Photography and digital image manipulation
Ref: SSS10551
Beginners/Intermediate
£834A comprehensive guide covering all the essentials, this course will create a solid foundation from which to expand your photographic skills, based in the grounds at West Dean, offering a variety locations as your subject matter. Explore the key areas including camera settings, composition, light, subject choice and timing and how they work in practice across various genres, alongside basic editing in Adobe Lightroom.
The emphasis of the course is on practical teaching – all aspects are fully demonstrated in a clear and simple way. Whatever your preferred style of photography this course will give you the perfect foundation to expand and the confidence to achieve the best results in the future. The course will also cover basic editing in Adobe Lightroom CC, as well as a series of informal critiques of the work produced via digital media.
It is ideal for both beginners or those who already have a working knowledge of the technical aspects, including photographic exposure and the manual settings on your DSLR camera, but wish to brush up on their understanding.
Be prepared for evening photography sessions which may be included, in order to capture the inspiring light a few hours before sunset.
A feature of the Summer School is an immersive learning experience with more time to develop your creativity and embrace further opportunities for creative development beyond your chosen course.
Several early evening creative sessions (5.10pm - 7pm) are planned throughout the week. Extra activities will differ this year in response to social distancing. A detailed timetable for your Summer School week will be given to you on arrival. This will include:
• Short inspirational talks by tutors and displays of their work
• Sign up early evening tutor-led drawing sessions in the garden
• Time to relax or explore in the tranquil West Dean Gardens
• Take a break from your course with some free time on Tuesday afternoon, from 3.30-5pm
• Informal end-of-course group reviews and displays of students' work in studios
Timetable for Summer Schools
Several evening events are planned throughout the week, a detailed timetable for the summer schools will be given to you on arrival.
Arrival Day
Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students should vacate their rooms by 10am please.
Roy has been a commercial photographer since the mid 1980's having started his career as a studio assistant before becoming freelance in the early 1990's. He has worked in many different genres including studio, reportage, architectural, portraiture, editorial and sport. Always keen to pursue his personal work as a balance to the commercial world he has been widely published and has exhibited in many locations over the years.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.