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Professional Photography in Bristol

Cost£4,000.00
Duration3 years
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Professional Photography Course in Bristol. Classes run at College Green Centre, part-time during the day.

The course takes three years to complete. You'll explore both digital and film-based photography. Bristol's city centre location gives you access to studios, galleries, and visual festivals. You'll build links with commercial photographers and press organisations.

You'll develop the skills and portfolio needed to work as a photographer.

Who this course is for

Photography is everywhere and touches all our lives. Digital imaging is now mainstream although film-based photography still retains an important presence.--This course uses its unique city centre location to maximise the creative opportunities on offer to you. We have established links with commercial photographers and studios, business support organisations, new web and press news services, innovative photography groups and organisations, exhibition spaces and visual festivals.--The course encourages your own creative and individual approach to photography whilst also developing your awareness of its commercial context and potential.--Please note the course feesprinted below areper academic yearonly.

Entry requirements

Students usually need one or more of the following----140 UCAS points--Access to Higher Education Diploma--Related employment and qualifications welcomed--Overseas students must have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent--4 GCSEs grade A*-C or equivalent to include English and Maths--

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in digital photography and image editing.
  • You'll explore film-based photography techniques.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of your work.
  • You'll work with commercial photographers and studios.
  • You'll learn how to shoot in real locations across Bristol.
  • You'll understand how photography works in press, web, and exhibition contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio sessions, location shoots, and project work. Classes are based at College Green Centre in Bristol's city centre. You'll also engage with external photographers, studios, and exhibition spaces as part of your studies.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. College Green Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Photographer, working in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
  • Press photographer, shooting images for news and media outlets.
  • Studio photographer, working with clients in a professional studio setting.
  • Freelance photographer, taking on a range of commissioned projects.
  • Photography assistant, supporting lead photographers on shoots.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Photography or Visual Arts, for those wanting to develop their practice further at university level.
  • A postgraduate qualification in Photography, suited to those aiming for teaching or specialist commercial work.
  • Short courses in specific areas such as lighting, retouching, or video production, to build on specialist skills.
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