Foundation Photography

Available to Study	Start Date(s)	Duration
Evening Evening Qualification College Certificate	15 September 23 February 2012	10 weeks 10 weeks

Available to Study

Start Date(s)

Duration

Evening
Evening

Qualification

College Certificate

15 September
23 February 2012

10 weeks
10 weeks

Course Overview

Foundation Photography

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Study Option	Start Date	Duration	Status
Evening	15 September	10 weeks	Online application unavailable
Evening	23 February 2012	10 weeks	Online application unavailable

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The Foundation Photography course will give students a basic understanding of how an image is formed in the camera, exposure control and aspects of picture composition. You will gain an understanding of monochrome film material and gain the basic skills of film processing and printing.

Objectives

Lectures will focus on building knowledge in image formation, exposure, depth of field and composition. The objective of the course is to complete 6 practical assignments which are set in consultation with the individual student.

Course Content

The content covered in the course includes:

Instruction of how to use 35mm film cameras including an introduction to shutter speeds and apertures.
What the factors that affect exposure are.
Instruction of Instruction on how to process black and white film including a description of the dark room and how to produce prints from a negative.
Intruction on basic photographic techniques including advice on compositions and how to improve images.
How to make and enlarge black and white prints.

Assessment

6 images are to be printed to a satisfactory standard

How to Apply

This course is offered by SCE Enterprise, the business training branch of the College. Visit the SCE Enterprise website for more information or contact the SCE Enterprise team on enquiries@sce-enterprise.com or call 0131 535 4800.

Entry Requirements

Must have 35mm single reflex film camera

What can I do Next?

More advanced units in photography.

Fees

£200

Additional Information

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