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Digital Photography (Level 3) Course


UK Learning College

Summary

Price
£406.25 inc VAT
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
110 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
Digital Photography (Level 3)
Awarded by NCFE
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Our home study Photography courses allow you to study for a Level 3 qualification without disrupting your current lifestyle. Whether you want to develop your existing photography skills or gain a valuable qualification which will further your career prospects, you’ll find our distance learning Photography courses are a flexible and cost-effective way of fulfilling your ambitions.

Do you want to work for yourself? Pick and choose your own hours? Attend many celebrity events, weddings, parties, travel abroad doing photo shoots? If this sounds like the ideal job for you, then you might want to consider a career in photography. This exciting new course will teach you everything you need to know to start up in the business of photography.

Many of our students are new to the subject or just have some basic knowledge in photography. This course covers everything from equipment, light and exposure, as well as composition, printing and scanning. You will also concentrate on specialist areas like portraiture and landscape and Photoshop skills. This course will be valuable for anyone who wants to build and perfect their digital photography skills.

There are many different events where photographers are needed:

  • Celebrity events
  • Parties
  • School portraits
  • Weddings
  • News photography
  • Magazines
  • Television
  • Advertising agencies
  • Lifestyle portraiture
  • Relaxed, home-based daylight portraiture

Who should take this course?

The good thing about this course is that it is for all ages and all ability levels. It is a thorough "everything you need to know" course with lots of tips and information which other books, courses etc. won't tell you - secrets from the insider who has written the course.

  • If you are a writer who wants to understand the basics of photography to enhance your sales ability, this is the course for you.
  • If you want to understand how to take great photographs for your next family party, this is the course for you.
  • If you need a hobby to relax with after work, this is the course for you.

Photography is an amazing medium that allows you to capture what you see. It is an art form that allows you to appreciate who you are and what you do.

Description

How is the course structured? 
The Level 3 in Digital Photogrpahy course is divided into four comprehensive modules:

Unit 1- Key topics

  • History of Photography
  • Equipment and accessories
  • Light 
  • Exposure 
  • The Photographic process

Unit 2- Extending Skills and Knowledge

  • Composition, viewpoint and framing 
  • Digital cameras
  • Data storage and transfer 
  • Printing
  • Scanning
  • Digital image editing and Photoshop

Unit 3- Photography in practice

  • Specialist area - Portraiture
  • Specialist area – Landscape 
  • Other specialist areas
  • Extending the single image 
  • Section summary

Unit 4- Advanced technique

  • Further Photoshop 
  • Digital Restoration 
  • Careers and opportunities
  • Final Project Submission assignment

Home Study Tutor Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete yourDigital Photography course. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Course Assessments

The Digital Photography course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.

There are 12 assignments in the course - a mix of written and practical - plus there are 20 or so self-assignments which really add value to the course by allowing the student to build their knowledge about significant areas of photography in a fun and challenging way.

When you have completed the programme, your tutor needs to verify that you have worked through all parts of any Workbooks, Activities and Exercises successfully. Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

What's Included? What do I get when I enrol?

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Digital Photography home study course and earn your Level 3 Qualification:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning

2. A full range of student services, including:

  • Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
  • Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
  • NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)
  • Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
  • Guide to Effective Study Techniques
  • How to approach exams without fear

3. An accredited award upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body NCFE

4. One year's educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone

5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

Requirements

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.  This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Digital Photography and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

Career path

Photographer

As a photographer, you would use a camera to take still photographs for a huge range of uses. You would use your technical skills and artistic vision to capture images of people, products, places or events, often on a client's behalf.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.