Photography (Level 3) Course
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Really enjoyed this learning experience, so interesting and certainly a challenge for the little grey cells. Everything straight forward, excellent tutor who is very helpful and supportive with clear, fair and speedy feedback.Hopefully I will be better equipped in job seeking in this field.Recommended.
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I was able to work at my own pace, focusing on the trickier areas in more detail where necessary.It has certainly improved my skills in speaking Spanish.
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Course OverviewOur home study Photography courses allow you to study for a Level 3 qualification without disrupting your current lifestyle. Whether you want to develop your existing photography skills or gain a valuable qualification which will further your career prospects, you’ll find our distance learning Photography courses are a flexible and cost-effective way of fulfilling your ambitions.If your goal is to become a professional photographer then the Photography Diploma will give you all of the skills which you need to get started. This comprehensive course is suitable for beginners and more advanced photographers; whether you would like to start your own business, gain employment in the industry or simply to realise your full potential in this creative and interesting field.
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Really enjoyed this learning experience, so interesting and certainly a challenge for the little grey cells. Everything straight forward, excellent tutor who is very helpful and supportive with clear, fair and speedy feedback.Hopefully I will be better equipped in job seeking in this field.Recommended.
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I was able to work at my own pace, focusing on the trickier areas in more detail where necessary.It has certainly improved my skills in speaking Spanish.
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deb Blakesley
Joanna Smith
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The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 11 years
Subjects
- Camera
- Image
- Lighting
- Skills and Training
- Industry
- Photographer
- IT
- Photography
- Digital Photography
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Course Structure
The Level 3 in Photogrpahy course is divided into five comprehensive modules:
Module 1
- The basic processes involved in taking and developing photographs
- How to structure a picture
- Developing your own style and approach in photography
- How to light a subject
- Focal length and depth of field
- The essential components of a camera and how they work
- Compiling your ideal camera kit
- Purchasing a digital camera
- Lighting equipment and how to use it
Module 2
- Structuring and presenting a composition
- Manipulating photographs to suit the market
- Camera film and its suitability for various types of work
- Measuring light and setting exposure
- Processing film
- Dark rooms; equipment, organisation, and procedures
- Enhancing digital images in post production
Module 3
- Choosing your digital camera
- Understanding exposure; aperture and shutter speed
- Composition essentials; depth of field; flash and lighting
- Close-up techniques; action photography; panoramas; lenses; time-lapse photos; batteries; stabilizing and protecting the camera; remote triggers; geotag.
- File Formats; working with digital film; transferring images to a PC; recovering lost pictures; storing and organizing your picture
- Editing photos; clearing the images; creating special effects; digital photo projects; printing and sharing your pictures
Module 4
- Markets for photographic work
- Personal characteristics of successful photographers
- The roles and functions which exist within a photography company
- The characteristics of the various formats in film based systems
- How to avoid camera failure
- Lens design and manufacture
- Buying the best lenses
- Colour and light sources and how these effect a final image
- Choosing the best film for your requirements
- Image sensors, their function and operation
- The function of the various types of lighting equipment
- How to control lighting on location and in the studio
Module 5
- Taking accurate exposure readings / tone control
- The best darkroom techniques for improving image quality
- Setting up your computer equipment for digital imaging work
- Selecting the best digital file format
- Image compression
- Implementing a process control system
- Unusual imaging techniques
- Printing systems
- Setting up in business as a self employed photographer
- Gaining experience in the photographic industry
- Charging for jobs
- How to market your business
The UK Learning College is a leading Distance Learning Provider, offering a route to study for anyone who wants to gain a new skill or qualification, but finds the traditional, classroom-based mode of study unsuitable. Distance learning is an ideal way to learn around your current time and financial commitments, no matter how diverse and unpredictable your schedule is. With UK Learning College you not only study when it suits you and in your own time, but you can be sure of receiving all the advice and support you require as your studies develop. Because of our continuous system of enrolments, Students can enrol any time of year, and our flexible distance learning courses allow students to plan their studies to fit in their life style or work commitments. All of our students have access to their own personal distance learning course tutor who specialises in their field of education and is totally committed to helping you succeed in your home learning course.
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Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Photography home study course is £561.25, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay...
Photography (Level 3) Course
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