Certificate in Portrait Photography

Course details

Course Aims and Opportunities

• This course aims to provide students with a sound introduction to working as a portrait photographer and the creative and technical skills required for the role.
• Participants will learn camera skills and photo editing technology and how to work within a studio environment or on location and manage the issues arising in both.
• Of interest to anyone wishing to pursue a career in photography, media, design, creative arts, marketing, digital technology, etc.
• Successful candidates can go on to study other creative, technology or business-related modules and progress to further qualifications.

Course Outline

• To provide a sound introduction to working as a portrait photographer within a studio environment or on location: Students will:
• The use of camera controls and accessories to interpret portraits.
• Various lighting conditions, daylight, domestic, commercial and flashlight.
• Show how camera angle, lighting quality and facial expressions affect mood and interpretation.
• Assemble a portfolio of work suitable for presentation at interview.
• Research and evaluate assignments.
• Use darkroom and digital manipulation techniques.
• Demonstrate a variety of presentation methods.
• Understand health and safety issues.
• Show good time management in completing portrait assignments.