The Complete Photography Course (SEG Level 2 Award)

Overview

Key facts

The The Complete Photography Course (SEG Level 2 Award) 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.

This 30-week course gives you the opportunity to develop sound photography skills and earn an accredited level 2 qualification from Skills Education Group.

Programme Overview

You will be guided through the fundamentals of photography and explore creative techniques in photography to gain a greater understanding of how to ‘tell a story’ through your photographs and find your photographic style. You will take part in a variety of studio shoots including still life, portraiture and commercial, as well as a series of location shoot exercises in the wider Bournemouth area.

Through a series of talks, demonstrations and practical projects the course will develop your awareness and understanding of the different roles and employment opportunities available within the photographic industry. It also includes an exploration of the legislation relevant to photographic practices, copyright, intellectual property and photographers’ rights.

Post-production workshops will increase your knowledge of photographic processes and editing software. You will understand how to professionally prepare and print images and build a selection of your images taken during the course to construct your professional portfolio.

Through a wide variety of group and personal projects, you will develop your ideas and create challenging, informative photographs that communicate and inform to portfolio/exhibition standards.

You will be expected to continue with personal project-based photographic research and assignments out of course hours, which will ultimately expand overall knowledge, heighten proficiency and offer improved image making capabilities. Submitted project-based images will be assessed by course tutor with group critique to inform and assist all students.

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