Basic Photography

Vocational qualification

In South Shields

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    South shields

The course is 2 hours per week for 30 weeks and is for beginners or those wishing to revisit basic techniques.

Facilities

Location

Start date

South Shields (Tyne and Wear)
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St. George'S Avenue South Shields, NE34 6ET

Start date

On request

About this course

None except an interest to learn basic photography techniques. Students should have access to a 35mm film camera for the first 13 weeks and a digital camera for the remainder. Students must supply their own printing materials but all chemistry, inks, hardware and software will be supplied (excluding cameras).

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Course programme



Course information:
Basic Photography


Course summary:
The course is 2 hours per week for 30 weeks and is for beginners or those wishing to revisit basic techniques.

Course content:
This course will be an introduction to photography and photographic processes. Students will have the opportunity to explore the traditional process of black and white film photography before looking at a basic digital photography programme.
  • Week 1 to 13 - Traditional black and white photography
  • Week 14 to 24 (30) - Basic digital photography
  • (Week 25 to 30 - Consolidation and printing for exhibition)
  • Introduction to photography - cameras, film, chemistry and paper
  • Understanding the rules of composition
  • Processing black and white films and printing black and white images in a dark room
  • Introduction to the Portrait and the Landscape
  • Introduction to digital photography - cameras, storage media, programs
  • Improve their photography techniques


Assessment procedure:
A file of work and a workbook are produced which will be internally assessed and externally verified.

Entry requirements:
None except an interest to learn basic photography techniques.

Students should have access to a 35mm film camera for the first 13 weeks and a digital camera for the remainder.

Students must supply their own printing materials but all chemistry, inks, hardware and software will be supplied (excluding cameras).

Qualifications achieved:
NCFE Level 1 Creative Craft Photography

Progression opportunities:
This course aims to provide a good basis from which to move on to other courses in this area.

Free study and financial support:
Many part-time students at South Tyneside College do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, depending on the course and the number of hours a week you study, you may be eligible for an Adult Learners†Grant. Please ask us about free study and financial support when you apply.

Basic Photography

Price on request