Experiment with your camera’s functions, such as on camera flash and manual mode and look at available equipment. Explore several genres, discuss other photographer’s work and build your own skills and confidence. Discover the best lenses and filters for individual situations. Practice and develop your confidence using the camera in manual mode. Examine the rules of composition and how they relate to the new genres taught, such as night, still life, documentary and landscape. Explore the use of lighting techniques by using the on camera flash and painting with light. Evaluate your own photographs, drawing on the knowledge of the techniques taught over the course.You will need a digital SLR or Bridge camera. The course is not suitable for compact cameras.

At the end of the course you will have had the opportunity to:- explain the best lenses and filters for individual situations;- experiment with using the camera in manual mode;- explain the rules of composition and how they relate to the genres night, still life, documentary, and landscape;- explore use of lighting techniques by using on camera flash, for example, painting with light;- produce a workbook/portfolio with at least five photos in the genre of your choice;- evaluate your own photos drawing on the knowledge of the techniques taught over the course.

"Please note there is no class on 17/02/2026.Parking is available on Campus. Should the car park be full please use Marriotts Walk or Woodford Way car parks which are a few minutes' walk away.Please report to Reception on arrival. A photo-id will be issued for you to wear when attending classes.Vending machines are available."