Photography 2: Landscape

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Level:
2
Credits:
60
Length:
12 months approx.
8hrs per week
Cost:
£695
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This course looks at the specialised area of photographing landscapes and deals with the technical control of large subjects. It explains the best way to approach the creation of successful landscape pictures, shows you how to work with variable natural light, how to look at landscapes, and how to pre-visualise your photographs. It also looks at the development of themes and style in landscape photography.



If you want to study this course as part of a photography degree, click here: BA Hons Photography Degree.
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  • The design elements in a landscape
  • Light and its measurement
  • Using available light
  • Selecting viewpoint and lens
  • Style and themes

To view a sample of this course online, click HERE or to download a PDF of the sample, click HERE.


The course aims to develop knowledge of shape, perspective and colour in the design of photographs; explore and use different lighting effects; extend knowledge of the choice of viewpoint, lenses and accessories; develop a personal style in interpreting and recording landscapes.

Distance tuition

You are allocated a tutor and receive their details in your course pack. You work from the course materials and send regular assignments to your tutor. These are returned to you with comment and advice. The course fee includes tutor feedback on your set assignments, but you can purchase feedback and comment on additional pieces of work if you wish.

Face to face tuition is not available for this course.

42 projects and five assignments. Students also maintain a learning log.

For more information on assessment, click here - Assessment and how to get qualified booklet - to download the booklet PDF.

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