Overview
The Complete Photography Course (SEG Award - Level 2 Certificate) from Arts University Bournemouth allows learners to understand and develop skills enabling them to take and manipulate images using a range of equipment, techniques and image processing software. The course also provides an opportunity to prepare students for progression into employment or further learning.
The course aims to:
- Enhance your knowledge of what it takes to be a successful photographer
- To develop research, analytical and self-assessment skills
- Enable you to independently conduct a project brief
- Provide you with the essential skills to move into the professional arena or apply for FE/HE enhanced studies
- Develop your understanding of historical and cultural influences and styles
- Give you the chance to work from a brief and run your own project – from concept to print
- Enable you to independently plan, source locations and resources
- Enhance your ability to visually communicate your ideas and develop your visual voice
Programme Structure
Topics include:- Creative controls offered in modern DSLR cameras
- Essential add-ons such as tripods, speedlights, lenses, filtration
- Light, light quality and control
- Metering and histograms
- Lighting techniques (studio and location)
- Post-production options and applications, image enhancement, professional web/print output options and optimum settings
- Image based visual communication
- How to turn ideas into creative concepts
- Considering themes and subject matter
- Individual and group – project-based assignments
- Working to a project brief
- Image critique and portfolio building
- Presentation skills
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 7 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Photography View 40 other Short Courses in Photography in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should possess some photography knowledge or experience in order to benefit the most from this course. Ideally, you’ll have previously completed Digital Photography – Essential Techniques. You’ll need to be familiar with camera controls and functions.
What to bring to class:
- You'll require a digital camera with full manual controls (including instruction manual) and any accompanying equipment you wish to use, USB cable for card reader/computer connection, USB memory (8 GB recommended).
- Further expense may be necessary when printing your images or say preparing for a personal project/shoot.
As part of your studies you may be using licensed software during classroom sessions. Please be aware that access to this software is only available whilst on campus in sessions or in the AUB Library.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1299 GBP / full≈ 1299 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1299 GBP / full≈ 1299 GBP / full
Living costs
Bournemouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.