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Photography - Level 1 Award
C00465

Want to explore your creative side through photography? This Level 1 course is your chance to discover and master digital photography. You'll learn how to use digital cameras to create stunning images. Explore photography techniques, processes and the connection between photography and art history. This course is perfect for beginners and will help you develop your visual language. Upon completion you'll receive the UAL Level 1 Award in Art, Design and Media.

Course Content

This course covers:
Camera Controls: Learn focus, exposure, and shutter speed techniques
Technical Issues: Explore depth of field, natural and artificial lighting, and white balance
Photographic Equipment: Discover equipment and materials for Still Life, Landscape, and Portrait photography
Visual Language: Create images using shape, form, texture, tone, colour, composition, and lighting
Post-Production: Manipulate and retouch photos in Adobe Photoshop, including brightness, contrast, colour balance, layers, and filters
Workbook: Keep a record of your photographic ideas, processes, and research

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on the start date of the course.

First Class Requirements

A digital camera, pen and paper or laptop for note taking.

Learners can use Phone cameras, DSLR and mirrorless cameras in the lesson. Old are still great particularly if it has manual settings. If they can change the exposure settings Aperture (F-stops), shutter speed and ISO that will be particularly good but not essential. We don t have any set up for analogue cameras needs to be digital.

Assessment Methods

Your progress will be assessed through Q&A, observations, personal learning plans and practical sessions. You'll build a portfolio of coursework using specialist classroom facilities. This course will help you develop new techniques and processes.

Additional Information

If you need more information email info@rhacc.ac.uk [1] or visit our main reception.

Course Information:

Title:
Photography - Level 1 Award
Start Date:
13/01/2026
End Date:
24/03/2026
Duration:
10 weeks
Days/Times:
Tue (10:00-13:00) - Parkshot Campus, Richmond
Fee:
£299.13
Ref Code:
C00465-252602
You may be eligible for free/discounted fees. (Note: Fees for international students may be higher)
APPLY NOW [3]

Course Information:

Title:
Photography - Level 1 Award
Start Date:
28/04/2026
End Date:
07/07/2026
Duration:
10 weeks
Days/Times:
Tue (10:00-13:00) - Parkshot Campus, Richmond
Fee:
£299.13
Ref Code:
C00465-252603
You may be eligible for free/discounted fees. (Note: Fees for international students may be higher)
APPLY NOW [4]

Source URL:https://www.rhacc.ac.uk/course/photography-level-1-award

Links
[1] mailto:info@rhacc.ac.uk [2] https://www.rhacc.ac.uk/contact-racc/contact-us [3] https://www.rhacc.ac.uk/apply/235978 [4] https://www.rhacc.ac.uk/apply/235979