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Advanced Certificate: Photography

Unlock your photography potential with our Advanced Certificate course. Perfect for confident shooters and beginners alike, you will explore new techniques, discover handy tips, and build an impressive portfolio. You will work in our studios and on exciting location shoots. Let's take your skills to the next level together!

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Dunfermline

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • This Full-time course lasts 35 weeks. Starting in September and finishing in June

Who is this course for?

  • This Advanced Certificate course is designed for individuals looking to enhance their photography skills, whether newcomers or experienced photographers. Through practical projects, students develop confidence, techniques, and skills for professional photography. The course covers various techniques, studio and on-location work, and portfolio building for further education and entrepreneurship.

What skills will I learn?

Working through practical projects you will improve the following skills: Camera skills, Lighting skills, Editing and Presentation skills.

Working on small group and individual projects will help you build skills for: Planning, Communication, Numeracy, Problem Solving, Team-work and providing Creative Solutions to the kinds of everyday Creative Problems you'll encounter whether self-employed or employed.

What will I study?

  • Photography is everywhere. It is the main way people share visual stories all over the world. This course will help you become part of that exciting world. Starting from the basics, we will teach you a wide range of photo techniques, from taking amazing portraits to capturing stunning landscapes.
  • You will get hands-on experience both on location and in the studio. You will also learn how to edit your photos using the latest software. This course is all about building your technical skills and boosting your creativity.
  • You will learn how to use a DSLR camera (we can provide one if you need it) and take photos of all kinds of subjects. It is a fun, social course where you will meet and work with other creative people. Our experienced lecturers will inspire and guide you.

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC Photography (Equivalent to 1st Year of a University Degree)

or

  • HNC Media and Communication (Equivalent to 1st Year of a University Degree)

What career opportunities are there?

  • Junior Positions in the Photographic Industry e.g. Junior Photographer, Photographers Assistant Image Editor, Social Media Content Creator, Self-Employment.

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