NQ Photography

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NQ Photography

Overview

This dynamic NQ Photography course offers a hands-on, project-based approach to develop both your technical photography skills and creativity. Whether you're looking to capture compelling portraits or bring still life to life, this course gives you the tools and techniques to play, experiment and refine your craft.

You'll explore creative camera techniques that push the boundaries of conventional photography, unlocking your full potential. Through studio photography, including portraiture and still life, you'll learn to harness lighting, composition, and styling to create professional-quality images.

Mastering digital imaging through Adobe Creative Cloud, you'll gain the technical expertise to enhance and perfect your photos in post-production, learning how to transform your raw files into visually impactful images.

By the end of the course, you'll have created a diverse portfolio, showcasing your journey and your growth as a novice photographer. This course is ideal for anyone eager to develop a creative photographic voice and prepare for the next step in their creative career.

We’ll provide the equipment you bring the enthusiasm to learn.

 

Entry

4 Standard Grades, 4 National 5 passes, preferably including English and a creative subject.

OR

Relevant skills and experience will also be considered.

Please note: When applying, you'll need to submit a small portfolio of your images. A digital portfolio is preferred, but hard copy prints are also acceptable. You will also be asked to attend a short interview.

Learn

On this course, you'll learn how to use a digital camera like a pro and master the art of managing your digital files. Plus, you'll get a solid introduction to post-production with Adobe Photoshop to take your images to the next level.

What you'll learn:

  • Camera Techniques
  • Basic Studio Photography
  • Portraiture and Still Life
  • Digital Imaging

But that's not all. You’ll also team up with other student groups on collaborative projects, and get the chance to showcase your work at an exciting end-of-year exhibition. Perfect for those who want to grow their skills and build a creative portfolio.

We’ll even provide you with a top-quality digital camera to use throughout the course, and the best part? You get to keep it when you finish – as long as you meet the bursary requirements.

Where can I go from here?

Graduates of this course will be able to go directly into the following courses: