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Photography CoursesPhotography is one of the world’s most beloved activities, but today more and more people are finding ways to make a career out of photography. There are many kinds of photographers, from nature photographers to wedding photographers to newspaper photographers. Anyone with an interest and basic camera skills can turn their enjoyment of photography into a money-making job. With photography, you could work in an office, at home, or travel abroad.

Photographers produce and preserve images to tell a story, or record an event; to create commercial-quality photographs, photographers need both technical expertise and creativity. Today, most photographers use digital cameras instead of traditional film cameras; however, regardless of the camera they use, photographers also employ an array of other equipment—from lenses, filters, and tripods to flash attachments and specially constructed lighting equipment—to improve the quality of their work.

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Photographers may specialize in one particular area such as portrait, commercial and industrial, scientific, news, or fine arts photography. Portrait photographers typically take pictures of individuals or groups of people and often work in their own studios, while those who specialize in weddings, religious ceremonies, or school photographs and may work on location. Self-employed portrait photographers have many responsibilities in addition to taking pictures. They must develop a customer base, schedule appointments, set and adjust equipment, purchase supplies, keep records, bill customers, pay bills, and hire, train, and direct any employees they might have. Many self-employeed photographers also process their own images, design albums, and mount and frame the finished photographs.

Job Prospects

  • Job prospects for Photographers are average.
  • Employment for Photographers to 2014-15 is expected to grow strongly. Employment in this medium sized occupation (13 600 in November 2009) rose very strongly in the past five years, and in the long-term (ten years).
  • Photographers have a below average proportion of full-time jobs (65.7 per cent). For Photographers working full-time, average weekly hours are 44.2 (compared to 41.3 for all occupations) and earnings are above average - in the seventh decile. Unemployment for Photographers is high.
  • Photographers are employed across several industries including: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Manufacturing; Other Services; and Information Media and Telecommunications.
  • The (internet) vacancy level for Photographers is very low. The proportion of workers leaving the occupation (and needing to be replaced) is 6.5 per cent (annually) compared to the average for all occupations of 13.1 per cent.
  • The mix of industries employing Photographers is favourable for employment growth prospects.

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Digital Photography

  ENTER THE EXCITING WORLD OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY! Digital Photography allows you to use image editing software to apply special effects, and gain quality control over your pictures. You can output digital photographs to printers, upload to the web or send images by email.  In this course, you will learn it all! Find out the equipment you need to move to digital photography  Understand computer specifications and factors affecting computer performance for digital imaging   Learn to transfer an image from a digital camera onto your computer Be able to process digital pictures and output them Understand scanners and image editing software Be able to utilise your camera to take great digital photographs. Basic Principles of Photographic Composition Find out about image formats and types of files

Hobby Photography

  The broad principles of photography, whether we use film or digital are often the same or similar and in this respect most of what you read in this course will have relevance to both digital or film. Photography is a craft, the techniques and skills of which we must study and practice learn in order to become proficient. Our craft has a new selection of tools which we should master in order to create beautiful, dramatic, informative images. The tools and technology are the means to the end. This course can be undertaken by users of film or digital technologies. WHAT YOU NEED? This course can be undertaken successfully without sophisticated camera equipment; however, you do need the use of a camera. An SLR camera is best, but any camera will do. Over the time you do the course, you need to submit photos (either digital images or processed film - in that case a minimum of 5 rolls of film would need to be shot and developed. All photos you take, and written work you submit will be returned to you.

Introduction to Photography Fundamentals

  Throughout this course reference will be made back to our own perception of light through our eyes and the similarities and differences between the eye and the camera. One crucial fact underlies all photography, and for that matter, any "visual recording" medium. That fact is that although many and various technologies can produce images, the quality of those images is eventually judged by our own eyes. They act as a parameter for our technological design. You will be given instructions throughout this subject guide to do various things ... you may be asked to contact an organisation, you may be given something to read, or some information to research.  Various tasks will be given to you to develop your knowledge and abilities in photography care.  Along with these tasks, you will also be given a number of questions to answer at the end of each lesson.  You are required to submit them as an assignment to your tutor.

Landscape Photography

  DISCOVER THE ART OF CAPTURING LANDSCAPESLearn to capture the essence of the landscape in your images. This course will show you the techniques necessary to capture the individual expressions of each landscape. Learn about special affects, colour richness, photographic terms, & achieving sharpness. Develop your skill in creating different effects, and using different materials & equipment and see the difference show in your pictures.

Photographic Lighting

  Study Photographic Lighting at Home Lighting is a critical factor in photography. Light source can be defined in terms of four properties: Colour Temperature Power (or Brightness) Size Prevailing Direction This course will develop your understanding of light in photography and how to use different lighting equipment and techniques to achieve desired effects in a final image. Management of lighting is an essential skill in photography. To manage light properly requires planning a photograph before it is taken.

