Landscape and contemporary photography

This course develops your practical skills and understanding of the relationship between landscape and art photography. You will explore the ways the art and commercial markets converge and differ in their demands, influences and practices.

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Key course information

Dates
08/02/12 - 14/03/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
6 weeks

Time
10:30 - 13:30

Fees
Full fee: £155
Senior fee: £103
Concession: £73

Venue
PS - Photography Studio

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Course code
VY803

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course is for photographers who wish to develop their work through an understanding of the key issues behind contemporary landscape photography, including aesthetics, technique and meaning. You will look at ways to apply this understanding to your own work. The course also addresses practical ways to develop your personal practice and how to design design a relevant photography project.

What topics will we cover?

A full scheme of work will be given out at the first session.
- Introduction to cutting edge landscape photography
- Decoding of contemporary landscape photography into its elements
- The contemporary landscape market and marketing issues
- Develop an understanding of your relationship to aesthetics, technique and your personal work.
- Practical and theory issues to help progress your folio.
- How to design a relevant photography project.

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

- Understand the three key issues within contemporary landscape photography
- Begin a personal relationship with these three key issues
- Sate three ways to develop your personal photography practice
- State three different types of market relevant to art photography
- Understand at least three different photography techniques that can improve your work.

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

A working knowledge of the basic manual camera functions will be needed.
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 taught with a structured programme of tutorials, practical tasks, demonstrations, discussions, and guidance notes. Relevant course work will be set to assist learners to develop their practice between classes. There will be a location practical.

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

Bring in some examples of your work on the first week. A small ideas book is recommended.

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.

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visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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