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Photography - Studio Lighting Techniques

Course code: FC0345A

Course category: Adult Education Weekdays

Course Topic: Art and Photography

Start date: 6-9pm

Course duration: 6 weeks

Course venue: Academy of Creative Training

Course aims:
This six week photography course will teach you how to manipulate every aspect of the photograph in a studio environment. The course will consider form, composition, and the effect of lighting modes to create mood and ambience.

Portrait and still life will be covered using both film and digital camera methods.

You'll learn how to set up flash lighting equipment and use essential studio equipment such as lightmeters and flash head attachments.

Course topic: Art and Photography

Course content:
On this course you will learn about:

Low key Lighting
High key Lighting
Use of Flash lightmeters
Flash lighting attachments and accessories
Infra red and radio slaves
Canon 5D DSLR camera operation
Understanding Histograms
Set up a studio environment

Facilities for students:

Canon 5D DSLR
Infra red and Radio sync slaves
Flash head light
Soft Boxes
Umbrellas
Coloured Backdrops
Lightmeter
Still life table top

Tutors:
Roy Mehta, currently commercial and editorial professional photographer having 20yrs experience

Assessment: No formal assessment is required for this course, however
during the course students will receive ongoing feedback through group and 1-1 tutoring about their assignment workbooks and presentations completed during the 6 weeks.

Awarding Body: City College

Entry Requirements:
Formal qualifications are not compulsory. A keen interest in digital camera practice and studio lighting techniques is required.

Progression and links:
Students undertaking this course will produce a body of work that could contribute towards a portfolio of evidence for other Further Education courses.

Portfolio images should show competence in film, digital and studio based practice which could assist in working within the photographic industry.

Fees for your course: £80

Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.

Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.