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

Fashion photography: an introduction

A practical course exploring the art, craft and business of contemporary fashion photography. You will learn how to incorporate your ideas and influences to produce dynamic images. The practical issues of location or studio shoots will be covered.

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Key course information

Dates
20/04/12 - 11/05/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
4 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £106
Senior fee: £71
Concession: £51

Venue
PS - Photography Studio

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Course code
VY779

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 course is for people who want to develop strategies to progress their own fashion photography practice. It is a creative and practical course which looks at breaking down the elements in fashion photography and how to apply these to develop personal work. It is for people who already know how to use the basic functions of a camera (shutter speeds, aperture, film speed).

What topics will we cover?

-The ideas that are behind fashion photography (including aesthetics, culture, identity, technology and craft) and strategies to broaden your own work with this knowledge.
- Basic introduction to lighting and how to choose lighting to enhance your work.
- The use of location or studio shoots. We will consider why and when you would use them.
- Basic introduction to the infrastructure of the industry including stylists, hair and make-up artists and fashion designers.
- Consider key influential fashion photographers from different perspectives of fashion photography.
- Opportunities to bring in work for group review.

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

- Identify key strategies within fashion photography
- Understand how you can develop ways to improve your work
- Understand key lighting techniques
- Be able to apply key lighting techniques to a photo shoot to help communicate your ideas and issues.
- Name fashion photographers that have similar concerns to you.
- Understand how fashion photographers influence your practice.

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

This is a beginners class to the specialism of Fashion photography but a knowledge of basic functions of the camera (eg. aperture, shutter speeds, film speed) will be needed. Students will benefit most from the course if they are starting to produce their own work.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for 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?

This is a creative, practical course and teaching will be flexible to address students' individual concerns. It will focus on visuals and ideas using a mixture of presentations, practical exercises, group discussion and feedback on your work.

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

No additional costs. Please bring in a sketch book to show and record ideas, techniques, concepts, styles and practical issues.

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. Feedback will relate to, and help you in, your creative and technical approach to fashion photography. Your sketch book will provide a useful record of your progress.

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?

If you want to develop your interest in photography or fashion, there are a range of photography, digital arts and visual arts courses at the City Lit that you might find of interest. You can find them in the prospectus or the website.

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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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
20/04/12 to 11/05/12	Fri	14:00 - 17:00	4 weeks	£106	£71	£51	VY779	Available	» Select
11/01/12 to 01/02/12	Wed	10:30 - 13:30	4 weeks	£106	£71	£51	VY741	Finished	» Select

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