, Jane’s Defence review (small arms), Mercedes-Benz UK, Thomas Cook and Nottingham Forest FC.
For eleven years he was also the Head of Photography and Video for a small government organisation.
Indicative maximum class size: 10
Need accommodation?
You can book a self-catered, single room with private bathroom on our city campus, right next door to our studios and classrooms. Find out more at: www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813
What you'll study
On this course, you will:
- improve your understanding of digital photography and the manual settings of your camera
- learn about studio lighting
- discuss the still life work of photographers and artists through history and into contemporary culture, and look at how they may inform the direction your work takes
- experiment with abstract shapes, colours and textures through compositions and framing
- use editing tools such as Photoshop to enhance and manipulate your images
- develop a personal style to your photography
- take part in regular individual and group critiques for your own development
- create inspiring still life images that have both an aesthetic and technical quality.
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: You should have some knowledge of using your digital camera in manual mode.
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: You should have some knowledge of using your digital camera in manual mode.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Browse our other photography short courses.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Browse our other photography short courses.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £495.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
The fee for this course is £495.
Payment is due at the time of booking.