Through a blend of studio and location work, darkroom, lighting and photographic theory workshops, this course will certainly get your creative juices flowing. This course will get you thinking about how photography can be used as a creative expression to reflect the current world we live in. Plus you will get to create a new or refresh your portfolio of work be it for your own use, exhibition or for industry recognition (BIPP or RPS distinction awards). This 10 week session will focus on students designing and submitting photographic  work  for an end of year exhibition to be displayed alongside the Art and Design departments'  end of year work . The  show will include a private view and invitations will be sent to local dignitaries and business interest . This will provide students wilt a showcase opportunity to celebrate their work - and its great fun.

Photography is or should be a very personal immersive experience . Only you can decide what is the 'decisive moment ' but in order to 'decide' you need to look and feel the shot, That is, feel that the composition and design of the frame you have placed you eye, offers the best interpretation of what you are shooting and more importantly what you want to say . This visualisation  process is key to good photography and goes well beyond the post production realms of AI interpretation - to be discussed."

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

We offer a range of Art and Design based courses. Take a look here.

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

You will need a basic understanding of photography – a working knowledge of a camera or simply the camera on your mobile phone.

You will need to bring with you:

  • Camera equipment (when required)
  • A portable hard drive (not USB stick) formatted in xFAT
  • Your enthusiasm and imagination

You will also be expected to have expected to either have a ‘Flickr’ photography account or be prepared to open one to facilitate group discussion of your work (instructions on how to open such an account will be given).

Course costs

Costs 

The course costs £300 for the 10 week sessions. 

Course content

Course Content 

Your workshops and activities will be facilitated by Patrick Denis. Working in a small group you will work at your own pace, exploring your ideas and developing your photographic skills. There will also be an opportunity for peer coaching and critiquing.

This course isn’t to be thought about in the traditional sense. Think of it as access to an open photographic resource. The course will be split into two 10 week blocks. The course is 10 weeks long and costs £300, that's just shy of £30 per session!

With access to a huge range of equipment including lighting, studios, production and post-production systems, you really can take your photography knowledge to the next level.

Each week you will be set exciting assignments to really get those creative ideas flowing. There will be workshops both in the studio and out on location and you will cover how to use different lighting systems, different camera formats, and different production and post-production platforms.

More info

Start Day/Time 

Starting Thursday 25th April to Thursday 4th July 2024. No class on Thursday 30th May.

2 hour sessions, 6 pm - 9 pm.

 

This course will be running at the Poole Campus- BH14 0LS

Duration 

20 Weeks

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Other Courses

Qualification Name 

None

Awarding Body 

Bournemouth & Poole College

Duration 

20 Weeks

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Other Courses

Qualification Name 

None

Awarding Body 

Bournemouth & Poole College