Photography
Our range of exciting courses will allow you to develop skills in digital photography and photoshop.
Why study photography?
Studying photography is a great way to broaden your depth and knowledge about how to construct, capture and edit a great photo.
Our courses are also a fantastic opportunity to meet new people with the same passion for photography as you, and gain confidence in your skills as a photographer.
As a form of art, studying photography can also broaden your perspective and help you explore your creative side, which can in turn benefit your mental health and wellbeing.
Studying photography can…
Boost mental health and wellbeing
Meeting new people, learning a new skill and expressing yourself are great ways to boost your wellbeing.
Help you find yourself
Photography classes are a chance to step away from our busy everyday lives and explore our creative sides.
Improve your job prospects
Photography skills are highly in demand and could be the start of a new career.
What is the best course for photography?
We offer Photography courses at different levels so everyone has the opportunity to develop their skills. Our courses provide a great starting point for those looking to learn the basics, develop their existing skills or build a portfolio to continue onto a qualification course or set up their own business. We can help you choose the best course for you based on your goals – whether that is to take a good photo, or to learn how to use Photoshop.
How long is a photography course?
Our photography courses are between 8 or 10 weeks depending on the level of course you choose to study but we also offer one off 2-hour workshops throughout the year, such as at Christmas time.
Where can you study photography?
You can study photography with us at Skills & Learning to improve your skills and gain more experience in the field. We have learning centres across Dorset including Bournemouth, Poole, Blandford, Dorchester and Ferndown.
How do I start photography?
Our Photography courses are a great way to start building your skills in Photography, whether you want to try photography as a potential new hobby or gain skills and experience to go onto complete a qualification we have a wide range of course levels to suit your needs. Our tutors can help you start photography whether it’s for a hobby or work.
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For those with no experience in the subject, or very basic knowledge.
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For those with basic knowledge who can understand and complete simple tasks.
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For those with increased basic knowledge who are happy working more independently.
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For those with solid basic knowledge who feel confident in completing multi-step tasks and activities, taking part in discussions and working independently.
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For those with sound knowledge in the subject who can complete tasks with only limited support required. You are able to use your skills in a variety of situations.
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For users with sound knowledge in the subject who can complete tasks with limited support. You can use your skills for personal development and career progression.
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For those who can complete contextualised tasks with limited support wishing to develop detailed knowledge and perfect or acquire more skills, improving on what they already know and can do, further developing flexibility with more demanding curriculum goals.
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For those wishing to further extend their knowledge and continue to use their skills more fluently and flexibly, with more demanding curriculum goals.
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For those wishing to apply high quality skills fluently and independently, with more demanding curriculum goals.
How do I enrol?
You can enrol for any of our courses in 2 ways:
Online
Find a course and can click the ‘Enrol on this course’ button to be taken to an application form to enrol on the course.
By phone
Find a course and call us on 01202 123444. Please remember to check our opening hours first.
“Taking a picture was just that when I started now I try to understand the impact of a picture and how it is seen through others eyes. I now think about any pictures I look at and try to understand why the person took it. As a result of this course I am more aware of my surroundings and realise how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful part of Dorset. Although I a long way away from being a “”good”” Photographer I do feel that with Krizstina’s guidance I know which direction I must head. With COVID problems moving to the Online courses my computer and digital skills have improved a great deal which have helped me in lots of ways during this lockdown period.”
“ Before I did this course I would take a photo and that would be that. Now I feel I have learnt skills to enable me to look at my pictures and those of others and see what impact that picture has on those looking at it. I know now how to use my camera and thanks to Krisztina I the key points to follow when taking my pictures. The “ homework “ has been challenging but fun. I would say I am not a good Photographer as yet but I feel I know the basics to progress forward. I have surprised myself with the amount of enjoyment I have got from the course. I now take more notice of my surroundings and appreciate what a wonderful part of the Country I live in.”
