Advanced Digital SLR

Newcastle City Learning

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In Newcastle upon Tyne

£ 120 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Newcastle upon tyne

  • Duration

    10 Weeks

The course will explore a variety of different genres to help you improve your photographic skills. Image editing will also be looked at to enable you to get the most from your images. There will be an option at the end of the course for you to submit a portfolio of images to the Royal Photographic Society. If your submission is successful, you will be awarded Licentiate Membership of the Society.

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Location

Start date

Newcastle upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
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Regent Farm Road, NE3 3HD

Start date

On request

About this course

This course is suitable for those who have already completed the level 2 Certificate in Photography or have a good level of photographic experience. If you are unsure of the level you are currently working at, please contact the course tutor.

You will need a very good working knowledge of your DSLR camera and be able to capture good exposures under different shooting and lighting conditions. You will also have a good understanding of different lenses and photographic equipment. Experience with image editing is desirable but not essential as tuition will be given in class.

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  • SLR

Course programme

How will I learn?

Your tutor will teach you by lecture/discussion, demonstration, handouts and one-to-one help when appropriate. There will be a series of workshops to attend some of which will be at the weekend.

How will my progress be monitored and assessed?

By your tutor on a weekly basis and also by your own individual learning plan. You also receive feedback from the Royal Society if you decide to submit your images for review.

Progression opportunities

You may consider a Photoshop course or one of the Creative DSLR courses. Alternatively you may wish to continue studying with Newcastle City Learning and progress to the Royal Society’s second level Associate Membership.

What equipment or materials will I need to provide?

You will need a DSLR camera and tripod. The following lenses will be useful: telephoto, macro and wide angle. A polariser and ND filters will also be used.

What other support is available?

Help with numeracy or literacy is available. ICT drop-in sessions are available during term time and are open to all learners. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Learner Support Funding is available for equipment, childcare and travel to learners who qualify. For further details please ask when enrolling.

The topics covered include:

A variety of different workshops to improve photographic techniques and abilities (some of which will be on a Saturday or Sunday)
Different focussing techniques
Using filters
Street Photography
Night Photography
Wildlife
Macro Photography
Waterfalls
Landscape Photography
Long exposures
Monochrome
Camera Raw
Use of Nik Collection software to post process images
Use of Photoshop CS6
How to prepare a portfolio of images

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