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We offer a range of courses from beginner to advanced covering digital and film based photography, studio work, wet darkroom and experimental work including pinhole. Courses run full time, or part time (both day and evening) and are taught by a team of motivated tutors who are also working freelancers.
We have a well specified colour managed digital darkroom, a studio with flash lighting and a wet darkroom for printing in black and white. Courses are run at both our Hortensia and Wornington Road sites. We also run a unique week long course on the Greek island of Syros, combining photography and some stunning locations. See the course factsheet (pdf - 199KB)
Students starting with us have gone on to complete BA and MA qualifications, work as freelancers themselves or simply take better pictures. When your course finishes you will have an opportunity to show work in our end of year exhibition.
Tutor team for photography:
- Bruce Tanner - Subject Head
- Armelle Skatulski
- Elspeth Ross
- Gianluca Cosci
- Graeme Harris
- Manon Droz
- Matthew Kolakowski
- Robert Bloomfield
Photography Courses starting soon:
- BTEC National Diploma in Photography ( 10TFP110-01 )
- Photography: BTEC Award ( 10TFP101 )
- Photography Level 1 ( 10TFP100 )
- Basic Digital Camera Skills ( 10TAP016 )
- Intermediate Camera Skills ( 10TAP019-01 )
- Intermediate Camera Skills ( 10TAP019-02 )
- Introduction to Black & White Printing ( 10TAP028-01 )
- Paris Photo 2010 ( 10TAP041-01 )
- Landscape & Editorial Photography in Greece ( 10TAP051-02 )
- Photography as Fine Art ( 10TAP049-01 )
Courses and Fees
BTEC National Diploma in Photography ( 10TFP110 )
Level 3
A full time photography course leading to a BTEC National Diploma in Photography. Every aspect of photography is covered here from using a camera, studio, darkroom and digital darkroom through to looking at the work of other photographers and how to present a professional portfolio. Current photographic practice is discussed and used together with traditional and alternative processes to help you find your own voice. The course is project based with some of which will be live projects with real deadlines. The course is project based, some of which will be live projects with real deadlines. There are twelve units offered in total over the course which we hope will prove thorough and rewarding.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TFP110-01 Hortensia Centre 14 Sep 10 37 Tues-Thurs 10:00-16:00 Bruce Tanner & Team - Concs: £90
- Non-EU: £4725
- Full Fees: £1568
Photography: BTEC Award ( 10TFP101 )
Level 3
Qualification
Aimed at learners who have completed a level 1 or level 2 course, or have sound basic knowledge, this course moves you up a level to teach some advanced skills and professional practice in Photography. Courses are project based and you will be required to produce a final project together with a written workbook. Most of the units also include short projects which are set against a tight deadline. There are specialist units covering Studio Lighting, Digital Imaging, Darkroom, Location work and Experimental work. Take a look at the course factsheet to see the content of each unit.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TFP101-01 Hortensia Centre 20 Sep 10 34 Mon 18:00-21:30 R Bloomfield/ E Ross - Concs: £78
- Non-EU: £1250
- Full Fees: £441
10TFP101-03 Hortensia Centre 21 Sep 10 34 Tues 18:00-21:30 B Tanner/A Skatulski - Concs: £78
- Non-EU: £1250
- Full Fees: £441
10TFP101-02 Wornington Centre 22 Sep 10 34 Wed 18:00-21:30 B Tanner & E Ross - Concs: £78
- Non-EU: £1250
- Full Fees: £441
10TFP101-04 Hortensia Centre 05 Nov 10 24 Fri 10:00-16:00 R Bloomfield/E Ross - Concs: £88
- Non-EU: £1260
- Full Fees: £454
Photography Level 1 ( 10TFP100 )
Level 1
Qualification
If you have no formal training in photography and want to make the first move, this is the course for you. It covers camera controls, composition, the use of accessories and basic studio lighting. You will have the chance to do projects and visit galleries and get a thorough grounding in photography to enable you to move to our higher level courses.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TFP100-01 Hortensia Centre 21 Sep 10 33 Tues 18:00-21:30 E Ross/ R Bloomfield - Concs: £78
- Non-EU: £1208
- Full Fees: £429
10TFP100-03 Hortensia Centre 28 Sep 10 24 Tues 10:00-16:00 M Droz - Concs: £88
- Non-EU: £1260
- Full Fees: £454
10TFP100-04 Hortensia Centre 29 Sep 10 33 Wed 18:00-21:30 E Ross/R Bloomfield - Concs: £78
- Non-EU: £1208
- Full Fees: £429
10TFP100-02 Hortensia Centre 01 Nov 10 24 Mon 10:00-16:00 M Droz - Concs: £88
- Non-EU: £1260
- Full Fees: £454
Creative Darkroom Processes : Liquid Light ( 10TAP021 )
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP021-01 Wornington Centre 11 Jan 11 3 Tues 18:00-21:00 E Ross - Full Fees: £73
Creative Darkroom Processes : Cyanotypes & Salt Prints ( 10TAP022 )
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP022-01 Wornington Centre 26 Apr 11 3 Tues 18:00-21:00 E Ross - Full Fees: £73
Creative Darkroom Processes : Pinhole ( 10TAP023 )
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP023-01 Wornington Centre 07 Jun 11 3 Tues 18:00-21:00 E Ross - Full Fees: £73
Basic Digital Camera Skills ( 10TAP016 )
Are you having trouble using your new digital camera? Join our digital photography course and learn what the menus mean and what the controls will do. The course will also cover such diverse topics as; adjusting white balance, how to upload your images to a computer and image composition.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP016-01 Hortensia Centre 20 Sep 10 5 Mon 13:30-16:30 R Bloomfield - Full Fees: £115
10TAP016-02 Hortensia Centre 20 Sep 10 5 Mon 18:00-21:00 R Bloomfield - Full Fees: £115
10TAP016-03 Hortensia Centre 17 Jan 11 5 Mon 18:00-21:00 R Bloomfield - Full Fees: £115
10TAP016-04 Hortensia Centre 02 Mar 11 5 Wed 18:00-21:00 A Skatulski - Full Fees: £115
10TAP016-05 Hortensia Centre 04 May 11 5 Wed 10:00-13:00 A Skatulski - Full Fees: £115
Intermediate Camera Skills ( 10TAP019 )
If you have completed one of our basic camera skills courses, or feel you have taught yourself the basics, then this course is the next step. It offers the chance of doing some simple studio work, location work and short projects to improve your composition. After doing this course, you might consider doing one of our qualification courses, or simply enjoy taking pictures more!
