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Our Level Two Introduction to Photography will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to take your passion for photography to the next level. You will be introduced to the fundamental principles of digital and analogue photography practices and will gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic relationship between techniques, process, materials, and concepts.
From mastering manual camera settings and composition principles to exploring the nuances of darkroom practices and digital printing, you will acquire a unique skill set that bridges the gap between the material culture of analogue photography and the dynamic innovations of the digital image making. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative and hands-on course, culminating in a portfolio of work that showcases your creative and technical innovation.
This course is intended for students who
want to progress to a career in Photography and will cover the following
content:
- The Foundations of
Photography:
- Visual Language
- Composition
- Lighting for
Photography
- Framing
- Visual Language
- Camera Operation:
- Learning the functions and settings
of both analogue and digital cameras, exploring the technical and creative
nuances of exposure, focus, aperture, ISO, and shutter
speed.
- Learning the functions and settings
of both analogue and digital cameras, exploring the technical and creative
nuances of exposure, focus, aperture, ISO, and shutter
speed.
- Darkroom Practice:
- Exploring traditional film
development, hand printing, and experimenting with alternative darkroom
techniques.
- Exploring traditional film
development, hand printing, and experimenting with alternative darkroom
techniques.
- Digital Workflow:
- Learning the process of archiving
and editing images in a non-destructive manner using Adobe Lightroom and
Photoshop.
- Learning the process of archiving
and editing images in a non-destructive manner using Adobe Lightroom and
Photoshop.
- Specialist
Equipment:
- Exploring traditional and modern
cameras, lenses, and accessories available for both analogue and digital
photography.
- Exploring traditional and modern
cameras, lenses, and accessories available for both analogue and digital
photography.
- Conceptual
Frameworks:
- Developing the ability to apply a
technical skillset to a conceptual photographic
project.
- Developing the ability to apply a
technical skillset to a conceptual photographic
project.
- Story Telling and
Narrative:
- Learning how to convey narrative and
emotion through visual storytelling.
- Learning how to convey narrative and
emotion through visual storytelling.
- Development of
Photography:
- Exploring the historical development
of photography and the traditional roots of image making that still impact
contemporary photography practices.
- Exploring the historical development
of photography and the traditional roots of image making that still impact
contemporary photography practices.
- Critical Analysis and
Evaluation:
- Learning how to analyse and evaluate
your own work and the work of other photographers and
artists.
- Learning how to analyse and evaluate
your own work and the work of other photographers and
artists.
- Ethics in Photography
Practices
- Understanding and implementing the
ethical, moral, and legal aspects of photography, including ongoing issues
such as copyright, consent, and responsible image sharing in the digital
era.
- Understanding and implementing the
ethical, moral, and legal aspects of photography, including ongoing issues
such as copyright, consent, and responsible image sharing in the digital
era.
- Portfolio
Development:
- Developing a diverse and cohesive
portfolio of photographic images, showcasing skills and knowledge in both
traditional and contemporary
photography.
- Developing a diverse and cohesive
portfolio of photographic images, showcasing skills and knowledge in both
traditional and contemporary
photography.
If English is not your first language, you may need an
assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact
the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
Assessment will be completed through two
components:
Component 1: Journal of developmental
work
Component 2: Portfolio of final images.
Upon successful completion
of the Level Two Introduction to Photography course you will have the
opportunity to apply for our Higher National Diploma in Photography — a two year
course equivilant to the first two years in university
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If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
Fee : £300.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 23/24.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form
