Photo & Video Courses

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ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

DIPLOMA COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

BE THAT INTUITIVE PHOTOGRAPHER! LEVEL UP YOUR IMAGING SKILLS!


Intrinsic to photography is the pleasure of discovery! Gain advanced photography skills and techniques to take your photography to the next level or to become a professional photographer.

The choice is yours! to make "ART" or to make mere replications, as art is not replications, it is "Interpretation" the communication of your beliefs or opinions" expressed visually.

Completing this course will enable you to become a professional photographer by developing the skills to create, plan and manage your own photography projects as well as giving you a solid understanding of your camera.

Designed around many practical assignments, you will incrementally develop the techniques and an understanding of the industry that you need to succeed as a professional.

Our tutors provide all the support, knowledge and in-depth feedback you need to progress through your course.


Duration: 6 Months, Thrice Weekely

Course Outcome:

Taking your photography skills to another level

Our students use multiple techniques and tools to create unique images that tell a story.

We are a school with a first-class teaching method with very complete study plans and programs whose objective is to provide students with the necessary techniques, processes, tools and discipline for the development of their creativity.

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Program of Study

Module #1

01
Introduction
  • The Photographer
  • Evolution of Photography
  • De-Construction of an Image
  • The Visual Story
02
Camera Anatomy
  • The Digital Camera
  • Image Quality
  • Sensors & Resolutions
  • Understanding Aperture
  • Understanding Shutter
  • Understanding ISO
03
Camera Modes
  • Full Auto
  • Programmed (P)
  • Aperture Value (AV)
  • Shutter Value (TV)
  • Manual Modes (M)
04
Exposure Essentials
  • Analysing Exposure Values
  • Metering Modes
  • F-Stops
  • Under, over and Good Exposures Explained
  • Exposure Bracketing & Compensations
  • Analysing Image Histograms
  • Analysing Clipped Highlights
05
Lenses & Focal Lengths
  • Focal Lengths - Primes – Zooms – Specialty Lenses
  • Depth of Field Explained
  • Perspective and Lens Distortions
  • Camera Lens Filters Explained
  • Creative Uses of a UV, Polarizing, ND, GND Filters
06
Focusing Essentials
  • How Focusing Works
  • Auto and Manual Focusing
  • Focusing Modes - Single - Continious - Servo
  • Understanding Focusing Points
07
Let’s go to Work
  • Understanding Aperture Controls (Exposure, Space, Depth Analysis)
  • Understanding Shutter Controls (Movement in Art Analysis)
  • Understanding Lens Focal Lengths (Perspective Study)
  • Still Life Photography
  • Street Photography
  • Basic Photo Editing

Module #2

08
Visual Composition
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Seeing & Thinking in 3-Dimensional
  • Elements of Art
  • Composition Elements – Design Guidelines
  • Visual Flow
  • Space and Movement
  • Framing and Layering
  • Background and Perspectives
  • Colour and Contrast
09
Lighting Essentials
  • The Science of Light
  • Natural & Ambient Light
  • Light Character & Qualities
  • Values and Tones
  • White Balance & Colour Temp
  • Dynamic Range – Zones
  • Creative Uses of Light
10
Image Editing Essentials
  • Getting Started on the Essentials
  • Lightroom and Photoshop Complete Interface Tour
  • Multiple file formats explored
  • Working in Lightroom, Importing Images, Applying Filters and Labels
  • Understanding and Working in Develop Mode, Making Various Image Corrections and Adjustments
  • Exporting Images from Lightroom
  • Image Editing in Photoshop, Menus and Tools Explained, Understanding Options Bar
  • Working with Selections in Photoshop
  • Working with Layers, Layer Masks and Non-Destructive Layer Adjustments
  • Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photographs, Fixing Problem Images, Using Levels and Curves to Fix Tones and Contrast, Healing and Clone Stamp Tools, Fixing Colour, Hue, Saturation and Luminance Values, Working with Various Filters, Camera Raw Filter Adjustments, Applying Sharpening Adjustments
  • Understanding Blending modes
  • Typography and Working with Path Tools
  • Preparing to Finishing in Photoshop and Lightroom
  • Assessments and Reviews
11
Let’s go to Work
  • Light & Composition Study (Outdoor & Indoor Sessions)
  • Still life Photography (Introduction to Studio Lighting Systems)
  • Portrait Photography (Understanding Controlling & Light Shaping Tools and Light Modifiers)
  • Creative Photography (Indoor & Outdoor Sessions)
  • Fashion Photography
  • Wedding Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Product Photography
12
General Assessment
  • Problems & Solutions (Based on Practical Outcomes)
  • How to Take Sharp Photos
  • Lenses for Portrait Photography
  • Lenses for Wedding Photography
  • Lenses for Food Photography
  • Lenses for Food Photography

Module #3

13
Advanced Lighting Systems
  • Studio Lighting Systems
  • Hard and Soft Light
  • Flash Systems
  • Professional Lighting Patterns
  • Light Modifiers & Shaping Tools
  • Diffusers, Reflectors & Grids
  • Flags and Cutters
  • Studio Accessories
  • Mixed Lighting
  • Creative Uses of Light
  • Problems & Solutions
14
Let’s go to Work
  • Low & High Shutter Photography
  • High Key & Low Key Photography
  • Black & White Photography
  • E-Commerce Catalogue Photography
  • Submitting Individual Project 1
  • Submitting Individual Project 2
  • Submitting Individual Project 3
15
Portfolio Assessment
  • Internal & External Portfolio Review & Assessments
  • Shortlisting for Exhibition
  • Photo Competitions
Inspiration @ Arka Images

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