Portraiture Photography

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Whether you are interested in portraiture photography or simply want to improve your photographs of loved ones, our guide to portraiture will breathe new life into your photographs of people. This course will reveal all that you need to consider in the making of a successful portrait, in weekly and affective steps. A highly practical course, the tutor will demonstrate the techniques which you will then put into action for yourself, allowing you to bring everything together by the end of the program. In a variety of different environments, the course will guide you through key aspects and techniques in portraiture. Each week a new element will be introduced, allowing you develop your skills steadily and affectively. As well as getting you more familiar with the settings on your camera, over the five weeks you will become more confident in understanding light, composition, environment and other vital elements in this compelling genre of the medium. You will learn the settings and techniques that create effects such as blurry backgrounds, sharp focus and smooth skin tones. Developing your confidence in these areas will allow you to concentrate on the other vital elements of portraiture. The course will increase your understanding of light and composition, allowing you to use both affectively in a variety of different environments. Though a healthy mixture of visual and practical work, the course will introduce you to some of the masters of the genre and provide you with hands on assistance in making more successful portraits.

Course information

Name: Portraiture Photography Qualification title: Non regulated provision, Level 1, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment There is no formal assessment for this course, but your progress will be monitored via question and answer in groups and individually and by observation. You will be given regular verbal feedback as to how you could improve and your progress in general. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160519 13:58:56 Updated 20160519 13:58:56

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Richmond Adult Community College
Further Education
info@racc.ac.uk
020 8891 5907
http://www.racc.ac.uk

Address

Parkshot Town: Richmond County:Surrey

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated provision, Level 1, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated provision, Level 1, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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