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Basic course in English – private lessons

Over deze opleiding:

Information

Level:
for the beginning photographer

Admissions procedure:
no

Variant:
parttime

Study duration:
4 or 8 weeks

Start:
on request.

Teacher:
Suzanne Blanchard

Including mentor guidance:
yes

Including digital study material:
yes

Including usage of the studio’s:
no

Result:
certificate ‘Basic Course’

Further study options:
yes, workshops

Costs 2024
€1595,- (when paid at once)

The Basic course in English is an intensive introduction based on four important themes: composition and design, camera technique, digital image processing and editing.

This course is available as a private course and consists of four lessons of each four hours in the evenings from 6pm to 10pm.

The teacher is Suzanne Blanchard.

Technique and vision are key in this short (preparatory) course. You’ll become familiar with four main themes: composition and design, camera technique, digital image processing and editing.

The course is based on the digital single lens reflex camera. The following technical topics will be covered:

  • shutter speed and aperture
  • light metering
  • exposure and corrections
  • focus and depth of field
  • lenses and angles

Not to mention the creative side: composition, concept development and visual communication are all important aspects of the syllabus.

Digital workflow

You’ll also be learning how to edit your photos digitally from exposure to print, with emphasis on a good digital workflow. For the editing process you work with the Adobe Photoshop program.

Required equipment

Upon starting the Basic course in English, you will need the following necessary equipment and software:

  • Camera with lenses

A digital (SLR) camera or a mirrorless camera with a wide-angle, standard and short telephoto lens (converted to full frame: 28/35 mm, 50 mm and 85/105 mm) or a zoom lens with corresponding range. The camera must be able to be set entirely manually, have at least 16 million pixels and the ability to store files like RAW and JPEG.

  • Computer or laptop

Apple or PC, with a processor with 64-bit support, at least 4 GB of RAM, harddisk with at least 16 GB of free space on the harddisk, internet connection and the latest update of the most recent operating system. Screen with at least 1024×768 pixels.

  • Software: Adobe CC programs

We assume that you have Adobe Photoshop (+ Bridge) at your disposal.

You can print the photos yourself, but you can also outsource them. The teacher will provide further explanation during the lessons.

Lessons and assignments

Lessons

This course is available as a private course and consists of four lessons of each four hours in the evenings from 6pm to 10pm. Lessons will be given weekly or every other week. The private lessons will take place in the (digital) classrooms at the Fotoacademie. The course dates will be planned with the teacher.

Mentor support

You will also have the support of a team of mentors, who are available for critiques, guidance and questions regarding theory. Our mentors are available every Monday thru Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm (on Friday’s until 6 pm).

Assignments

The course includes a number of assignments and a project to complete. It’s recommended to have access to a computer and a photo printer, but you can also use the computers at the Fotoacademie to work on your assignments. You will receive the English Basic course certificate once the lessons and assignments are completed successfully.

Expenses

The cost of the English Basic course is € 1.575,- including literature. The approximate material costs (photo printing, etc.) are +/- € 100,-.

The course can be also be followed with a group of friends or colleagues, in which case a discount is applied.

Sign up

Please email us at administratie@fotoacademie.nl if you are interested.