Community Learning Online: Photography
Course overview
Find a different way of engaging with the people you meet with this online course. You will be welcomed to this ‘drop-in’ style club, with fresh ideas and content each week.
No experience is needed! If your camera has lots of ‘bells and whistles’ we will explain what you need to know and improve your pictures, while not overwhelming you with the technology. Smartphones can produce amazing pictures too.
Every session will have a focus provided by the tutor, while being adapted to suit your learning needs. If you have something in particular that you are interested in, then let us know a week in advance and we will do our best to cover it.
You are welcome to join all or any of the following Monday evenings, from 6:30–7:30pm:
2022
- 3, 10, 17, 31 October
- 7, 14, 21, 28 November
- 5, 12 December
2023
- 16, 23, 30 January
- 6, 20, 27 February
- 6, 13, 20, 27 March
Things we will delve into include:
- focus
- composition
- exposure
- fun effects
- contrast and colour
- landscapes and portraits
- storytelling through pictures
- Documentaries
- conceptual photography
- capturing pets, animals and nature
- creative street and travel photography
- critiquing, photo-books and zines
Each week, you will learn theory that will underpin your photography, this will be recorded, so you can look back in your own time. You will reflect on inspiring photographs and the opportunity to share one or two of your own photographs (don’t worry if you don’t have any yet; and you won’t be forced to if you’d rather not).
As the group is small, you will have plenty of opportunity to share ideas and ask questions in an informal and friendly atmosphere. The emphasis is on enjoyable learning, so there will be no competition or judging. Also, there will be some suggested light reading or a video for encouragement to grow beyond the class.
For this course, you will need:
- any modern camera with image controls (Mirrorless, DSLR, Bridge, Compact (but not “point and shoot”) or Smartphone
- computer and internet access
- Microsoft Teams
- your Activate Learning AOL user account for course links and recorded sessions, will be send to you after enrolling
This course is an ONLINE course.
You are welcome to join all or any of the following Monday evenings, from 6:30–7:30pm:
2022
- 3, 10, 17, 31 October
- 7, 14, 21, 28 November
- 5, 12 December
2023
- 16, 23, 30 January
- 6, 20, 27 February
- 6, 13, 20, 27 March
Our Community Learning programme offers a series of free, government-funded courses to develop skills, knowledge, confidence and improve mental wellbeing for adults aged 19 and over (at the start of the course). Participation can help those managing mental health conditions, to improve their day to day lives.
Alternatively enrol by phone quoting 3AXPTUA01R or ask a question
Meet the tutors
We want our learners to feel welcome, safe and at ease when attending our classes, especially if this is your first time attending an adult education class or if you're coming back to education after a break.
If you're interested in one of courses, meet our tutors first! You'll see they have similar passions and interests and, most importantly, the right qualifications to help you make the most of your time and money.
