Studio portrait photography

Learn about appropriate equipment, techniques, lighting, posing, managing people and producing work to a brief or to convey character on this practical course. You will also explore the history of studio portrait photography.

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Key course information

Dates
09/05/12 - 30/05/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
4 weeks

Time
10:30 - 13:30

Fees
Full fee: £108
Senior fee: £72
Concession: £52

Venue
PS - Photography Studio

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Course code
VY772

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?

A basic practical course learning about appropriate equipment, techniques, lighting, posing, managing people and producing work to a brief or to convey character. Also looks at the history of studio portrait photography.

What topics will we cover?

Photographing with Continuous source lights (eg Tungsten) and Flash
Flash Lighting
The effect that choice of equipment has on the ‘style’ of photograph.
Contrast
Composition
Analysing images to consider how they have been lit.

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

Create a portrait using continuous light (Tungsten / Fluorescent)
Create a portrait using studio flash lighting
Photograph a small group using studio lighting
Control the level of contrast desired by the use of reflectors, light shapers and ‘fill lights’.
Look at photographic images and analyse how they have been lit.

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

You will be expected to be fairly proficient in the use of the manual exposure settings of a camera.

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?

You will be encouraged to look at images and consider and discuss the way they are lit and posed.

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

Bring your camera (There are also City Lit digital SLRs you are welcome to borrow during the hours of the course).

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?

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.

Contact us

Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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