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP019-01 Hortensia Centre 01 Nov 10 5 Mon 13:30-16:30 R Bloomfield - Full Fees: £115
10TAP019-02 Hortensia Centre 01 Nov 10 5 Mon 18:00-21:00 R Bloomfield - Full Fees: £115
10TAP019-03 Hortensia Centre 08 Jun 11 5 Wed 18:00-21:00 R Bloomfield - Full Fees: £115
Introduction to Photo Correction and Printing ( 10TAP018 )
This course looks at correction of images within Photoshop combined with basic digital workflow information including printing. This is not an advanced course and does not assume previous knowledge but looks at straightforward Photoshop tasks such as cropping, cloning, heeling and colour correction.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP018-01 Hortensia Centre 28 Feb 11 5 Mon 18:00-21:00 R Bloomfield - Full Fees: £115
Introduction to Black & White Printing ( 10TAP028 )
Watching your first print appear in the developing tray as if by magic is something never to be forgotten. Take the opportunity to learn how to print in black and white in our darkroom at the Wornington Centre.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP028-01 Wornington Centre 02 Nov 10 5 Tues 18:00-21:00 G Harris - Full Fees: £115
10TAP028-02 Wornington Centre 01 Mar 11 5 Tues 18:00-21:00 E Ross - Full Fees: £115
Paris Photo 2010 ( 10TAP041 )
Paris Photo is the world’s leading event for photography. The 14th Paris Photo edition coincides with the biennial “Mois de la Photo”, a month-long photographic event, turning the city into the photography capital of the world in November. Paris Photo also turns the spotlight on the Central Europe scene, reveals new talents through awards and competitions and offers a rich programme of events and encounters. The main events are at Carrousel du Louvre, but galleries all over Paris will be showing photography. Our trip includes Eurostar travel and 3 nights in shared rooms in Paris. It is possible to upgrade to single rooms, but booking needs to be made well ahead (with payment) as single rooms are very scarce during Paris Photo. Course fee to be confirmed.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP041-01 Hortensia Centre 17 Nov 10 1 Wed-Sat Various E Ross & Team - Full Fees: £225
Landscape & Editorial Photography in Greece ( 10TAP051 )
The cost of the trip is as follows: £495 for a room share, £560 for a single room and £270 for a non participating partner/friend.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP051-02 Hortensia Centre 16 Oct 10 1 Sat-Sat Various BTanner/E Ross - Full Fees: £560
10TAP051-01 Hortensia Centre 30 Apr 11 1 Sat-Sat Various B Tanner - Full Fees: £560
Photography in the Digital Age: Creative Black and White ( 10TAP044 )
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP044-01 Hortensia Centre 16 May 11 4 Mon 18:00-21:00 G Harris - Full Fees: £94
Photography in the Digital Age: Colour Managed Printing ( 10TAP045 )
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP045-01 Hortensia Centre 06 Jun 11 4 Mon 18:00-21:00 B Tanner - Full Fees: £94
Photography as Fine Art ( 10TAP049 )
Each class is devoted to a specific issue or an artist. Emphasis is placed on developing analytic skills rather than the memorization of names and dates. Although the tutor introduces the topic and provides the background of the subject matter, great importance is given to discussion. Students are encouraged to ask questions, participate in the debates and take part in the analysis of the works. The course is for those with a keen interest in contemporary art. No specialist knowledge is required. At the end of the course, the students should be more confident in their appreciation of contemporary art. They should be able to develop discussion with other interested people. Also, they should have a good picture of the contemporary art scene in London.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP049-01 Hortensia Centre 23 Sep 10 10 Thurs 18:30-20:30 G Cosci - Full Fees: £150
10TAP049-02 Hortensia Centre 13 Jan 11 10 Thurs 18:30-20:30 G Cosci - Full Fees: £150
10TAP049-03 Hortensia Centre 28 Apr 11 6 Thurs 18:30-20:30 G Cosci - Full Fees: £94
Making a Photo Book ( 10TAP053 )
The advent of on-demand digital publishing means that many photographers dreams of having their work in a book can now be realised, at a relatively low cost. This course looks at the different options available, how to edit your work to make an interesting selection of images, how to design and put your book together. You will be able to scan from film and prints if you are not working digitally and use Blurb Booksmart software to produce, upload and purchase your book. Price does not include the book as price of the book will vary depending on its size.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10TAP053-01 Hortensia Centre 14 Mar 11 5 Mon 18:00-21:00 B Tanner - Full Fees: £115
