This is the first course in the photography line up and is suitable for absolute beginners. If you have a camera that you don’t know how to use, then this is the course for you. The course will cover basic theory to get you started and explain what all the menus and buttons are used for. In editing, we shall show you simple techniques to bring out the best in your images using Adobe Photoshop. By the end of the course you will have practised controlling exposure, initially with semi-automatic modes leading up to full manual mode. Classwork will be supplemented with at least two fun photoshoots, one of which will be on a Saturday morning at an English Heritage site and the other at Newcastle Quayside to practice night photography and light trails.
You will be able to join this course in September (12 weeks), January (11 weeks) and April (10 weeks). You can enrol for a single term or multiple terms subject to availability. The price shown is for the full academic year.
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You can enrol online by selecting the enrol button below, or by contacting or calling into The Heaton Centre (0191 2782818) or Westgate College (0191 2773520). Please check Venues | newcastlecitylearning for centre opening times.
Before you start your enrolment please make sure you have the documents in the following link to hand Enrolment Checklist 2024-25.pdf (newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk)
Some of our higher-level courses require a pre-course interview, to register your interest or to arrange a call back from the course tutor please select the enquiry button below to email our Learner Services Team.
If the course you are interested in has already started or you would like further information, please select the enquiry button below to email one of the team who will be happy to help.
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Additional support available?
Additional support available?
Help with numeracy or literacy is available in the form of discrete classes in maths and English.
Additional support can be provided for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities by discussion with the course tutor.
Learner Support Funding is available for travel and equipment to learners who qualify.
For further details please speak to one of our Learner Services Advisors.
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