Course description
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Photography 5M2094. This Photography course offers learners the opportunity to become familiar with photographic printing and processing techniques. Learners will also develop the necessary skills to prepare a quality portfolio for entry to third-level colleges or directly into employment.
Course Content
- Use of Cameras and Equipment(digital and analogue)
- Film Processing
- Black & White Printing
- Digital Scanning of Film
- Downloading of Images
- Studio Light and Management
- History and Theory of Photography
- Photoshop
- Communications
- Image Processing
- Digital Editing
- Work Experience
Course Features and Facilities
- Learners are continuously assessed through project-based assignments
- Classes in graphic design and desktop publishing
- Visits to galleries
- Full Professional Studio Portrait
- Still Life advertising
- Visiting speakers on a variety of photographic themes and topics, including specialist photography, book-binding, curating and mounting exhibitions
- Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
- Wifi and Moodle
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
Interview – applicants should bring a selection of their best work to include recent photos, in both black & white and colour, in hard copy or digital format
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Employment Opportunities
Direct employment into the Photographic Industry.
Educational Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Photography 5M2094
• IADTPhotography Level 8 DL833
• IADTFilm and Television Production Level 8 DL834
• TU Dublin City CampusPhotography Level 8 DT559
• TU Dublin City CampusPrint Media Technology & Management Level 8 DT596
• DCUCommunication Studies Level 8 DC131
• DCUMultimedia Level 8 DC133
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