Introduction to Photography for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

Taking place over a single weekend this intensive photography course is designed to give students an opportunity to learn the basics of photography and darkroom developing. During the course you will use a traditional film camera in order to learn how to alter your camera settings according to light, speed and the different effects you want to create. You will work to a brief set by the tutors that will enable you to practice all of the techniques that are covered during the weekend. During the course, you will get the chance to use a darkroom in order to develop your own film and images. The emphasis is on creating exciting, new images using light, shade and the chemical processes available through traditional photography.

Please bring a film camera if you have one, see the Materials tab for details. You may borrow one, but please be prepared to share.

Although you will not be using a digital camera on this course the techniques you learn around composition will be transferrable to all future photography. By understanding where general photographic terms like shutter speed, aperture size and ISO come from, you will be better informed about the settings you use on all cameras.

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will:

• Understand basic camera techniques and settings
• How to develop film and print images
• Understand basic pictorial composition
• How to present and talk about your work

This hands-on course is ideal for students that are that are interested in future study or simply improving their own photography – beginners are welcome.

Please note: This course is for students aged 16 to 18 years old only

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 methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus:

• Study at Central Saint Martins, Granary Square a world-famous art and design college
• 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 of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down 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.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are great to complement your cv.