London's bridges: photography in context

Course

In London

£ 149 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Out and about on location with an expert photographer, you will learn to apply the camera settings relevant to architectural photography, to creatively document the architecture of bridges, from both design and historical perspectives. You will explore the importance of sun behaviour, light direction, and choosing the right lenses and accessories, as well as practising essential techniques such as controlling depth of field.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- choose appropriate lenses and other accessories for your photography
- control depth of field through aperture settings
- demonstrate use of relevant camera settings for intended effects
- identify the technical demands of architectural photography
- understand your rights to take photographs in public
- photograph design features of bridges efficiently.

Please bring your camera (if you have one) to the classes, and a notebook and pen if you wish to take notes. City Lit has a range of digital SLR cameras, tripods and lenses which you are welcome to use during the hours of the class. It would be useful to bring a memory stick (or portable hard drive – please note we work on Apple Macs - PC-formatted hard drives can be read by Apple Mac computers, but not written to.

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Subjects

  • Architectural
  • Camera
  • Design
  • Bridges

Course programme

- Photographing architectural and design features of bridges
- Photographing heritage sites in context
- Accessories relevant to architectural photography
- Exploring camera settings relevant to architectural photography
- Using ambient light sources: natural and artificial
- Photographic rights and responsibilities when photographing in public spaces.

You will be taught through demonstrations, practical exercises, hand-outs, and work on location around London. The first session will start at City Lit's photography studio at 9 Kean Street.

Additional information

City Lit runs over 70 different photography courses, from wedding and wildlife photography to darkroom processing and using software packages. You might also be interested in our range of architecture courses studying all sorts of themes of the London cityscape. Browse the City Lit website or prospectus to get inspired. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

London's bridges: photography in context

£ 149 VAT inc.