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Level 1 Creative Industries Course in Upminster – Upminster Library

Cost£350.00
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Creative Industries Course in Upminster. Classes run at Upminster Library, part-time during the day over 17 weeks.

The course introduces you to photography from the ground up. You'll learn camera settings, composition, and lighting. You'll also explore different photography styles and develop skills in digital editing. There's time to create and present your own photographic work too.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Skills for Creative Industries.

Who this course is for

"This beginner-friendly course introduces you to the fundamentals of capturing and editing stunning images,

whether for personal enjoyment or as a first step toward a creative career.

Throughout this course, you will:

  • Learn the basics of camera settings, composition, and lighting.
  • Explore different photography techniques and styles.
  • Develop skills in editing and enhancing images using digital tools.
  • Build confidence in creating and presenting your own photographic work fundamentals of capturing and editing stunning images, whether for personal enjoyment or as a first step toward a creative career"

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of camera settings and how to control them.
  • You'll develop an understanding of composition and lighting techniques.
  • You'll explore a range of photography styles and approaches.
  • You'll build skills in editing and enhancing images using digital tools.
  • You'll create your own photographic work and present it with confidence.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Upminster Library. Teaching covers practical photography and digital editing alongside the underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence of your photographic work. There is no written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Upminster Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Photographer's assistant, supports shoots in a studio or on location.
  • Social media content creator, produces visual content for brands and businesses.
  • Graphic design assistant, works on visual projects within a creative team.
  • Marketing assistant, creates images and visual assets for campaigns.
  • Retail visual merchandiser, uses creative skills to style product displays.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Creative Media Production, a natural next step to deepen your skills.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, broadens your creative practice beyond photography.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography or Creative Media, suitable if you want to move toward higher-level study or a creative career.
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