Photography

Overview

You can study this photography course entirely from home with a tutor to guide you through all the lessons. Photographs can be memorable, interesting and they can qualify as fine art. They can also be entered in to competitions.

There is always a market for good photography. Newspapers and magazines are readily available outlets for talented photographers. There are all kinds of events people will pay to have photographed - sporting, religious, social and local.

Course Contents

Remember, You can complete this Photography course within 6 to 9 months of enrolling. So take your first step by contacting us today !

Detailed Content

Unit 1: The Brief and Visualisation

• Introduction
• Historical Background
• Camera Obscura
• Camera Choice
• Purposes and Application of the Course
• Photography Magazines
• Recommended Booklist
• Glossary

Unit 2: The Camera

• Camera Shake
• Depth of Field
• Focussing
• Composition
• Glossary
• Camera Chart
• Some Firsts
• Collecting Photographica

Unit 3: Sensitive Materials

• Film
• Processing a Black / White Film
• Enlarging
• Project
• Chemicals
• The DX Coding

Unit 4: Film Processing

• Lighting
• Learning to Use Artificial Light
• Exposure
• Revisionary Suggestions

Unit 5: Photographic Printing

• Introduction
• Landscapes
• Colour Harmony
• People
• APS - Advanced Photographic System
• APS - Cameras
• Questions and Projects

Unit 6: Presentation and Finishing Techniques

• Essay
• The Project
• Technical Exercises
• Photo Assignment
• N.V.C.A. Details
• Professional Photography

Unit 7: Photographic Communication

• Introduction
• Digital Cameras
• List of PROs
• List of CONs
• FUJI FV-10D
• Exercise

As a Kilroy's College student, you will be assigned a personal tutor, who works with you throughout your course, providing expert guidance and tuition. With your experienced and qualified Photography specialist as your tutor, you will be in "a class of one" but you will never be on your own.

An assignment is completed at the end of each study unit and sent to your tutor at the college. Helpful comments accompany each corrected assignment as they are promptly returned to you with your next study unit. You will receive regular feedback and encouragement from your tutor throughout your course, which helps to ensure the successful completion of your studies.

Any correspondence with the college and all your course work will be treated as strictly private and confidential.

An excellent textbook, carefully chosen by our course writers to complement this study programme, will be sent to you with your first study units, which is yours to keep for future reference.

A Kilroy's College Diploma is awarded to students based on their work throughout their course. You will receive your Kilroy's College Diploma in Photography on the successful completion of all your assignments.

Many of our students currently employed have received a promotion or an increase in salary, as a direct result of completing a Kilroy's College course. Many students tell us that our courses have given them the confidence to go on to further study, to begin work or to change careers. So if you don't have time for evening classes or you would prefer to study at home at your own pace, this Photography course could be perfect for you.

Distance Learning Advantages

• You don't need to take time off from work or other personal commitments as this Photography course allows you the flexibility and confidentiality of studying at home.
• You can start studying at any time as the college is open all year round.
• Because you study from home it offers you valuable savings in time and transportation.
• There is no pressure on time, no age limits and no previous experience is required.
• You will be in "a class of one" with your own tutor, an experienced and qualified specialist in Photography, and your tuition is private and confidential.
• You will receive everything you need to get started in your student study pack.
• You will be awarded the Kilroy's College Diploma in Photography in recognition of your educational achievement, on the successful completion of your course.

Delivery Method:
1. Correspondence

Private Tutor: Yes

Duration: 6 to 9 months