Photography - Improvers

Course intent

You will gain a greater understanding of digital photography, improving your techniques and creativity.. You will need to be comfortable with the camera in ‘Manual’ and/or ‘priority’ modes. You will gain an understanding of how to print high quality images.

You will need EITHER a D-SLR Camera, a Bridge or Hybrid camera for this course. (Smartphones are not acceptable for this course – there are specific one-day workshops available for Smartphone photography).

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• The ability to comfortably use the ‘Priority’ and ‘Manual’ modes
• An understanding of Composition
• Using flash
• A ‘field trip’ to enable you to hone your skills
• Saving and printing high-quality images

Learners will be inspired by the contemporary and historical context and will need to keep a sketchbook to record ideas, processes and progress, and the feedback they receive from the tutor.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

The course is suitable for those who have completed a Beginners course (or who have a very good working knowledge of cameras). However, if you have not completed a Beginners course with SAL, it is strongly advised that the learner checks with the tutor before enrolling.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You will need:

• Your own Digital camera with a memory card, at least one lens and the instruction booklet
• Fully charged batteries
• A notebook and pen
• A sketchbook or portfolio to keep a record of your images

Your tutor will be able to give you impartial advice as to the purchasing of additional equipment

What can I do when I finish the course?

There are courses on post-production (Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom) as well as specific one-day workshops.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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