COURSE CONTENT
This course is made up of 15 modules, listed below. Details can be seen on the relevant websites.

Introduction to Photography

• Discuss the principles those underpins photography and examine the evolution into digital technologies.
• Explain how photographic images are able to be captured on film. This lesson will also explain how photographic images are able to be captured by digital cameras.
• Provide you with a firm understanding of how you can work at improving your capabilities with respect to taking photographs. It provides a framework, upon which you will base your work in future lessons.
• Determine appropriate application for a range of common items of photographic equipment and develop an understanding of how digital images can be transferred effectively from a digital camera
• Explain how photographic film is developed.
• Describe the process by which photographic film may be enlarged. Also explain techniques that can be used to process digital photographs within a computer to achieve improved or changed images.
• Work more effectively with light when taking photographs.
• To identify and avoid common faults in photographs

Photographic Technology

• Describe in technical terms, how an image forms when a photograph is taken.
• Explain the nature of light and how this relates to the finished photographic product.
• Describe how sensitivity of a photo sensitive surface and its development affect the photographic image.
• Explain sensitivity relates to development affect the photographic image.
• Explain the composition and manipulation of white and coloured light to create different photographic images.
• Discuss the chemical process that occurs in producing a colour film photograph.
• Explain how the photographic image may be manipulated by using optical filters or other camera attachments, other than lenses.
• Explain how the photographic image may be manipulated by using lenses.

Photographic Practice

• Compose photographs in a way that matches a predetermined aim.
• Explain a variety of ways to take better photographs of people.
• Explain a variety of ways to take better photographs of landscapes or other natural subjects.
• Differentiate between appropriate use of colour and black and white photography.
• Create varied visual affects through the use of special techniques.
• Explain a variety of ways to take better illustrative photographs.
• Explain a variety of ways to take better photographs for use in print or electronic media.
• Determine the nature and scope of business opportunities in photography.

Digital Photography

• Describe the scope and nature of digital photography
  
• Select appropriate equipment for use in digital photography
• Explain how technology enables digital images to be captured.
• Compare different digital cameras and select an appropriate camera for a particular application.
• Control the effects created in a digital photograph which you take.
• Describe techniques which can be used for digitally capturing images from film photographs, or graphics.
• Explain how digital images can be transferred effectively from a camera (or scanner) onto another device (eg. a computer, video monitor, television set, etc).
• Describe techniques that can be used to process digital photographs within a computer to achieve improved or changed images.
• Explain how digital photos can be manipulated and changed to produce altered images.
• Discuss the scope and nature of special effects that can be created with digital photographs.
• Identify how and where digital photography can effectively be used.

Travel Photography

• Identify the scope of travel photography, and the resources required to take travel photos
• Explain how you can work at improving your capabilities with respect to taking travel photographs.
• Apply camera techniques including framing, positioning, timing and borrowed landscapes to create various effects.
• Photograph natural areas to make best use of their texture, or even give them human qualities.
• Photograph streetscapes to create different moods, or capture elements of your choice.
• Photograph indoor scenes making best use of available and artificial lighting.
• Create a series of travel photographs which contain a single common feature that differentiates them from other photographs, and in doing so, provides an indication that they are likely to have been taken by the same person.

Landscape Photography

• To know and understand the equipment and materials used in photography.
• Create different affects photographing the same landscape.
• Compose a well-balanced photo.
• Utilise form to create a three dimensional affect.
• Develop your own photographic style.

Photographing People

• Identify resources that could improve your ability to photograph people, examining the principles of photography and also exploring the issues related to digital photography.
• Discuss the preparation for a photo shoot by exploring the different equipment and materials needed for a successful shoot. Also examine lighting a subject within a studio setting and explores digital photography issues
• Discuss techniques used for taking photos of people
• Improve your ability to shoot better portraiture photographs.
• Explain the issues and applications concerned with wedding photography.
• Take better candid photos of people.
• Describe how to take appropriate nude photos for different situations.
• Describe how to take action photos of people.
• Describe how to take better glamour and fashion photos.
• Compile a folio of people photography.

Photographic Lighting

• Discuss the scope and nature of lighting as relevant to photography.
• Describe how different light sources will affect different images in varying ways.
• Describe how different filters can be used to create different lighting effects.
• Identify the differences between different types of light meters.
• Describe the range of equipment which can be used to help achieve more desirable light conditions for photography.
• Explain contrast and how to compensate for imperfect light conditions.
• Explain how to use tone to create the desired final image.
• Distinguish between utilisation of light in a studio and on location.To view detailed outlines of each of the modules click on the modules above, one by one.

