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

Travel photography

Learn about the most relevant photographic techniques and equipment, working methods, publicity and marketing, copyright, pricing and the business. Discuss portfolios, ongoing work and future projects.

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Key course information

Dates
26/04/12 - 28/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £225
Senior fee: £163
Concession: £129

Venue
PS - Photography Studio

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Course code
VY632

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

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

Course outline

What is the course about?

A practical course exploring how to improve your photographic technique, expand your creativity and develop your commercial business and professional skills in this competitive market.

What topics will we cover?

Practical exercises in photography covering creative techniques and equipment including functions such as aperture and shutter speed. You will examine skills used to photograph people, portraits, landscapes, and composition.You will develop an understanding in marketing images and your legal rights as regards copyright and issues of ownership. A comparison will be made between digital and film mediums and their relative advantages when travelling. There will be an opportunity to take photos in nearby London locations. Each week you will be offered critical analysis of your work both individually and in a group. Tutors will be on hand to provide feedback and support for your chosen project.

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

- Understand how to use basic photographic technique to improve creativity .
- Learn new skills for photographing on location.
- Take location portraits and candid people shots.
- Use composition to add impact to your images.
- Choose the appropriate equipment.
- Make a comparison between digital and film formats.
- Understand how to market images commercially
- Understand some of your legal rights in terms of copyright, ownership and liabilities.

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

For people with cameras and basic photography skills and travelers keen to ‘evoke a sense of place’ by integrating facts, quotes or captions to their photos. Basic written English skills and an interest in photography are essential. Knowledge of basic photographic technique is useful but not essential.

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?

The course will be interactive, with demonstrations and visuals to illustrate how to create strong travel images. Examples of written travel features will be analysed to show how to construct words or captions to accompany images. Feedback will be given throughout the course with critical analysis of your work. Your project skills will be developed through practical exercises using both words and images and through analysis of published features in magazines and newspapers.

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

If you bring in a film camera you will need to buy film and pay for negative and processing costs.
You will need to pay costs for travel to suggested locations in London, and you may wish to buy travel literature, travel journals and practical photography journals. You need to bring a camera (digital or film) capable of taking good quality images with some manual/ priority mode functions such as exposure compensation.

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. You will be expected to present your completed photo feature during the last session.

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?

Other creative writing /journalism courses at City Lit. Or other photography courses such as digital, portraiture, photojournalism, or photographing people.

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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