Course details

The courses are targeted at students who want to be a photographer but not necessarily as a trade. Students will learn how to produce professional still images through learning a variety of photographic techniques and the formation of imagery using traditional and digital technologies. This is an introduction to photographic processing techniques and permanently making an image by the traditional and digital means, basic photo composition rules, demonstration on film processing and traditional darkroom printing and guidance on projects by the digital method.

Terms and conditions

  • Students will be presented a Certificate upon successful completion of all 4 short courses and passing all required assessment.

COURSE MODULES

Photography 1 - Analogue Darkroom 

Students will be introduced to the film processing process and also the print making and its process. Students will understand how the control of exposure and the resultant fine print can be obtained.

Photography 2 - Digital Photography 

Students will learn the method and process of digital images editing and how to recognise some design elements and apply it effectively. This will help the students understand the creative principles and master the techniques to produce interesting pictures with Adobe Photoshop.

Photography 3 - Studio Photography 

This is an introduction to the intricate art of studio photography. The student will acquire a clearer understanding of the impact of artificial lighting on the look of a given image. Digital camera will be used for this term.

Photography 4 - Digital Imaging 

In Digital Imaging, students will refine their digital photographs via non-destructive methods using photo enhancement, photo repair, photo retouching and photo-composite techniques in Adobe Photoshop.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be 17 years old & above.

Prerequisites for registration of short courses

  • For Photography 3 & 4, applicants need to complete Photography 1 & 2
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts

NAFA currently has eight Departments: 3D Design, Arts Management and Education, Design and Media, Fine Art, Fashion Studies, Dance, Music and Theatre. The Academy conducts a comprehensive range of full-time diploma courses and delivers degree programmes in partnership with reputable universities from Singapore and the UK. Courses are taught by an international faculty of academics and leading arts practitioners who are passionate about imparting lifelong skills in the arts. Courses are designed to enable students to think critically, creatively and independently and at the same time master important technical skills in a disciplined and structured pace. Engagement and partnerships with industry, the arts community and cultural organisations are regular features and part of the learning process to help our students acquire a repertoire of complex skills-set and knowledge.

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