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1 MONDAY (Week 1) AM Welcome and personal introductions Course objectives Studio tour and induction of studio equipment Understanding exposures, ISO Apertures and time, how to use a light meter and measuring exposures correctly White Balance Theory and Photographic Session (Traditional portrait) shoot with model Understanding Lighting ratios and traditional lighting set-ups using multiple flash heads PM Introduction to session Cropping and bordering Sharpening Correcting exposures Levels using an adjustment layer Burn tool Removing blemishes Converting an image to B/W Backdrop manipulation Image Awareness How to prepare images for final presentation

2 Day & Time Monday 9am-10.30am Subject Course introduction and outline, health and safety brief. Registration Criteria Unit CAX Unit CAX Tutor activity PowerPoint presentation Learner Activity Complete City & Guilds enrolment forms and FPP Health and Safety form To understand the aim of the unit and to be aware of the skills required for the end assessment. of learning Written handouts Resources Monday 10.30am am Using a light meter and understanding exposure settings Unit CAX , 2.2, 3.1 Unit CAX216 2 PowerPoint presentation To use a light meter and understand the relationship between: Time, Aperture and ISO Written test observation PowerPoint presentation Light meter Monday 11.30am- 1.00pm Studio flash head controls and attachments Traditional portrait shoot Unit CAX , 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4 Unit CAX216 2 Set-up a studio flash head and change the attachments and power settings Take a traditionally lit portrait using four studio flash-heads Studio and studio equipment Model To understand lighting ratios Use of safe working practices Monday 1.30pm-5pm and understanding the principles of preparing an image ready for portfolio and final presentation Unit CAX , 2.3 Step by step To adjust images using editing software To show an understanding of image/portfolio awareness observation PowerPoint presentation software

3 TUESDAY (Week 1) AM Theory and Photographic Session (Make-over/Model portfolio) Instruction on how to set up the studio for a high key shoot Model Make-over with model (Using high key set-up) PM Theory and Photographic Session (Make-over/Model portfolio) A continuation of the model make-over shoot with formal wear, e.g. A Cocktail Dress. One of our most popular packages is a make-over and model shoot (this is not just for potential models) this is also sold as a gift voucher. It involves a professional makeover and a model shoot with three changes of clothes. PM Theory and Photographic Session (Couple/engagement) Instructions and shoot with models on how to pose a couple for either an engagement /couple shoot. This will also demonstrate how we would pose a couple if we were photographing a function. Using to create portfolio images from earlier shoots

4 Day & Time Subject Criteria Tuesday- 9.00am-2:30pm Contemporary make-over shoot Unit CAX , 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4 Unit CAX , 2.2, 3.1 Tutor activity PowerPoint presentation Learner Activity Set up a high key studio and do a contemporary makeover/fashion shoot Give direction to the model Safely upload captured images onto the computer Use of safe working practices of learning Resources PowerPoint presentation Studio and studio equipment Model Tuesday 2:30pm-5:00pm Couples/Engagement Shoot Preparing images using Digital Manipulation ready for output/presentation Unit CAX , 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4 Unit CAX , 2.2, 3.1 CAX , 2.3, 2.4 Set up the studio for high key and undertake a contemporary couples shoot Set up the studio for low key and undertake a classical couples shoot Give direction to the models Use of safe working practices Safely upload captured images onto the computer and use to create images ready for portfolio Studio and studio equipment Model software

5 WEDNESDAY (Week 1) AM Theory and Photographic Session (Parent and Toddler) Photo shoots with models, using high key and classical lighting ratios. PM Using to create portfolio images from earlier shoots PM Portfolio Awareness Project awareness Critique on personal images reference to a brief

6 Day & Time Wednesday- 9am-12.30pm Subject Contemporary and Classical baby/child shoot Criteria Unit CAX , 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4 Unit CAX , 2.2, 3.1 Tutor activity Learner Activity Set up the studio for high key Set up the studio using classical lighting ratios and various studio head attachments of learning Resources Studio and studio equipment Models Do a studio shoot for a baby/child using both setups Give direction to the mother and child Use of safe working practices Wednesday 1pm-4pm Wednesday 4pm-5pm Preparing images using Digital Manipulation ready for output/presentation Portfolio Awareness and critique Unit CAX , 2.2, 2.3 Unit CAX Observing Observing Safely upload captured images onto the computer Safely upload captured images onto the computer and use to create images ready for portfolio Understanding portfolio/image requirements and their relationship to fulfilling a brief/project observation observation Computers and editing software PowerPoint Presentation Internet & computer

7 THURSDAY (Week 1) AM Theory and Photographic Session (Wedding) PM Theory on working as a Wedding photographer shoot with models Bride at home Bride and groom at beauty spot Metering light source Using natural light Using fill flash Using light shapers Equipment Starting a photography business Wedding coverage Planning the day Overcoming technical and weather difficulties Day to day business practices All images are shot both traditionally and contemporary Using to create portfolio images from earlier shoots

