Program Overview
This short course in still life photography teaches the art of capturing the beauty of inanimate objects through composition, lighting, and storytelling. The course is delivered in person with experienced tutors and emphasizes individualized attention and collaboration within a creative community.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This short course will teach you how to capture the beauty of an object in a photograph. It blends theoretical and practical learning and will appeal to anyone interested in the art of creating still life images and the aesthetics of compositions. Still life photography can bring inanimate objects to life. You’ll approach photography from a fine art perspective, giving your work a creative outlet that will appeal to a range of audiences.
Outline:
Week One:
- Classroom discussion on composition and framing a still life
- Practical session in the photography studio
- Understanding Exposure modes classroom discussion.
- Exposure modes practical in studio
- Exposure mode images critique
Week Three:
- Using Aperture Priority and Manual exposure mode classroom discussion
- Aperture Priority practical session in studio
- Aperture Priority images critique
Week Four:
- Shutter speeds and long exposure practical in studio
- Shutter speeds and long exposure image critique
- Understanding and using studio lighting classroom discussion/practical.
Week Five:
- Macro and still-life photography in the studio
- Individual project work with props.
- Review and discussion.
Teaching:
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University City Campus.
- You’ll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work.
- Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices.
- On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Other:
- You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas.
- By the end of the course, you’ll have a portfolio of unique fine art images, the knowledge and experience of how to plan a shoot in a studio setting and ideas about how to continue your still life photography in the future.
- a pen and paper
- a digital SLR camera (DSLR)
- an 8GB memory stick
- a couple of props or small objects you are interested in photographing.
- Owners of mid-range or professional DSLRs/Compact System Cameras are of course also welcome on the course, and during the course, we address the pros, cons and differences between more expensive cameras.
- We wouldn't recommend upgrading specifically to a more expensive mid-range camera ahead of the course, as these discussions will give valuable insight into your buying decision.
- You can always start the course with your existing equipment and consider upgrading during or after the course, armed with all your new knowledge.
