Digital imaging for photographers: part 2

This follow-on course is relevant to professional photography. Use Photoshop, digital cameras, and different methods of printing to produce a folio of work. You need to be proficient in Photoshop before joining this course or have completed VG291 (above).

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Key course information

Dates
13/01/10 - 17/03/10

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £259
Senior fee: £259
Concession: £144

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG292

Availability
Available
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Using advanced techniques: learn how to create digital images from negatives, transparencies, prints or your digital camera. Learn to produce high quality inkjet, C-type or Lambda prints from your images.

What makes this course different is that the programme combines practical training using your own work within your own field, with an emphasis appropriate for the photographer and visual artist, as well as allied professions such as those working in picture libraries or for on-line services and new forms of publishing.

The course is folio based and you will be pushed to produce a body of work in your chosen area. Work done on this course can lead to a qualification and much of the emphasis of the course is to help develop your own ideas with your own images to a standard suitable for certification.

What topics will we cover?

A full scheme of work will be given out at the first session. The course aims to:
• Train you at an advanced level in digital capture, image processing and manipulation using Photoshop so that you are able to understand and use new methods within your professional and creative work.
• Allow you print your work using a range of printing methods.
• Promote the development of a portfolio of images on a chosen theme.

A large degree of self motivation is expected as you will need to develop your own ideas.

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

- A good understanding of digital cameras, flatbed and film scanners, and the ability to use these to produce commercially acceptable standards of work.
- How to use Photoshop to process, manipulate and print photographically based images.
- A cohesive portfolio of your work in print and on CD-ROM
- Knowledge and practical experience of making ‘hard copy’ prints of your digital images using a number of different processes.
- A City Lit Certificate in Art & Design if the course and course work is satisfactorily completed.

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

It is expected that most students will have completed VG291 Digital Imaging-Intro or a beginners Photoshop course. You need some knowledge of professional photography, and some knowledge of computers. You will have good basic Photoshop skills. You will have access to up-to-date professional facilities and industry standard software, which will be updated during the course if the need arises. This is not a beginners course and assumes you already know the basics of digital imaging and photography and progresses from there.

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 a carefully structured programme of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, guidance notes, and through the development of your own portfolio, The Digital Arts Studio also uses a computer projector to aid step by step instructions. You can use existing negatives and prints as source material, or create new images conventionally or with digital cameras. Although most time is spent on practical work and by building up a portfolio of your own work, the underpinning lectures/exercises form an integral part of this programme.
All work is done at your own pace and follows an easily understood structure.

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

Nothing needs to be bought before the course starts. You will be given a reading / reference book list at the first class but will not need to buy any books to complete the course successfully. You will need to buy a disc to store your work on - but wait for the first class to get advice on this. Some relevant books will also be in our library.

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 receive individual feedback from your tutor. You will produce practical work which will also indicate your progress.

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; study support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 189 of the 09-10 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You may be able to use the knowledge and skill acquired on the course for your own personal or professional work. There are a growing number of degree level courses that require the type of experience and work you will have attained on this course. Careers guidance and further suggestions can be given once you have enrolled and spoken to the tutor about your individual circumstances and plans. Using our Digital Arts Open Access facility for further work is another possibility. Specialist courses in the digital arts studio.

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.