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Digital Photography for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course

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Master essential photography techniques. Develop picture-making skills and explore your creative vision.
Next start months
August 2025
Tutor(s)
Teri Pengilley
Price
From £740.00

Course description

Course overview

This lively and informative course is ideal for both beginners and those with some basic photography experience who want to gain greater creative control over their camera. Students will develop an awareness of the essential picture-making skills applicable to this medium.

Through a mix of informal lectures and hands-on workshops, you'll explore the creative and technical possibilities of your camera by responding to a series of guided briefs.

These sessions will be complemented by slide lectures on historical and contemporary photography, giving you a deeper understanding of the aesthetics and visual language of the medium.

Who this course is for

  • Students aged 16 to 18 with a passion for photography, including beginners
  • Students who would like to try something new, fun and meet other young creatives

Key information

Topics covered

  • Basic camera operation
  • Focus control file quality (JPG vs RAW)
  • Exposure and light metres
  • Composition and framing techniques
  • Creative use of shutter speeds and apertures
  • How to use flash and filters

Learning outcomes

  • Develop an awareness of the essential techniques and picture-making skills applicable to photography
  • Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
  • Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
  • Experience art school teaching

For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies, learning requirements and online study.

Materials

  • Digital camera and its instruction manual
  • Notebook and pen


IMPORTANT - Adobe ID Login for Short Course Students

Students will need to create an account with Adobe (unless you already have one) to access the Adobe suite at the college – instructions are included below. You'll need to use a personal email address to create this. If you already have an account with Adobe, please make sure you bring your login details with you on the first day of the course.

Please note:

  • Creating an Adobe account is free
  • The software will only be accessible when logged into a UAL networked computer
  • The same account can be used outside of the University, but software will only be accessible through a personal paid subscription that students will need to set up independently
  • You can still create an account on the day but doing this beforehand will save time and avoid delays to the start of the class
  • If you already have an Adobe ID/subscription you can use this on your short course rather than setting up a new account

To create an account students will need to:

  • Go to Adobe Sign in page
  • Select 'Create an account'
  • Enter your details and select 'Create account'

Tutor

Teri Pengilley

Since completing a postgraduate course in Photojournalism at the London College of Printing in June 2000, Teri Pengilley has worked as an editorial photographer both nationally and internationally. Her work includes five months covering Iraq after the 2003 invasion and documentary work in Sri Lanka and Indonesia following the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami. Based in London and working mostly for The Independent, The Guardian and Save the Children, Teri has had work exhibited in solo and group exhibitions. She's also been published in national and international publications including The Times, The New York Times, The Age and Vogue. 

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