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Commercial Photography
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Pre-requisites: Unit 1 and 2
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Introduction
This unit is the 3rd unit in the sequence of 5 professional photography units within the distance education program. Participants undertaking this unit will have successfully completed the requirements of Unit 1 & 2 or have been able to prove sufficient capacity to enrol into unit 3.
Unit 3 is an intermediate to advanced photographic study exploring specific commercial genres.
In this unit students are challenged through a number of briefs in the genres of fashion, weddings, portraiture, photojournalism, and landscape and sports photography. Participants will choose a major project at the beginning of the unit and be mentored through their project building to an industry standard and genre specific portfolio. This unit requires the participant to encapsulate all the successful outcomes of the previous units, develop skills and techniques that communicate their creative and technical maturity. At the successful completion of this unit participants should be able to begin recruiting commercial photographic assignments.
This unit 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 unit 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 unit is a mentoring based unit 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 lesson is fully illustrated with comprehensive notes and assignments. Students will undertake the program with their online tutor. The course is excellent for intermediate skilled photographers who have successfully completed units 1 & 2 of the distance education program. This course is a personalised model and is provided in consultation with your tutor and development of your recent portfolio work through the previous units.
Delivery
- Each lesson is delivered to you through the post with comprehensive notes, illustrations and assignment requirements.
- You work through each lesson in your own time and submit your assignments via email.
- Your online tutor will assess your assignment work and forward you your progress report and the next lesson in sequence.
- You have access to your tutor online and or by phone throughout your course.
- There is no time frame; however CIA recommends that you establish a routine with your lessons and endeavour to complete the unit within a maximum of 6 months.
Cost
- $434.50 inc. GST this includes postage and handling anywhere in Australia
Postage rates apply to student outside Australia. International students please email enquiry@urcreative.com.au for advice and recommendations.
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