8 Day & Time Thursday- 9am pm Subject Portrait of the bride at home Location shoot of the Bride and Groom Criteria Unit CAX , 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4 Unit CAX , 2.2, 3.1 Tutor activity Learner Activity Undertake a bride at home portrait shoot Give direction to the bride Photograph and direct the Bride and Groom at a local beauty spot of learning Resources Camera equipment and accessories Model Use camera, camera flash other accessories correctly Use of safe working practices Safely upload captured images onto the computer Thursday 1pm-5.00pm Theory on running a Wedding photography business and promoting, marketing and advertising strategies to make it successful Social media, website, SEO, blogs, Instagram etc. Unit CAX , 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 Unit CAX , 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Lecturing Understanding the different advertising strategies to make a business successful Safely upload captured images onto the computer and use to create images ready for portfolio Feedback through questioning Listening, observing, note taking, asking questions Computers and editing software Preparing images using Digital Manipulation ready for output/presentation

9 FRIDAY (Week 1) AM Theory on working as a Wedding Photographer Continued Professional associations Advertising and Marketing How to deal with enquiries Meeting prospective clients Presenting quotes Presenting results Costing and profits Bookkeeping and accounting Theory and Photographic Session (Wedding) shoot with models PM Project/portfolio development To understand and identify images that are suitable for the output/presentation Continue to prepare/complete images using Digital Manipulation to create images for portfolio Students will be given an individual tutorial and end of course assessments with feedback End of Course Debrief Bride at home Creating a high key portrait of the Bride at home without studio lighting Bride and Groom at the church How to set-up and pose the group photographs

10 Day & Time Friday 9am-10.00am Friday 10.00am- 1.00pm Subject Theory on Wedding photography continued Portrait of the bride at home Location shoot of the Bride and Groom at a church Criteria Unit CAX , 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 Unit CAX , 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4 Unit CAX , 2.2, 3.1 Tutor activity Lecturing Learner Activity Listening, observing, note taking, asking questions Set up a high key shoot at home without studio lighting Photograph and direct the Bride and Groom in a church How to photograph in a church using flash and not using flash of learning Feedback through questioning Resources Camera equipment and accessories Models Window and net curtain Use and understand the correct white balance Church Use of safe working practices Friday 1.30pm- 4.30pm Tutorial and critique on course work Continue working on portfolio for course project. Unit CAX , 2.3, 2.4 Lecturing Tutorials Safely upload captured images onto the computer To practice and apply digital manipulation skills learned on their own images to use as part of their course project. Feedback through questioning Tutorial Feedback PowerPoint Presentation Computers and editing software Friday 4.30pm-5pm End of Course Debrief

11 MONDAY (Week 2) AM Review on week 1 Group critique on student s progression Using off camera flash, on location equipment and light shapers PM Theory and Photographic Session (Location Urban Style) On location portrait shoot at an urban style location with a model and equipment including: Light meter Off camera flash trigger system Flash gun Reflector/Diffusers Light shapers Using to create portfolio images from earlier shoots

12 Day & Time Subject Assessm ent Criteria Monday 9am am Recap on week 1 Group critique on student s progression CAX ,1.2,1.3 Tutor activity PowerPoint Presentation Learner Activity Listening, observing, note taking, questions and of learning observation Resources PowerPoint Presentation Monday am pm Monday 1pm- 5pm Learning and understanding about on location equipment including off camera flash On location portrait shoot at an urban style location using both on and off camera flash and on location equipment including light meter, flash trigger system, reflector/diffuser and light shapers CAX , 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 CAX , 3.1 CAX ,1.2,2.1,2.2, 3.1,3.2,4.1,4.2 CAX ,2.3, 2.4,3.1 Listening, observing, note taking, questions and set up of equipment Undertake an urban style portrait using various techniques and identify which techniques best suit subject and location Give direction to the model Use of safe working practices Feedback through questioning Camera equipment and accessories Camera equipment and accessories Model Computers and editing software Preparing images using Digital Manipulation ready for output/presentation Safely upload captured images onto the computer and use to create images ready for portfolio

13 TUESDAY (Week 2) AM Theory and Photographic Session (Location Parent and Infant) On location Parent and infant shoot at a local beauty spot with models and equipment including: Light meter Off camera flash trigger system Flash gun Reflector/ Diffusers Light Shapers Using to create portfolio images from earlier shoots PM Theory and Photographic Session (Bump) Studio Bump Shoot with a model using various lighting techniques to create different looks. Equipment including: Studio heads Barn doors Snoot Honeycombs Reflectors This is a very popular studio sitting and can be very profitable. Some of our students are apprehensive and unsure how to approach this genre of photography, We will teach you various lighting techniques and how to pose your subject to create a varied and contemporary set of images Using to create portfolio images from earlier shoots

