The Photography Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Do you have the basics in photography but really feel you would like to get to grips with some of the technical and aesthetic aspects of the medium? This intense two-week course will offer a range of projects for you to explore both on and off site and includes optional visits to exhibitions.
During the first week of the course, you will focus on getting the fundamentals right. There will be technical sessions on the use of film and digital SLRs, and larger format cameras, to develop an awareness of the essential principles, techniques and picture making skills applicable to both digital and traditional media. Each workshop will be supplemented by a slideshow lecture on historical and contemporary artwork that explore a range of creative approaches and form the basis for the various assignments and accompanying feedback that will help foster a greater critical awareness.
During the second week of the course, you will be encouraged to develop your own ideas and experiment further by using the studio, Black-and-White darkroom or digital facilities. This will include a portrait shoot in the studio and an introduction to traditional and alternative printing processes, such as liquid emulsion and pinhole cameras. The course concludes with an informal review of everyone's work that offers you the chance to get some valuable feedback and think about how you might progress.
Who this course is for
This course suitable for students that have the basics in photography but would like to increase their technical and aesthetic knowledge.
Key information
Topics covered
- Controlling exposure
- Lighting on location
- Composition and creative camera control
- Film development and Black-and-White printing
- Studio lighting and portraiture
- Digital editing workflow and ink-jet printing
- Alternative print processes
Learning outcomes
- Strengthen your technical and aesthetic knowledge in photography
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Camera (either a film SLR, digital SLR, mirrorless, or advanced compact with manual control)
- Instruction manual (if possible)
- Notepad 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 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 into a paid account.
Tutor
Jet Jet
Jet studied at Glasgow School of Art. Assisted various artists and photographers including Wolfgang Tillmans and Rankin. Shoots commercially for editorial and design companies. Exhibits in group shows and one solo show at 1,0000mph project space. Currently working for Central Saint Martins photography department.Chris Ould
Chris Ould is an artist and experienced tutor who has worked within the photography department at Central Saint Martins college for over 15 years. Since graduating from the MA Fine Art programme in 1999, he has continued to make his own work and has taught across a broad range of short courses, BA and Post-Graduate programmes, as well as public and private institutions. He has also worked as a freelance lecturer, delivering talks and workshops that address photo-editing skills within the digital print arena to several fashion retouching companies, and has been a reviewer on several books on photography.
Guy Paterson
Guy Paterson is an artist that specialises in photography and printmaking. He studied fine art at Central Saint Martins. He has work in the public domain and regularly exhibits both nationally and internationally. If you wish to find out more about his work and examples of work done on this course in the past visit Guy's website at www.guy-paterson.co.uk
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