Course overview

This course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, hands-on shooting assignments, group discussions, and critiques. Participants will have access to photography equipment, tools, and resources for completing assignments. Assignments will include both structured exercises to build technical skills and independent projects to encourage creative exploration. Topics covered will include understanding different genres of photography, exploring diverse photographic styles and techniques, harnessing creativity through observation and experimentation, and developing a personal photographic vision. Emphasis will be placed on cultivating a deeper connection with one's surroundings, embracing curiosity, and honing the ability to see the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Course description

This course is designed to inspire and empower photographers of all levels to discover new sources of creativity and develop their personal vision. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on shooting assignments, group discussions, and critiques, participants will explore various techniques and approaches for finding inspiration in their photography practice. Topics covered will include understanding different genres of photography, exploring diverse photographic styles and techniques, harnessing creativity through observation and experimentation, and developing a personal photographic vision. Emphasis will be placed on cultivating a deeper connection with one's surroundings, embracing curiosity, and honing the ability to see the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of inspiration in photography and its role in personal growth and explore different genres of photography, including landscape, portrait, street, documentary, and conceptual photography. You will also learn techniques for finding inspiration in everyday life, including observation, exploration, and mindfulness and experiment with various photographic styles, techniques, and tools to expand creative boundaries.

Participants be able to develop an understanding of composition, light, colour, and storytelling in photography and cultivate creativity and personal expression through hands-on shooting assignments and projects.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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