Photoshop

• Open digital files using Photoshop
• Resize images and save them in multiple file formats
• Create original graphics using the Photoshop tools
• Manipulate individual elements of a graphic composition or image
• Improve the quality of an image (clean it up) by applying modifications
• Apply interesting filters and effects to images or compositions
• Prepare your files for the web, print or email

Publishing I

• Define the scope and nature of publishing today.
• Describe some of the processes that are commonly used to perform work tasks in the publishing industry.
• Identify a viable process to follow for desktop publishing of a small publication for printing on paper.
• Identify a viable process to follow for desktop publishing of a small publication in an electronic format (eg. E book or web site).
• Evaluate different types of illustration for ease and relevance for use in different publishing situations.
• Determine photography appropriate for inclusion in a publication.
• Determine research required appropriate to the needs of a publication.
• Determine a marketing strategy appropriate to the needs of a publication.
• Identify the impact of legal and ethical issues on a publisher.
• Plan the production and marketing of a publication.

Photojournalism I Participate in the production of a student publication

Portfolio Project Prepare a portfolio of your photographic work

Business Studies

• Select appropriate procedures for the establishment of a small business.
• Select appropriate procedures for the management of a small business.
• Develop procedures for communicating with suppliers and customers of a small business.
• Develop procedures for addressing problems in a small business.
• Plan the management of staff in a small business.
• Develop strategies for managing production in a small business or department within a larger organisation.
• Perform different financial management tasks used in small business or department within a larger organisation.
• Evaluate marketing techniques used in business.

Research Project I

• Develop your ability to collect, collate and interpret data and prepare reports in ways relevant to the work environment;
• Monitor and evaluate ones own work in order to develop a responsible attitude to workplace performance and quality assurance;
• Develop awareness of areas where there is a valid need for research which are relevant to area of study;
• Explain research methods, including experimental techniques, commonly used in the learner's area of study;
• Understand of the basic statistical methods used for research;
• Locate, collect and evaluate information for a specific research purpose;
• Prepare a research report in a format which conforms to normal industry procedures.

Workshops I
There are 3 lessons in this module as follows:

1. Workplace Tools, Equipment and Materials: Identifying and describing the operation of tools and equipment used in the workplace; routine maintenance of tools and equipment; identifying and comparing materials used in the workplace; using different materials to perform workplace tasks.

2. Workplace Skills: Determining key practical skills in the workplace; identifying and comparing commonly-performed workplace tasks; determining acceptable standards for workplace tasks; implementing techniques for improving workplace efficiency.

3. Workplace Safety: Identifying health and safety risks in the workplace; complying with industry OH&S standards; developing safety guidelines for handling dangerous items.

MORE OF WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS COURSE
In this course, amongst other things, you will learn to:

• Use a camera - film or digital correctly to take good photographs
• Use different photographic equipment, and use it correctly to identify and correct problems when they occur
• Take photographs that capture and convey particular impressions about a place, its people, and their culture
• Develop a more than basic understanding of the effects that can be achieved by manipulating composition, lighting, and equipment, and how to achieve them
• Produce photographs and desired effects using digital technology (digital or conventional photography combined with computer software and hardware for processing the photographs)
• Use different materials and equipment to achieve specific effects in landscape photos
• Set up a photo session inside or outside a studio, to create different effects and convey the desired impression when photographing individuals or groups of people
• Use and manipulate light (natural or artificial) to create different photographic affects
• create and manipulate images and artwork compositions for the web, email and print, using Adobe Photoshop, the software used commonly in business, publishing and the graphics industry
• Develop your understanding of publishing practices and concerns for self publishing, electronic and print publishing
• Develop essential skills for managing a small business
• This course provides an excellent start for anyone considering self publishing or seeking employment in publishing. It is equally relevant to electronic or print publishing
• Gain hands-on experience in illustrating a publication with photographic images, and working cooperatively in a publication team, through a guided student publication project.
• Plan and conduct research into the current status of an aspect of the photography industry, and complete a descriptive report based on that research.
• identify, select and apply knowledge and skills to appropriate perform workplace tasks in the workplace, and adapt them to photographic practice
• Prepare a portfolio of your photographic work in a way that reflects high standards of professionalism, and represents the range and quality of your experience and abilities.

Duration: 1500 hours
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:

• THE INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION COUNCIL
• THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• AGP (ACS GLOBAL PARTNER)
• BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
• STUDY GOLD COAST

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