Digital Photography Short Course

Topics covered

• There will be tuition on using Adobe's Bridge and RAW editor software as well as an introduction to some of the core editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop
  
  
• A small research project is designed to increase your appreciation of the medium's history and how it can inform and inspire your own work
  
  
• Briefs will explore aperture, shutter, lighting, composition and portraiture. They will conclude with informal group critiques where you will be given formative feedback on your work
  
  
• Students may be asked to make a photo book as part of a photographic project. They are asked to reserve GBP 40 for printing of books should we pursue this on the course. However, we cannot guarantee that this option will be part of the course; it will depend on the level and needs of the group
  
  
• You will be expected to take lots of pictures, some of which will be taken outside the studios

Learning outcomes

• Explore the creative potential of your camera and develop an understanding of how to see the world with a 'photographer's eye'
  
• Places digital photography within the more universal context of the medium's tradition by teaching the creative possibilities of lens and shutter control
  
• Digital badge and certificate of attendance.

Materials

On campus or Online

• A digital camera
• The instruction manual for the digital camera
• Card reader / storage device
• A notebook and pen

If you are taking this course online, please see our Guide to taking online short courses

IMPORTANT - Adobe ID Login for Short Course Students

Students will need to create an account with Adobe (unless you already have one) in order to access the Adobe suite at the college - instructions are included below. You will 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: 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.

During this course you may be using Adobe Photoshop. If you do not already have Photoshop, you can sign up for a free 7-day trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. Please note a credit card is required to register for the free trial. The subscription must be cancelled on the date provided by Adobe if you do not wish to continue onto a paid account.

To create an account students will need to:

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