Digital Photography Short Course
Course description
The aim is to broaden your critical thinking about photography, so the course does not focus exclusively on the technical aspects of digital photography. You may spend some time in the darkroom or use a film camera to give examples of different outcomes.
Who should take this course?
The course is suitable for beginners. It would benefit anyone wishing to explore the creative potential of their photography practice.
More advanced students would benefit from this course in order to refine and practice project based work after an initial recap of the fundamentals.
Entry requirements
- You will be required to bring your own digital camera along to the course and we dont object to you also bringing your film cameras.
- You are expected to be familiar with your camera operating system prior to starting the course. Please give your manuals a good read prior to course.
Level: Beginners as well as more experienced students wishing to enhance their skills.
Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methodologies will be explained or demonstrated
- We also offer learning resources for you to access outside of the classroom
All our on campus courses include:
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- Ask questions to your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
All our online short courses include:
- Live and interactive online lessons with classmates from around the world
- The same course content and learning outcomes as our face to face courses
- Lesson recordings, for review, so you never have to miss a class
- Access to the virtual learning environment with course content
- Forums for support
- 2 weeks online access to the recordings of the live classroom sessions
- Ask questions to your tutor in real time
A certificate of completion:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
- However we always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates are a great addition to your CV
Available dates
Details
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 £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.
Materials
Onsite short course materials
Please bring to the first session:
- A digital camera
- The instruction manual for the digital camera
- Card reader / Storage device
- A notebook and pen.
*Students are expected to be familiar with their camera operating system prior to starting the course.
Online short course materials
- A digital camera*
- The instruction manual for the digital camera
- Card reader / Storage device
- A notebook and pen.
*Students are expected to be familiar with their camera operating system prior to starting the course.
To take part in the Online sessions you will need:
- An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
- Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine).
- Webcam
- Strong Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible. You can test your network speed here - https://www.speedtest.net
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 Adobe Sign in page.
- Select ‘Create an account’
- Enter your details and select ‘Create account’
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