Photography NCFE level 2 certificate

Course Content:
The course will be structured around a series of projects. Initially these will be focused on skills and techniques essential to Photography and are aimed at developing your confidence and experience of less familiar approaches. These elements include camera controls, studio lighting, digital imaging and editing, macro work. Following this, projects will become more thematic – such as: reportage and location portraiture and are aimed at ideas development. You will be able to explore your own interests and preferred approaches within a structured context. The final project will give you the opportunity to work to your own brief and present work in an exhibition. The journal will be a very important part of this course and you will learn to use it as a tool to record and develop the journey through your work. You will be required do some written work.

Your course includes a stimulating balance of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, which builds throughout the course. Here are some of the activities you will be involved in:

• researching, planning and undertaking a photographic essay
• using photographic equipment in a range of situations to demonstrate competent and creative use of camera controls
• using artificial light and accessories on location
• making a visual statement in social and/or cultural situations
Assessment Methods:
The course is assessed through projects and sketch book work. There are deadlines for assignments, throughout the course which you will need to meet to continue and gain the qualification.