Explore the structures, elements and principles that influence how an image is constructed, and develop a greater awareness of what makes a photograph visually effective. Through examples from established photographers, practical exercises and your own photographic assignments, you will learn to make more considered choices about subject placement, balance and visual impact.

No advanced camera knowledge is required. Students can participate using a camera, tablet or phone.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Composition and visual design: form and content, design structures, elements and principles, proportion and the Golden Ratio.
• Photographic analysis: examine how established photographers use composition and design to create visual impact.
• Practical application: apply compositional principles through photographic exercises and assignments.
• Discussion and critique: examine student work and explore different approaches to composition through class discussion.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Identify and apply key principles of composition and visual design in their own photography;
• Make more considered choices about subject placement, balance and centres of interest;
• Analyse photographic composition and use this understanding to improve the visual impact of their own images.