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SQA SCQF PHOTOGRAPHY

(LEVEL 5)

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Our SQA Level 5 Photography course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to be a successful photographer in the real world. Whether you’re a complete beginner or you want to brush up on photography skills you already have, our Level 5 course will help you become a competent photographer and lay the foundation for a career in photography. The course is also perfect for those who want to make the most of photography as a fascinating and life-long hobby.

During this 6-month course you’ll learn key photography skills, including:

Photography fundamentals – composition & lighting.

Camera skills – take control of your camera and master the technical aspect of photography.

How to use natural and artificial light to make your subject look good.

Studio lighting skills.

Posing and lighting people.

Photo editing using industry standard software such as Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop.

Photography workflow – take control from capture right through to print.

Business skills – an introduction to the business of photography.

The course includes 3 hours of classroom-based photography tuition per week at Riverside Studios, led by a qualified industry expert tutor. Each week you’ll put the knowledge and skills you learn in class to use, through a variety of practical assignments and home study, designed to help build your ability and confidence. The course also includes access to your tutor between classes should you need further support and guidance. There are no formal exams to worry about – your progress is assessed and qualifications awarded based on a portfolio of work you’ll build upon during the course. Contact us now to find out more!

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Aims Of Course

The general aims of the NPA in Photography at SQCF level 5 are to:

  • Provide a general introduction to photography
  • Eencourage and support learners to develop their interest in photography
  • Develop aspects of Core Skills, especially in Communication, Problem Solving, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Working with Others
  • Promote personal and social development skills
  • Promote skills for learning, life and work
  • Develop research skills
  • Develop critical thinking skills
  • Develop organisational skills
  • Develop the ability to give and receive feedback and discuss own work
  • Develop presentation skills
  • promote progression routes to further study options which may include other subjects within creative industries

NPA in Photography (SCQF level 5) The specific aim of the National Progression Award in Photography at level 5 is to provide a structured award that creates opportunities for learners to investigate photographs and develop and refine their photography skills. Learners further develop their:

  • Understanding of photography terms
  • Understanding of the creative and technical concepts used in photography
  • Understanding of how to create effective images when photographing people and places
  • Ability to create plans for photographic sessions
  • Ability to work safely while carrying out practical photography
  • Ability to capture composed and controlled images of people and places
  • Ability to identify strengths and areas for improvement in images
  • Ability to safely store, organise and work with photographic images to make enhancements ovement in images
  • Skills in resizing images for different purposes
  • Skills, knowledge and understanding to help prepare them for progression to further study in Photography at a more advanced level
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SQA SCQF Photography (Level 5)

  • 160 hours, 4 Units Total study time
  • Course duration: 6 Months
COURSE START DATES:

January 2024

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