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| Course Type |
Online |
| Unit Code |
SP4OL |
| Pre-requisites |
IL3OL |
| Course |
4 |
| Cost |
$450 |
| Duration |
8 Lessons |
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Introduction
Course 4 program is the forth in the sequence of programs offered by the institute for online delivery.
Students undertaking this Course will have successfully completed the minimum requirement of Course 3 or be able to demonstrate an adequate level of previous training to cope with the content of this Course.
Course 4 is an intermediate to advanced photographic study exploring specific commercial genres.
In this course students are challenged through a number of briefs in the genres of fashion, weddings, portraiture, photojournalism, editorial and landscape and sports photography. Participants will choose a major project at the beginning of the course and be mentored through their project building to an industry standard and genre specific portfolio. This course requires the participant to encapsulate all the successful outcomes of the previous courses, develop skills and techniques that communicate their creative and technical maturity. At the successful completion of this course participants should be able to begin recruiting commercial photographic assignments.
This course is essential for participants wishing to enter the professional photography community. Its extended study period and mentoring philosophy helps ensure the participant makes a successful transition from student to practising professional.
Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Begin recruitment of some commercial photography assignments in their area of expertise.
- Discuss career objectives and outcomes
- Analysis a brief and communicate effectively with their client
- Complete a commercial assignment within their chosen field.
Content
The course is a mentoring based course and content is genre specific to each participant. The program is targeted for freelance photography outcomes. Commercial programs are available in the fields of:
- Weddings
- Fashion
- Portraiture
- Photo journalism and editorial
- Landscape
- Sports
Each participant is set 8 specific project briefs personally designed to fit the genre outcome. Each project is individually assessed and advanced forward building toward a genre specific folio and body of work that demonstrate a high level of photographic competency and can be used as an accreditation of the participants’ expertise in the field.
Specialist Facilities and Equipment
Students receive their login for the online LMS www.urcreativeonline.com where they can upload their profiles, connect and share work with all members of the student community and retrieve their projects and communicate with their mentor. Participants join forums and discussion groups and are required to contribute material to the student community.
Participants Equipment Requirements
Participants will be expected to have the required equipment to satisfactorily undertake the rigor of their projects. Specific requirements are discussed prior to commencement with each participant.
Students must have access to the internet and appropriate image editing software to size their assignment work for upload. CIA recommends either Nikon or Canon systems but any DSLR camera capable of fulfilling the program requirements can be used.
Note: If you do not already have these you should consider their purchase. CIA staff is more than happy to assist with camera and accessories purchase through a favourable relationship with Sun Studios Australia.
Assessment
Assessment will be conducted through review of project requirements. Participants receive critique of assignment work, techniques on improvement and ongoing status reports. The majority of the assessment grade will be formed by the final pieces submitted for folio.
On successful completion of Course 4, students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and be invited to enrol for Course 5.
Entry Requirements
Students must have successfully completed course 3, “ Portraiture”. New students may apply to the Institute for exemption by completing the application for RPL.
Work Load
Materials Estimate 9 hrs
Learner directed: Estimate 40 - 55 hrs
Recommended Reading
London; Stone & Upton Photography updated Edition
Purchase price circa $125
Contact us and enrol today - This course must be completed within 6 months of enrolling. |
