Photographing London's art, architecture and heritage

Learn about and explore aspects of London through the creation of a body of photographic work and improve your photographic technique. New techniques and appropriate equipment are considered.

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Key course information

Dates
11/01/12 - 14/03/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
10 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £234
Senior fee: £154
Concession: £108

Venue
PS - Photography Studio

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Course code
VY749

Availability
Available
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It may still be possible to enrol on this course - please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover missed content with you. Please be advised that the published course fees will apply.

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course has a strong practical base. You will work on location with other members of the group and conduct basic research into aspects of London’s Art, Architecture and Heritage that interest you. Hopefully you will find interesting parts of the city that you have not seen before or have not had time to explore. You will be encouraged to participate in group discussions, take part in practical exercises to improve your photographic technique and learn about photography as a means of communication.

What topics will we cover?

You will explore photographic technique and effective use of your camera, composition, lighting, the importance of editing photographs and managing a digital work flow on apple Mac computers in the photo studio.
A full course outline will be given out at the first session.

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

- Have a better understanding of the technical and creative challenges involved in photographing these aspects of London.
- Feel more confident about your own photographic technique.
- Take visually engaging pictures.
- Take better pictures and improve your compositional skills.
- Have a better knowledge of London’s Art, Architecture and Heritage.
- Improve your picture editing skills.
- Have a better understanding of how to use pictures to communicate ideas.
- Improve your knowledge of using available light effectively.

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

This is a course for any level as this is not a highly technical course, however, you should have an understanding of the basic functions of your SLR camera. Students should be computer literate at a basic level. Please note that you will be using Apple Macs, not PCs, although all the software used on this course is cross platform. If you have never used a computer before, you might find our course ‘An introduction to Apple computers’ that runs each term, helpful.

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?

Through Lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, small group work, group discussion and individual assistance. Work will take place in the studio and on location shoots.
Through a structured programme of lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises and image based discussions. The photography studio uses a computer projector for presentations and viewing of images. Each student will have their own computer to work on.

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

Please bring a camera to the first session if you have one.

You may wish to bring some images on a CD or memory stick for discussion. You are encouraged to take notes. If you do not have a camera the City Lit has cameras you may borrow during lesson time.

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 in the City Lit prospectus and web site in the Photography section 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.

Contact us

Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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