Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Taking digital photography further

For those who have completed a beginner’s course in digital photography or have prior knowledge and experience. Learn additional techniques, equipment and possibilities, building on the basic knowledge you already have.

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Key course information

Dates
21/03/12 - 11/04/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
4 weeks

Time
10:30 - 13:30

Fees
Full fee: £112
Senior fee: £76
Concession: £56

Venue
PS - Photography Studio

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Course code
VY748

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2700

Course outline

What is the course about?

This practical course is for photographers who wish to extend the quality of their creative images. You will capture, process and print images.

What topics will we cover?

- Colour, black & white and toned images
- Camera Raw files
- Colour management and colour spaces
- Camera, printer and monitor profiles
- Flash lighting
- Perspective correction
- Panoramic images
- High ISO images
- Reducing depth of field using software
- Software lens correction
- Image sharpening
- Manipulation of images using Photoshop and Lightroom
- Digital printing – multiple images on a page.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Gain confidence in using flash lighting
- Produce portfolio quality colour, black and white and toned prints
- Shoot and process Raw files
- Recognise the need for a colour managed workflow
- Produce simple panoramic images
- Reduce lens distortions
- Improve image detail.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is not a beginner’s class; you need to have knowledge of the semi automatic and manual metering functions of your cameras. You also need to be computer literate at a basic level and, please note that, you will be using Apple Macs, not PCs, although all the software used on this course is cross platform.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Through a structured programme of lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, image based discussions and individual assistance. The Photography Studio uses a computer projector for presentations and viewing of images. Each student will have their own workstation. You may wish to revisit the practical exercises in your own time to expand upon them.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You may wish to bring some of your images on a CD or memory stick for discussion, a digital camera, flash gun and tripods if you have them (City Lit has this equipment which you may borrow during the lessons) and you may want to take notes.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Please look at the photography section in the course guide, or browse the website, for specialist and practical photography courses, and in the Visual Arts section for computer courses including advanced Photoshop.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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