The Complete Photography Short Course

About this course

The course combines theoretical teaching with workshops and practical exercises across traditional and contemporary photography. Participants develop digital camera control skills before exploring 35mm black-and-white film processing, darkroom printing, studio and location lighting, and colour analogue photography. Further work includes medium-format still life, large-format portraiture, cyanotypes, liquid light, pinhole photography, 3D capture and photogrammetry. The course also includes time to refine an individual approach, contextualise photographic work and present a selection to the group for feedback and review.

What you'll learn

• Use digital camera controls in a creative photographic context
• Process 35mm black-and-white film and produce darkroom prints
• Apply studio and location lighting techniques
• Process colour analogue photographs and make colour darkroom prints
• Experiment with alternative photographic processes including cyanotypes, liquid light and pinhole photography
• Contextualise and present a selection of photographic work for group feedback

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for people interested in developing their understanding of photography, from beginner techniques through to more advanced practices. No formal experience is required. Participation includes practical studio and darkroom work, alongside presenting selected photographs to the group for feedback.

• No formal photography experience is required
• Includes presenting selected work to the group for feedback and review