Digital Photography Level 2
This course is meant for those students who have already some knowledge of using a digital SLR and at least basic Photoshop. During this course you will be expected to participate during practical sessions including off-site trips in order to become more confident in applying your camera skills in a variety of situation and experiment with settings. You will work with the images you captured in Photoshop to improve them and apply styles. You will also look at composition and inspirational research to aid your progress. You need to collate your research into a written piece of work. You will collect a portfolio of evidence in order to complete a set of project briefs including own reflections and will be expected to complete a presentation portfolio of photographs for your final project.
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Part Time Non Released
Qualification:
Certificate
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
VP029-AD07
Course Length:
30
Start Date:
TBC
Subject Area:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Overview
This course is meant for those students who have already some knowledge of using a digital SLR and at least basic Photoshop. During this course you will be expected to participate during practical sessions including off-site trips in order to become more confident in applying your camera skills in a variety of situation and experiment with settings. You will work with the images you captured in Photoshop to improve them and apply styles. You will also look at composition and inspirational research to aid your progress. You need to collate your research into a written piece of work. You will collect a portfolio of evidence in order to complete a set of project briefs including own reflections and will be expected to complete a presentation portfolio of photographs for your final project.
Group Times
We’re currently finalising next year’s timetable, but you can register your interest now to receive priority access to this course before enrolment officially opens. We will let you know once the priority access window opens.
Fees
Tuition Fee: £385.00
Other fees: £61.50
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
Other fees: £61.50
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
You will cover these areas
• Expand your digital SLR knowledge and become experimental with settings
• Expand your use of Photoshop and become experimental in its application
• Improve composition and application of visual language
• Be inspired by the photographic work of others
• Complete projects based on specific photographic briefs
• Outcomes of the final unit are to be displayed in our college exhibition
• Expand your digital SLR knowledge and become experimental with settings
• Expand your use of Photoshop and become experimental in its application
• Improve composition and application of visual language
• Be inspired by the photographic work of others
• Complete projects based on specific photographic briefs
• Outcomes of the final unit are to be displayed in our college exhibition
How Will I Be Assessed?
This a NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Photography course and all students are required to collect a portfolio of evidence throughout the year and submit work which covers 3 units of the qualification -
Unit 1 Explore photographic equipment, techniques, materials and resources
Unit 2 Develop and adapt photographic ideas
Unit 10 Presenting a portfolio of photographic images
Written and oral feedback will be given by the tutor throughout the year.
Unit 1 Explore photographic equipment, techniques, materials and resources
Unit 2 Develop and adapt photographic ideas
Unit 10 Presenting a portfolio of photographic images
Written and oral feedback will be given by the tutor throughout the year.
Entry Requirements
• You will need your own digital camera (preferably SLR) and have knowledge of main camera settings.
• Connecting USB lead or a card reader.
• You will also need at least basic Photoshop skills and good level of general computing skills.
• You will need a file and wallets to keep a portfolio of evidence and produce a presentation portfolio at the end of the course.
• You will need a good level of English in order to complete written parts of the units eg. research and evaluations
• Interview with tutors necessary
• Connecting USB lead or a card reader.
• You will also need at least basic Photoshop skills and good level of general computing skills.
• You will need a file and wallets to keep a portfolio of evidence and produce a presentation portfolio at the end of the course.
• You will need a good level of English in order to complete written parts of the units eg. research and evaluations
• Interview with tutors necessary
I'm Interested, What Next?
Apply now to get priority access to enrol onto this course. We will let you know once the priority access window opens
Future Opportunities
Photoshop courses.
Further specialised photography courses.
Further specialised photography courses.
Who Can I Speak To?
In the first instance please send a message to arts@boltoncc.ac.uk
Anything Else I Need to Know?
A memory stick is essential for all students to bring to classes.
English and maths classes - for adults and young people who want that grade or confidence boost.
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