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Certificate in Portrait Photography – QQI Level 5
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.
Duration/Start
Upcoming in 2015. Wednesday, 6.30pm – 9pm, 14 weeks. Please contact us if you would like to reserve a place.
Entry Requirements
Open Entry
Fee
€225