History, theory and philosophy courses
History, theory and philosophy photography courses at City Lit in London are a unique range of part-time courses offering you the opportunity to delve deeper into the world of photography. Discover the history, the theory and philosophy behind photography. Some courses are run in conjunction with the Photographers' Gallery. Our part-time evening, daytime and weekend courses are taught in our new photography studio in Covent Garden.
Browse full range of courses
- Visual arts
- Art foundation and portfolio preparation courses
- Art history
- Basketry
- Bookbinding, paper, book arts and conservation
- Calligraphy
- Ceramics
- Design
- Digital arts and graphics
- Drawing
- Drawing and painting from life
- Fashion and textiles
- Jewellery
- Mosaics
- Offsite and studio development courses
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
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- Find out more about the Visual arts department
- Photography
- Beginners
- Computer based photography courses
- Documentary and photojournalism
- Exhibiting your photographs
- History, theory and talks about photography
- Lighting and studio techniques
- Photographing London
- Photography and contemporary art practice
- Portfolio and project creation
- Printing courses
- Taking photography further: computer-based
- Taking photography further: specialist
- The business of photography
- Traditional darkroom and techniques
- View all in Photography
- Find out more about the Photography department
- Languages
- Drama, dance and speech
- Accredited courses
- Acting - advanced
- Acting - follow-on
- Acting - introductory
- Arts administration
- Comedy
- Communication courses for speakers of other languages
- Communication skills for business
- Dance and movement
- Directing
- Drama teaching
- Drama therapy
- Follow on
- Internet broadcasting
- Musical theatre
- Performance skills
- Professional skills for actors
- Professional theatre company
- Stage combat
- Technical theatre
- TV, radio and sound
- Voice, speech and communication
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- Find out more about the Drama, dance and speech department
- Humanities
- Anthropology
- Business and economics
- Communications and study skills
- Creative writing
- English
- English for speakers of other languages
- Film
- History and politics
- Journalism
- Latin America
- Literature
- London walks
- Philosophy
- Public relations
- Religious studies
- Science
- Wine tasting
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- Find out more about the Humanities department
- Music
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Classical guitar
- Flute
- Instrument playing
- Instrumental
- Instrumental ensembles
- Jazz and popular music
- Music access course
- Music appreciation
- Music foundation
- Music technology
- Musicianship
- Piano and keyboards
- Record your performance
- Recorder
- Singing
- String ensembles
- Ukelele
- Violin
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- Find out more about the Music department
- Health and movement studies
- Alexander technique
- Anatomy and physiology
- Complementary health studies
- Continuing professional development for therapists
- Energy and healing
- Fitness
- Fitness workouts
- Health and fitness teacher training
- ITEC Unit 349 business practise for complementary therapists
- ITEC Unit/s 345/343 reflective practise for aromatherapy/reflexology
- Lifestyle, energy and health
- Massage and bodywork: introductory level
- Massage and bodywork: professional practitioner level
- Massage: professional level
- Meditation and stress management
- Movement classes
- Nutrition and food safety
- Professional development for movement instructors
- Self-defence
- Yoga
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- Find out more about the Health and movement studies department
- Computing
- Apple Mac
- Basic computing
- Computerised accounts and bookkeeping
- Courses leading to a qualification
- Design and illustration
- Desktop publishing
- Digital Inclusion
- Explore your interests using a computer
- Keyboard skills
- Microsoft Office 2007 applications
- Programming
- Technical computing
- Web page design
- Windows and file management
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- Find out more about the Computing department
- Psychology, counselling & personal development
- English, maths & ESOL
- Deaf education
- Careers in care work
- Access to higher education
- Progress - courses for people with learning difficulties
- Speech therapy
- Teacher & management training
Contact us
Photography
Tel: 020 7492 2700
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.
Student photography competition
Are you a City Lit student? Do you have an eye for a great photograph? If so, enter City Lit's monthly photography competition
Why City Lit?
If you are looking for a great choice of inspiring courses; a bright, modern environment to learn in located in central London; the opportunity to have fun and meet like-minded people, we look forward to seeing you at City Lit!