Portraiture & Travel Photography (C00302-121303)

Course Overview:

This course aims to improve your confidence and skills in photographing people and places. It aims to enable you to take better portraits and improve your travel photography.

Entry Requirements:

Some experience of photography with digital cameras would be beneficial.

Course Content:

You will learn how to take portraits with natural light and flash, including tips for posing models and lighting set ups. This will be taught through practical sessions and discussions about portrait images. You will be required to take your own pictures at home and bring them into class for discussion. You will also learn how to improve your travel photography by looking at composition, exposure, use of different lenses and filters and telling a story through images. This will be taught through discussions on both your own images and those of professional photographers and through a location photography practice.

Assessment Methods:

Informal assessment through group discussion and tutor’s feedback through your course

Additional Information:

All Photography and Photoshop classes use MAC computers in the classroom as this is the industry standard and are very effective when dealing with large photographic files. However, if you are normally a PC user, you will be given specific info by the tutor how to manage any differences between the two platforms.

. If you need more info, please email ccs@racc.ac.uk with your daytime telephone number. If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email ccs@racc.ac.uk If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk telephone 020 8843 7921, or drop in to our main reception area at either site.

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Bring To First Class:

Camera and notebook

Attendance:

You will benefit from regular attendance and punctuality.

Further Study and Career Opportunities:

Photography short courses, Digital Photography Level 2 Diploma, Access to HE Diploma (Photography & Digital Photography)

Alternative Courses:

• C00003-131401 Access to Photography & Digital Media Level 3
  Start: 09/09/2013 Duration: 36 week(s) Days/Time: Mon, Tue (09:30 to 16:30)
• C00363-131501 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Photography & Digital Media Level 4 (2Yr fee)
  Start: 13/09/2013 Duration: 68 week(s) Days/Time: Fri (10:00 to 16:00)
• C00435-121305 Digital Photography - Develop Skills
  Start: 08/06/2013 Duration: 4 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (10:00 to 13:00)

How to Enrol:

Enrolment is best carried out online. If you prefer to enrol in person, you can enrol at either the Clifden or Parkshot centres. You can also enrol by post, payment should be by cheque made payable to Richmond Adult Community College and sent to Postal Enrolments, RACC, Clifden Centre, Clifden Road, Twickenham TW1 4LT.

Frequently Asked Questions:

“How much homework will I need to do outside of class?”
You will need time to research, develop and to work on the presentation of the projects.

“What will happen if I miss a class?”
Be prepared to catch up on the sessions work in your own time, a short tutorial should put you up to speed. You will definitely benefit from attending all sessions and being punctual.

“When will the exams take place?”
No exams, only internal assessments and the final exhibition.

“Do I need any special clothing or equipment?”
A digital camera. A few SLRs are available at college for students to access during class time.

“Is there any tutorial support?”
You will be given guidance on a 1:1 basis as you work on your projects

Information Advice and Guidance:

You can enrol online, over the phone or in person at either site
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