Photographic Practice

  Learn how to make your pictures stand out from the crowd! This is a great course is for those who want to improve their photography skills and potentially work as a photographer in any field. You will understand how to tell a story with an image How to turn your photographic skills into a business Understand the photographic industry Special photographic techniques How to photograph anything well Produce photos with special effects This course can help you understand the potentials and limitations of a camera and conceive ideas to find a way around difficulties you encounter.  It is designed to assist turning you into a more flexible and skilled photographer.

Photographic Technology

  This is a fascinating area of photographic study which any good photographer needs to understand in order to not only take good photos, but also identify and understand problems when they occur. This course is equally relevant to digital and film covering such things as image formation, light, lenses, filters, colour and the sensitivity of film or electronic surfaces that record the image.

Photographing People

  When we think of photographing people, we automatically think of taking a portrait, but not all people photography is portraiture. A portrait is (according to one dictionary definition) a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, often only the face or a description. A photographic portrait focuses on the person and attempts to convey an image of what or who the person is, whether physically, or perhaps spiritually or emotionally. There is also the group portrait, usually an image of a small number of people (such as a team or family portrait). However, people can also be photographed in other ways, where the focus might not be the individuals being photographed, but the social or cultural context (fashion, news events, sporting events etc.) or their relationship to the scene in which they are placed. This course is designed for persons who already have some experience with photography to help them develop their ability to take better photographs of people.

Photoshop (Beginner To Medium Level)

  Develop a basic understanding of how to create and manipulate images and artwork compositions using Adobe Photoshop for use on the web, email and print. Learn how to create and manipulate images and artwork compositions using Adobe Photoshop for use on the web, email and print. Photoshop is the software used commonly in business, publishing and the graphics industry, and this course provides not only a well designed pathway to learning, but also an opportunity to ask questions of professional graphic artists who use the software on a daily basis. This is an excellent entry level course for anyone wanting to use Photoshop in their work, and is also suitable for keen amateurs. Is this course right for me?If you work with images, photos, and graphics, you will find this course very useful. It is also an excellent course for people who are interested in digital photography, and are wanting to learn to edit and print their pictures. Please note that software is not included in the cost of this course.

Travel Photography

  Travelling can perhaps challenge photographic skills perhaps more than anything else. This is because there is usually such a variety of photographic subjects and photo opportunities.There are many considerations, for example: What to take -too much equipment can be as much a problem as too little Timing -Climatic conditions as well as events provide different opportunities in different places at different times (eg. Shadows that can be difficult to work with may be more of a problem at certain times of year -or day). Legal Considerations: laws can vary: in some places, you may need official permission before you can take a photograph of something.

Wedding Photography

  Learn to produce quality wedding photos as a commercial enterprise. Wedding photography can be the most critical and stressful type of photography because: A)  The event is so very important to the bride and groom B)  The bride and groom are usually quite stressed out C)  The wedding only happens once D)  More than at most other types of events, photographs are an integral part of what happens during the wedding.    While at other events (eg. sporting events), many different people are part of the event; at a wedding, the total focus is on the bride and groom - they are the event! The photography needs to maintain this strong focus on the bride and groom and convey the image that they are first and best in every way on that occasion. The whole concept of a wedding is always romantic, frequently fashionable and preferably overflowing with optimism and life.


Certificate

Certificate in Photographic Practice

  Learn the skills necessary to make you employable in the industry. Your assignments will see you exploring your world and noticing things you may not have previously noticed.  Your tutors will give you individual feedback on your photographs.  You will learn about light, about the way in which we see, about technology and how to balance and compose images.

Certificate In Photography

  This course prepares you for a career in the photographic industry. It creates awareness and understanding in the industry, helps develop knowledge and skills in using a camera to a professional standard, and teaches you all-important communication and business skills needed to be successful in the real world.


Advanced Certificate

Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Photography)

  This course is designed to train people for supervisory or managerial positions in the photographic industry. There are 7 modules plus a workplace project in this course. These are the 4 core units common to all streams of this Advanced Certificate. These involve 400 hours of study in total and cover Management, Office Practices, Business Operations and Marketing. Three photography stream units involve another 300 hours of study. A workplace project on the photography industry involves the final 200 hrs of study.


Associate Diploma

Associate Diploma In Media

  This course is designed as a foundation for a career in either electronic or print media publishing. The course aims to provide a broad cross section of skills which are of value in a publishing organisation. Research has shown that graduates with broad based knowledge such as this have enhanced career prospects.

Associate Diploma In Photography

  Develop your photography skills and repertoire, and your ability to present your work for maximum impact to the public, employers, clients, publishers, galleries and others. Gain first-hand experience in photography, presentation, and publishing to prepare you to work in any aspect of photography. This course provides an excellent and diverse basis on which to begin and build a career.


Diploma

Diploma In Photojournalism

  The Diploma in Photojournalism is a broad based, practically oriented training course that will develop the essential skills required to work in this field. The student will develop a variety of written and photographic work that can be used as the basis for a professional portfolio. At the completion of this course you will have a thorough understanding of the craft of photojournalism, improved writing skills, knowledge of the publishing process and the business skills to set yourself up.  You will also have an understanding of online publishing and marketing.

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