Course Overview

This course provides an introduction into the basic principles of digital photography. If you have your own digital SLR camera, then please bring it along but you won’t need to own your own camera to take part. You will learn how to use all of the camera settings and how to apply them in both studio and location settings. The course is divided into three sections – technical skills development, practical implementation and creative experimentation with a chance to reflect and develop with the skills gained with guidance and support from an experienced photographer and instructor.

Units of study/what is involved:

• Understanding aperture
• Shutter speeds
• ISO
• Exposure metering
• Histograms
• White balance
• Dynamic range
• RAW v JPEG
• Lenses
• Finding your aesthetic voice
• Visual story-telling
• Connecting with an audience
• Composition and framing
• Studio shoots
• Location shoots
• Experimentation
• Editing – Adobe Lightroom
• Reflection

Additional costs

All equipment will be provided. You will also have the option of printing a chosen photograph of up to A3 size.

Assessment Methods

RARPA – Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement through a diagnostic start point, a mid-course review and an end of course reflection on the skills and knowledge gained in line with expectations.

Progression Options

Photography Diploma or Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.