Photography Course in Ringwood

Dear Camera Club/Group member

Please find below details of a Photography course due to start next week in Ringwood.  We would be very grateful if you could forward this information to your members.  If anyone is interested in joining the course, we currently have spaces available.

Kind regards

Ringwood Adult Learning & Skills

c/o Ringwood School

Parsonage Barn Lane

Ringwood

BH24 1SE

Photography NCFE – Level 2 RAC591
Times, Cost and Venue	Starts: 15/10/2009 Duration: 20 Weeks Days: Thursday Time: 18:30 - 21:30 Cost: £211 Benefit Recipient Fee: £43 Venue: Ringwood School, Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood
Description	What does the course cover? The Aims - -To introduce photographic skills and computer skills necessary for the production of photographic work of an artistic and documentary nature -To introduce students to the work of artists who have played a major role in the development of photographic arts. -To introduce students to a basic History of Photography. -To introduce students to practitioners who have played a major role in the creative development of photography for the editorial and advertising media. -To introduce students to the role of photography in the media. -To develop students' folios of work based on projects set within the course and from work produced by students independently. -To inculcate an awareness of the possible vocational routes available and the advantages and disadvantages of each. -To critically analyse the work of practitioners and artists in the field and the students 'own work, towards an understanding of composition and structure and deconstruction of images. The Objectives - -Produce and present work of an artistic and documentary nature. -Have a understanding of the basic History of Photography. -Be able to demonstrate a knowledge of artists and practitioners in the field. -Be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the photographic industry. -Be able to demonstrate and discuss a working knowledge of photographic technical skill and skills with digital imaging and the appropriate computer program. -Be able to critically analyse photographic images.
Main qualifications	Intermediate Certificate in Creative Craft
Examining board/s	Northern Council for Further Education
Suitability	A course for students with a sound knowledge of the basics of photography wishing to progress towards a better understanding of photographic technique and an understanding of the critical analysis of photography.  This will be achieved through talks about well known artists and practitioners of photography, through demonstrations and practical projects set by the tutor and self initiated projects and discussion.
Additional information	Notebook and pens/pencils. A camera which may be film or digital A digital snapshot camera is acceptable (but will have a limited value with regard to the practice and understanding of photographic technique). A camera with some access to manual control is preferable.
Information, Advice  and Guidance	Experienced and competent staff at our adult learning centres can help you decide on your course and progression options. If you feel you would benefit from more in depth careers advice please contact: The national careers advice service - National Phone/email service - www.learndirect-advice.co.uk or 0800 100 900 (available from 08:00 to 22:00, 7 days per week). Practical help and advice is also provided to assist students with any kind of disability or individual need, including people for whom English is not their first language. Please contact our centre staff to discuss your needs prior to starting your course.

For more information or to enrol please contact the Ringwood Adult Learning Centre on: 01425 472224 or visit our website: www.brock.ac.uk

Ringwood Adult Learning Centre l Ringwood School l Parsonage Barn Lane l Ringwood l Hampshire l BH24 1SE l Tel:  01425 472224

Registered address:  Brockenhurst College l Lyndhurst Road l Brockenhurst l SO42 7ZE l Tel:  01590 625500