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Introduction to Photography

This is a face-to-face beginner’s 101 practical guide to your camera and photography fundamentals. Classes are limited to 12 places, so book your place today! The course takes place in the studio in Paola, with loads of practical exercises, visual aids and a MIPP-designed Photography Handbook for students to progress during and after their course finishes.

Teacher
Steve C

Key Information

Campus Level Format
Malta Institute of Professional Photography Beginners On Campus
Duration Pace Fees
8 Weeks Part Time €250 (Non Members)
Application Deadline Start Date Assessment
8th January 2024 8th January 2024 Practicals

About this Course

This is a Non-Accredited Course by the Malta Institute of Professional Photography.

Whether you’ve just bought your first camera or are seriously considering taking on photography as a new hobby, this eight week course by the MIPP will introduce you to the essential skills needed to take stunning photos. If you own a DSLR or Mirrorless camera and want to learn how to use it to its full potential, this is the right course for you. Learn from industry professionals who are passionate about photography and imparting their practical knowledge to the next generation of digital photographers. This is a face-to-face beginner’s 101 practical guide to your camera and photography fundamentals. Classes are limited to 12 places, so book your place today!

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the learner would know more about:

  • The basics and use of photography equipment
  • The 3 elements to exposure – the ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed.
  • Shutter Speed and Symbiotic Harmony
  • The use of professional lights
  • Colour and Composition
  • Basics of night photography

Awarding Body

A certificate of attendance will be awarded by Malta Institute of Professional Photography.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold:

  • Have their own DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual exposure functionality and at least 1 lens.
  • Access to their own computer or laptop

 If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.

Assessment Mode

  • We will also dedicate time to feedback on students’ progress

Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode

This programme will be delivered in English in our Campus in Paola as in-class lessons, together with on-location practical lessons. We operate as in an adult learning environment with the aim to emulate a real-life photography studio environment. Students will receive learnings through in person lectures, online resources, practical demonstrations by internal and external tutors and industry leaders.

What to bring:

  • Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera Body with as many lenses as you own.
  • Relevant accessories including a charged battery and memory card. We recommend a minimum of 16GB of storage.
  • Your charger just in case you need to top-up your battery and/or a spare battery.
  • Your tripod (if you own one) only for Week 7.
  • Any snacks or nourishment you wish to have during the course.

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    Course Outline:

    - Course: Intro to Photography

    - Level: Beginners

    - Mode of Learning: On Campus

    - Pace of Learning: Part-time

    - Assessment: Practicals

    - Non MIPP Members: €250

    - MIPP Members: €225

     

    Dates for next intake:

    - Lesson 1: Mon 8th Jan 6.30PM to 8.30PM

    - Lesson 2: Mon 15th Jan 6.30PM to 8.30PM

    - Lesson 3: Mon 22nd Jan 6.30PM to 8.30PM

    - Lesson 4: Mon 29th Jan 6.30PM to 8.30PM

    - Lesson 5: Sat 3rd Feb 10.00AM to 12.00PM

    - Lesson 6: Mon 5th Feb 6.30PM  to 8.30PM

    - Lesson 7: Mon 12th Feb 6.30PM to 8.30PM

    - Lesson 8: Mon 19th Feb 6.30PM to 8.30PM

     

    Course Syllabus & Modules:

    Week 1: Photography Equipment Explained!

    This week we will start from scratch, introducing you to the equipment on the market but fundamentally acquaint you with what’s in your hands. What do all these numbers mean and what do these buttons and dials do? From your camera body to lenses and relevant accessories and gadgets to consider down the track, we will begin by setting you up for the rest of the course.

     

    Week 2: The Power of 3 – Part 1! – ISO and Aperture

    It is this week, we will introduce you to the 3 elements to exposure – the ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed. Understanding these elements in vital to taking control over your camera and cannot be understood in one lesson, so we’ve dedicated two weeks to this. What do each of these elements do? What is an ISO and what is an aperture? How can they be used creatively?

     

    Week 3: The Power of 3 – Part 2 – Shutter Speed and Symbiotic Harmony

    It is here where you will begin to have several questions, and this week, we will answer a lot of them all while adding a few to the list. This week we will begin to understand the way the camera works from a technical standpoint, and knowledge is power! What is this shutter speed and what role does it play in photography? How do they work together?

     

    Week 4: Lights Camera Action!

    Light is the key ingredient in photography. It’s like life; it can be beautiful, or it can be harsh; it can be philosophical, or it can be literal! The key is working with it, understanding it, and moulding it so that we achieve the results we hoped for. This week, we look at the characteristics of light and show how we can use light to fundamentally capture moments, along with using it as a creative tool to compliment and contrast our subject matter.

     

    Week 5 Part A: Colour and Composition 101

    This is where the magic is. The topics of colour and composition are worthy of its own independent course, but at least we have two weeks. It is here we will get you thinking about how colour and the way visual hierarchy aids in the way an image is read. Why is it that we look over here and not there? Is there such a thing as balance within an image? Do certain colours have more visual weighting than others?

     

    Week 6: Field Trip

    Photography is both practical and theoretical; without practice, what’s the point? It is here, we come together on location to put all of our learnings to date, into practice. We meet, weather dependent (otherwise postponed to a new date), for two hours experiencing lighting situations that mimic basic to intermediate levels of hardship so that once the course is finished, students will be equipped with adequate information to tackle scenes on their own.

     

    Week 7: Painting the Night Away

    Photography is one big light show! This week, we show you how to use light as a paintbrush. We will spend most of this week’s lesson outside, capturing light swirls, words and tracing in an experimental 2 hours of learning. So, let’s get sparkling!

     

    Week 8: DAM! Critique

    Unfortunately, it is the last week of the course! DAM stands for Digital Asset Management or in other words, “How do we ensure our files are safe and organised in such a way so that they are found easily and protected from becoming lost?” And why are we learning this at the end? Well, it’s because you were too eager to get right into using your camera! If you have a messy desktop, have numerous doubles and triples, we will work together in providing you with a formula to manage your existing and future assets! We will also dedicate time to feedback on student progress.

     

    Materials included in the fee:

    - Tuition Fee

    - Assessment Fee

    - Overall qualification certificate

    - Course material & tutorial support notes

     

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