Digital Photography - Intermediate (C) ONLINE (UC09G08E)

Course overview

Students on this final part of the course will be encouraged to develop their own projects that reflect their own photographic interests. Students will be supported by the tutor who will facilitate this process. A great opportunity to really focus on your own creativity and interests.

The tutor will signpost students to inspirational master practitioners of photography that can inspire their own projects. Learn valuable techniques from the masters and apply them to your own projects. The tutor with advise on and teach techniques to use to make your project creatively successful. So whether you are interested in street photography, portraiture, the landscape, still life, food photography or even equestrian photography this course offers a unique opportunity to develop your photography!

This is a continuation of the course that started in the Autumn Term. Please contact the ACRES office to enquire about spaces if you have not previously enrolled on this course.

Where This is an online course.

When Tuesday, 12:30pm - 2:30pm from 12th May 2020 until 7th July 2020 for 8 weeks.

26th May 2020 (Half term holiday)

Cost The full fee is £130.00.


Additional Costs
Course fees over £115 can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order. Please contact the office for details

During the course

This is an online course which will be taught in real time using a video platform (usually Google Meet), supported by other online resources. To ensure you get the most out of the course and can fully participate in the sessions you will interact with your tutor and other students through speaking,
listening and the chat function, as well as being able to see each other via the video links, though you can turn off your camera and microphone at any time. You will therefore need to have access to
either a laptop, computer or portable device (eg tablet or phone) (this ideally needs to be less than 5 years old), with a camera / webcam and microphone, as well as a good broadband / Wi-Fi connection.

Though not a prerequisite, we would advise that you create a separate email account for your online learning prior to the start of the course and let the ACRES' Office and your tutor know the address.This will be more secure and also allow you to share your email address with other students on thecourse to enhance your learning experience, without disclosing your personal information.

Please note that this course has been converted from the previously advertised classroom based
course and whilst we will endeavour to deliver the subject as outlined in the Course Information Sheet content may need to be adapted or changed to ensure you receive the best possible learning
experience. Your tutor will give you further details and information, including any resources or
equipment you need, prior to the start of the course.

You will be sent more information about your course, including how to join your online sessions, in
due course.

What you already need to know

Ideally you will have completed the first two parts of the intermediate course.

What you will learn

You learn to use camera skills and photography techniques to engage with exciting creative projects. The projects will engage with a variety of different types of photography and students will learn the history of different aspects of photography and engage with the exciting work of contemporary photographers.

The course will also cover new compositional techniques and some creative camera techniques such as the use of filters to improve photos, advanced light painting skills and creative use of camera flash. Students will also learn how to make photo albums and be given guidance of selecting and printing their best images.

We will also look at how students could share their photographs through photo-blogs, social media, picture libraries and even entering competitions!

There may be an opportunity to put together a group folio of the class's best work and having this self-published as a book. A session on book design will be included in the course. It will not be compulsory for you to have your work in the book or for you to purchase a copy. However, please note that the cost of the folio book will be in addition to the course fee should you wish to purchase one. Your tutor will supply you with further details during the course.

How you will learn it

There will be tutor-led tutorials and hands-on practical exercises throughout the course with plenty of time allowed for you to explore and experiment. There will also be the opportunity for group discussions about a variety of photography topics and all subjects taught throughout the course will be supported by presentations, demonstrations and hand-outs.

Students will also be encouraged to keep sketch/workbooks of their images and to make prints. Advice will be given on this during the course but students should also be aware that printing will incur some extra costs for them. However digital sketch-books will be more than appropriate.

Bring to the first session

You will need
a DSLR camera and its manual
Any lenses
Notepad and pen
Folder for handouts
USB stick to archive your images on
A tripod is also useful however please do not purchase one before the course as the tutor will be able to advise you on models.
Appropriate footwear and warm jacket/coat for outdoor work

To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or textbooks until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date.

By enrolling on this course you agree to take responsibility for the safety, security and insurance of your own equipment. ACRES does not accept liability for any damage or loss caused by accident, or through the downloading or viewing of any malicious or illegal software or content whilst using the Internet, email, transferring of files to and from your DSLR camera, laptop and/or desktop computer or any other activity undertaken whilst on this course. You may need to check your own house insurance to ensure that your property is covered outside of your home. If you have any questions regarding this please speak to your tutor or contact the ACRES office on 01825 761820.

Extra study or practice

This course is project-based, so students will be expected to work outside of class to develop their photo projects. Each project will last 3 weeks, to give students as much chance as possible to find some time to work on the project. Project progress will be reviewed each week in class, to support students moving forward with input from both tutor and student peers.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Previous students say

The teacher was very good, very helpful and inspiring.

I would like to say that I found the course very beneficial and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get the most out of their SLR.
Well done Toby!

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

Please look out for further courses with Toby in 2020/21.

Future steps beyond ACRES

Find out about other courses with the National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.

Further information

Please visit our website at www.acreslearning.org.uk, see our brochure, or alternatively contact a member of the team on 01825 761820.