Creative Photography - Progression** Course Cancelled - Call 01825 761820 for alternative courses** (UC09G42A)
Student image: Jeanette - Bubbles
Course overview
Experience new ways of making images. Engage with new genres and learn from the masters of photography.
You will have some experience working off auto mode, and use of aperture and shutter priority.
Where Online and at Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AE.
When
Tuesday, 12:30pm - 2:30pm from 20th September 2022 until 15th November 2022 for 8 weeks.
Four face-to-face and four online lessons
Online class dates: Sept 20th, Oct 11th, Nov 8th 15th 2022
Face-to-face dates at Uckfield Civic Centre: Sept 27, Oct 4th, 18th, and Nov 1st 2022 (Lessons 3,4, 5 & 6)
No Class 25th October (Half term)
Cost
The full fee is £153.00.
What you already need to know
Ideal for previous students of ACRES photography courses (all levels), or anyone that is familiar with using their camera in manual mode and would like to continue and improve their photographic journey.
A course for DSLR and mirrorless camera users.
What you will learn
The course will introduce two photographic themes, with examples of how other photographers have made creative images in response to similar themes. We will explore how different genres of photography could be applied to each theme.
Students will be encouraged to develop their own personal responses to the theme with full technical support being given throughout.
Each theme will reflect on core photographic skills giving you the opportunity to revisit and develop camera techniques previously learnt as well as develop some creative new skills.
Students will be supported in the production of a final portfolio in response to each theme which will be created digitally online!
Weekly challenges will also be set to enable you to keep your photographic hand-in and practise specific techniques while having some creative fun.
Learn how to develop your own photographic journey with bespoke tuition to enable you to achieve personal goals.
How you will learn it
The course is split into online and face to face sessions.
The online sessions will introduce you to the new theme and weekly challenges, with examples and discussion to inspire you to develop your own direction for the project. A secure online resource will also be used to enable students access to all teacher resources whenever they like, as well as upload their images for review and tutor feedback.
The face-to-face sessions will take a workshop approach with core skills being developed through a variety of fun and creative in-class challenges. Plenty of hands-on demonstrations, discussions and group work to help you develop a creative and technically solid approach to your photography.
Bring to the first session
Materials and items you will need to do the course
- DSLR camera or Mirrorless camera.
- Laptop, computer or portable device, fully charged.
- 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
Please do not purchase any materials or items until you are certain that your course will run to avoid unnecessary costs. Course decisions are normally made a week before the course start date.
By enrolling on this course, you agree to take responsibility for your own equipment's safety, security, and insurance. 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. If you have any questions, please speak to your tutor or contact the ACRES office on 01825 761820.
Extra study or practice
This course is project-based, so you will be expected to work outside of class to develop your photo projects. Project progress will be reviewed and constructive feedback given by the tutor and peers each week in class to support ongoing personal development and encourage critical thinking.
Learning online
This is an online course or has online lessons, 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 iPad) (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. Please note that using a mobile phone is not recommended as due to the small screen it can be difficult to see text and images displayed during the session and you may not be able to view or access some resources.
Important information about how to access your online course, online etiquette, digital safe practice, health and safety will be sent to you before your course starts and can also be viewed on the ACRES website.
Policy & Procedures
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
Student feedback from Toby's previous Digital Photography courses (all levels)
What did you achieve coming on this course?
- Huge improvement in confidence using camera and related techniques.
- I learnt a lot more about photographers and techniques and acquired more camera skills.
- Learning how to use the camera proficiently and confidently in Manual, and learning how to see images more photographically
- Had fun learning new photographic techniques
- Confidence in photography and use of digital cameras.
What were the best/most enjoyable things about the course?
- Excellent tutor and really inspiring classmates.
- The tasks set by Toby and discussions afterwards about the results
- The critical feedback on uploaded images and the between-class tasks
- I have never done anything creative or enjoyed art, I only joined the course to learn how to use my camera but I have surprised myself and am really enjoying being creative!
- Learning as part of a group and using live feedback to add to the enjoyment and the challenges set.
Additional Course Information
- Course fees over £139, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
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