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LEVEL 3 AWARD IN PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY

At A Glance

Cost

Students will pay 20% (£440) of total tuition fees, with ELCAS funding covering the remaining 80% (£1,760).

Students have the option to self-fund the financial costs of the course.

The total cost of the course is £2,200 (including VAT).

Duration

2 weeks.

Additionally there are some self-guided tasks to complete.

Location

Chalfont Grove, Bucks, SL9 8TN

Award

Level 3 award in photography.

A fully accredited course by UAL. The qualification can be used as part of CPD program.

Upcoming courses

Date

Monday 13th - Friday 24th May 2024

For more details please call: 0203 750 4551

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About the Course

The course is designed for those with a passion for Photography, whether your preference is urban landscape, portraiture, or anything in between. Even if you have never picked up a camera in earnest, you will quickly learn the skills required to take a memorable image.

Designed for those in the serving military community, ex-service personnel and veterans, the course is open to all regardless of age, rank or previous experience.

In particular, we are keen to accommodate those who have been wounded, injured or sick whilst serving.

Course Highlights

This two-week course is centred around learning the fundamentals of photography and becoming comfortable with your camera. On this course we cover:

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Demystifying the technical terminology of exposure – the foundation of all photography

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Learning the ‘rules’ of photographic composition to get better results

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Turning your camera into a tool and knowing how to use it – including menus and settings

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Practical photo walks in central locations

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Direct feedback on your work in real time, learning from fellow students and instructors

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Socialising! Squeezing all the information out of the course by talking things through in an informal environment

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Enhancing your work using the latest digital post-production software techniques

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The course is delivered by working photographers. They bring real-life experiences to the classroom making each lesson relevant and engaging.

Course Details

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How long is the course ?

The course runs from Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 for a duration of two weeks.

Additionally, there are self-guided evening sessions in order to complete assignment tasks.

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How is it structured?

The course is delivered by our talented tutors and covers both theoretical and practical aspects of Photography. 

The course is delivered and assessed at an academic level 3 and the assessment elements (images & Photographic journals) are worked on during class time supported by the tutors.

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Where will it be delivered?

The course is delivered at BFBS’s dedicated media hub at Chalfont Grove in Chalfont St. Peter, SL9 8TN, just 30 minutes by train from London. The closest overland station is Gerrards Cross and the closest underground station is Chalfont & Latimer. We are also within easy reach of the M40, M25 and M4.

Some activities are classroom based whilst others take place out and about, in either a rural or urban environment, supported by the tutors.

How much will it cost?

Students will pay 20% (£440) of total tuition fees, with ELCAS funding covering the remaining 80% (£1,760). The total cost of the course is £2,200 (including VAT).

BFBS Academy is an accredited ELCAS provider.

Accommodation and subsistence will need to be self-funded.

For more details, please call us on: 0203 750 4551

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What will you gain ?

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At the end of the course, students will gain a Level 3 Award in Photography.

The course has been fully accredited by UAL (University of Arts London). You can therefore use this qualification as part of your CPD (Continuous Professional Development) program.

The level 3 course has been registered at the Ofqual website.

Who will deliver the course ?

The course is delivered by working photographers. They bring real-life experiences to the classroom making each lesson relevant and engaging.

Meet the Tutors

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Tutor - Rupert Frere

Rupert Frere

Rupert Frere is the Master Photographer of the British Army and a company director of Schmooly media company.

This course has been developed by Rupert and will be co-delivered by both Rupert and Robert.

Rupert has won various awards for his photography and is well respected within photographic circles.

Rupert has taught Photography to British Army Intelligence and has worked as a Royal photographer covering a range of important Royal occasions.   

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Robert Weideman

Robert Weideman

Introducing Robert Weideman, an experienced instructor with a diverse background in military and civilian sectors. With over a decade of military service, Robert's expertise in communication and instruction in photography and videography is invaluable.

As head videographer/Co-director at Schmooly, he oversees workshops and captures content worldwide. 

Robert's work as an Army Photographer has gained national and international recognition with features on the front pages of multiple newspapers. Robert has photographed royalty, celebrities, and many high-profile concerts within his portfolio.

Join us as we learn from Robert's wealth of experience and expertise in photography and videography.

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