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Certificate: Photography

The SCQF Level 4 course is for those exploring digital photography careers or higher study. It teaches camera basics, lighting manipulation, composition, and portfolio building through assignments. No exams, only project-based assessment.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4

Study Mode:

  • Short full-time

Location:

  • Dunfermline City Campus

Start Date:

Sept 2025

Duration:

18 Weeks Short Full-TimeAttendance would normally be over 2 - 3 days.

Who is this course for?

This SCQF Level 4 course is designed for individuals interested in digital photography as a career or further study. It covers camera operation, lighting manipulation, composition, and portfolio building through assignments and projects. No exams are required.

What skills will I learn?

You will develop a variety of skills and techniques including
  • Camera Operation
  • Composition and Lighting
  • Image Editing and Manipulation
  • Experimental Techniques
  • Photography Styles and genres

What will I study?

You will build your knowledge and skills by working towards the achievement of the following Units
  • Understanding Photography
  • Photographing People
  • Photographing Places
  • Working with Photographs
  • Creative Industries: Production
  • Creative Project

Application Information

What further study options are available?

Successful completion of this short-full-time Level 4 course would normally lead to the short-full-time Level 5 course

What career opportunities are there?

Positions at a junior level would normally be available. e.g. Photographer's assistant, lab assistant. Junior image editor.

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