Free Level 1 Photography Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus in the evenings, so you can study without giving up your days. The course runs for 60 hours in total. You'll develop practical photography skills and build a solid understanding of the subject from the ground up. NCFE awards the qualification, and it's a recognised photography qualification that gives you a formal foundation in the subject.
Who this course is for
Photography Level 1 Award E&T (GMP00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Community department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to use a camera and its basic controls
You'll explore composition and how to frame a shot effectively
You'll understand how lighting affects your images
You'll develop skills in reviewing and evaluating your own photographs
You'll gain an introduction to photographic techniques and styles
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in the evenings at the Great Yarmouth Campus. Assessment is through practical work and portfolio evidence that you build up during the course. Your tutor will guide you through hands-on activities and exercises to develop your skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Photography assistant: support professional photographers on shoots
Social media content creator: produce visual content for brands and businesses
Retail photography assistant: work in photo studios or portrait services
Events photographer: photograph weddings, parties, and local events
School or community photographer: capture events for organisations
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Photography: deepen your technical skills and creative practice after completing Level 1.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography: a more advanced route if you want to move toward professional or commercial photography work.
Level 2 Digital Skills qualification: useful if you want to develop photo editing and digital workflow alongside your photography.
