Curating, Editing and Exhibiting Photographs
This course is for anyone wishing to gain better skills to exhibit their photographs, you may be a photographer, freelancer or working within photo journalism.
This course teaches you the three stages to best show off your photographs. First, selection, editing and visual story telling. Second, the best specialist paper and framing technique to use for maximum impact. Finally, where and how to exhibit, whether this be a blank wall at home, local public space, or exhibition. Your photographs are original, and this course will encourage you to premiere them powerfully.
Digital Photography - Intermediate
This intermediate level course focuses on giving you a deeper understanding of exposure with aim of getting you comfortable using your camera in manual mode. It also takes a deeper look into various aspects of composition to give you the tools to make better creative choices when taking photographs.
Intermediate Photography
Do you have a good understanding of your camera but want to discover more about the different functions and settings? This exciting course will give you a greater insight into the possibilities of your camera, and will develop your photography skills to an intermediate level.
Introduction to Digital Photography
If you are looking for an informative guide on how to use your DSLR camera, bring it along to this comprehensive introduction. Over a term you will become increasingly familiar with the various settings on your camera equipment.
Our course is designed to give you a better understanding of what your camera can do and how to take great photos. The introduction covers the basic controls, making you more confident with the camera, while also illustrating and putting into practice what effect these controls have on the photograph.
This course is geared towards getting you more...
Introduction to Sewing & Clothesmaking
This Course is a 5/6-week block of 3 hour introductory lessons for beginners new to sewing and clothesmaking. You will be shown how to thread up and use the sewing machine and work on the group projects in each course.
There are 2 different 6 week courses available each term -
Part 1 - Making a cushion cover and an A line skirt
Part 2 - Making a tote bag and a simple top
You do not need to take these courses in order and can join either as the starting point. Completing both will help progress your clothes making knowledge and skills before moving on to an...
Landscape and Nature Photography
Our beginner-friendly course explores essential techniques for nature and landscape photography. Learn about composition, lighting, and editing to take your outdoor shots to the next level.
Level 2 Award in Creative Photography
Level 2 specialist courses are designed to give adult learners the knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare them for employment or further study at level 3 or 4.
The Level 2 Certificate in Photography is designed to give you the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding you need to progress towards professional practice or further academic study of photography. You will gain an in-depth experience of the techniques, disciplines and issues within the contemporary photography field and use this to build a portfolio for application to higher level courses or your own...
Photography - Level 1 Award
This Level 1 qualification course gives you the opportunity to discover and explore photography using digital cameras to produce creative images successfully. It will give you the opportunity to explore photography processes and techniques along with contextual links between photography and historical art genres using appropriate visual language including still life, portrait, landscape, composition and other formal elements.
Once completed you will receive the UAL Level 1 Award in Art, Design and Media.
Photography for Beginners
This is an introductory course at our Hillcroft campus, which will give you the practical skillset and the confidence to take great photos. You do not need to have a DSLR camera; a compact camera or smartphone is otherwise suitable.
Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
This course is aimed at intermediate and advanced photographers looking to learn how to create a photographic body of work based on a single subject. It will explore how photography can be used as tool to explore different themes and how a series of images can be used to construct both linear and non-linear narratives.
Planting Design - Introduction
This is an intensive introduction to choosing great plant combinations to suit your outdoor spaces to give them colour and interest throughout the year.
This course will develop your skills and techniques so you design anything from containers for balcony and patio areas, through to borders for a full garden design.
Printmaking - Linocut Intermediate
Discover the full potential of lino in this grounded, yet experimental course!
You will develop your linocutting skills with the production of multi-coloured prints using the reduction process, as well as by creating more complex prints through the layering and combining of other printing techniques. An explorative and experimental approach is encouraged and nurtured through collaborative discussions and step-by-step tutor demonstrations. This is an ongoing course which runs over 3 terms. Each term will consist of the producing of a multi-coloured linoprint, and then progress into...
Printmaking - Monoprint for Beginners
A fun and informative beginners level introduction to monoprints - a print process where you make one of prints that are unique rather than in multiples. Mainly a hand drawn process, monoprints are an excellent way to move your interest in drawing and painting into a new creative approach. On this course you will learn and discover what monoprints are and how to make them by starting off with basic monoprinting techniques and working up to produce more layered and complex outcomes.
Seasonal Gardening What and When to Plant (Hillcroft)
New to gardening and wondering what you need to be doing in your garden at different times in the year? Whether its flowers, vegetables or shrubs you re interested in, this series of workshops can help get you started or develop your gardening knowledge to make your garden even better. You can take each one individually or all 3 to help you throughout the growing year.
Smartphone Photography - How to take great pictures with your phone
Explore smartphone photography essentials in our expert-led course. Learn about the importance of composition, lighting, and exposure principles, as well as in-built editing apps. Whether you?re a beginner or aiming to enhance skills, capture extraordinary photos using just your smartphone
Starting a Photography Business
This course provides practical skills and insights for photography enthusiasts aiming to start a freelance business or enhance their existing ventures. Covering topics such as product photography, visual storytelling, and marketing strategies, this 5-week evening course equips participants with the tools needed to succeed in the business world
Studio Photography for Beginners
This course is an introduction to the equipment and techniques of studio photography. Through portraiture and still life you will be exploring the basics of using a lighting set up through practical exercises.
