Photography Traditional And Contemporary Practice Short Course

About this course

The course introduces photography through both traditional and contemporary methods. Participants explore darkroom processes, film cameras and early image-making techniques before moving into digital camera use, editing programs and current photographic practice. Teaching considers how analogue and digital approaches can be combined, with participants producing contemporary photographic projects using methods from both. The course also covers basic camera operation across digital and traditional equipment and may provide a foundation for developing an individual photography project or portfolio.

What you'll learn

• Operate the basic functions of digital and traditional cameras.
• Explore darkroom, film-based and early image-making techniques.
• Use traditional and digital methods together within photographic projects.
• Develop contemporary photographic projects using a range of photographic media.
• Examine the relationship between traditional photography and digital practice.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for people interested in both traditional and contemporary photography. The Beginner label suggests an introductory starting point, while the project-based format involves developing photographic work. Tutors are described as responding to individual needs.

• Suitable for learners interested in combining film-based and digital approaches.
• Includes scope for developing an individual photography project or portfolio.