14 Day & Time Tuesday 9.00am pm Subject On location portrait shoot at a local beauty spot with parent and infant models Criteria CAX ,1.2,2.1,2.2,3.1, 3.2,4.1,4.2 Tutor activity Learner Activity Create a portrait at a beauty spot using the various techniques and identify which techniques best suit subject and location of learning Answers Resources Camera equipment and accessories Model CAX ,2.4,3.1 Give direction to the model Use of safe working practices Tuesday 1pm-3.30pm Bump studio shoot CAX ,1.2,2.1,2.2,3.1, 3.2,4.1,4.2 CAX ,2.4,3.1 PowerPoint presentation Safely upload captured images onto the computer Set up the studio using multiple light heads and various studio head attachments To create low key and high key shots of a bump shoot Use of safe working practices Answers PowerPoint presentation Studio and studio equipment Model Tuesday 3.30pm-5.00pm Portfolio development Preparing images using Digital Manipulation ready for output/presentation CAX , 2.3, 2.4 Observing Safely upload captured images onto the computer Safely upload captured images onto the computer and use to create images ready for portfolio observation Answers Computers and editing software

15 WEDNESDAY (Week 2) AM Theory and Photographic Session (Low-key Romantic) Studio shoot with model, using directional and ratio lighting to create a low-key romance effect. Equipment including: Studio heads Light meter Barn doors Snoot Honeycombs Reflectors PM Theory and Photographic Session (New-born) Studio shoot with SIB (stand in baby that replicates weight and movement of a real baby) which will allow students to get hands on experience posing and handling a new-born. Using various lighting set-ups and apertures to explore the use of shallow depth of field. Equipment including: Studio heads Light meter Snoot Honeycombs Using to create portfolio images from earlier shoots

16 Day & Time Wednesday 9.00am am Subject A low key 1950s Hollywood romantic shoot. i.e. Audrey Hepburn/ Marilyn Monroe Criteria CAX ,1.2,2.1,2.2,3.1, 3.2,4.1,4.2 Tutor activity Learner Activity Create an image sympathetic to the 1950s Hollywood genre i.e. Audrey Hepburn/ Marilyn Monroe with directional lighting. of learning Resources Camera equipment and accessories Model CAX ,2.4,3.1 Give direction to the model Use of safe working practices Studio and boudoir furniture Wednesday 1pm-5.00pm A new-born shoot using a SIB (stand in Baby) Preparing images using Digital Manipulation ready for output/presentation CAX ,1.2,2.1,2.2,3.1, 3.2,4.1,4.2 CAX ,2.3, 2.4,3.1 Presentation Safely upload captured images onto the computer and use to create images ready for portfolio Set up the studio lighting Do a studio shoot for a new-born using various lighting Handing and posing the SIB (new-born) safely and correctly Use of safe working practices Camera equipment and accessories Model (SIB) Computers and editing software Safely upload captured images onto the computer and use to create images ready for portfolio

17 THURSDAY (Week 2) AM Theory and Photographic Session (Flash and Blur) Studio shoot with model using flash and blur technique with the combination of long exposure with ambient light and flash during the same exposure to create an image that shows movement and a static subject. Equipment including: PM Portfolio awareness Classroom lectures on the Portfolio Criteria for Licentiateship of the Royal Photographic Society including examples of passed and failed portfolios Mobile home studio kit set-up Set-up and using a budget three head home studio kit with pop-up backdrop for portraits Studio heads Barn doors Tripod Colour correction filters Using to create portfolio images from earlier shoots

18 Day & Time Thursday 9am pm Subject Theory Setting up studio equipment Studio shoot using flash and blur technique Criteria CAX ,1.2,2.1,2.2,3.1, 3.2,4.1,4.2 CAX ,2.4,3.1 Tutor activity PowerPoint presentation Learner Activity Set up the studio using two light heads and various studio head attachments Create images using flash and blur technique Give direction to the model Use of safe working practices of learning Resources PowerPoint presentation Studio and studio equipment Model Thursday 1pm-2:30pm Demonstration of using a home studio kit CAX ,1.2,2.1,2.2,3.1, 3.2,4.1,4.2 CAX ,2.4,3.1 Safely upload captured images onto the computer Set up home studio kit to take a portrait of a class Camera equipment and accessories Thursday 2:30pm-5pm Class room lectures on the Portfolio Criteria including examples of passed and failed panels Preparing images using Digital Manipulation ready for output/presentation CAX ,1.3 CAX ,2.3, 2.4,3.1 Lecture Group critique Listening, observing, note taking, asking questions Safely upload captured images onto the computer and use to create images ready for portfolio Feedback through questioning PowerPoint presentation Computers and editing software

19 FRIDAY (Week 2) AM Photographic Session (Still Life) A still life studio shoot, using various lighting techniques and backdrops. Exploring the use of shallow depth of field. PM Individual Tutorials and End of course assessment and feed back Set training plan and guidance to any student who need extra time to complete course work End of course de-brief Using to create portfolio images from earlier shoots

20 Day & Time Friday 9am pm Friday 1pm- 4pm Subject Still life studio shoot, using various lighting techniques and backdrops. Exploring the use of shallow depth of field. Preparing images using Digital Manipulation ready for output/presentation Individual Tutorials and feedback Set training plan and guidance to any student who need extra time to complete course work Criteria CAX ,1.2,2.1,2.2,3.1, 3.2,4.1,4.2 CAX ,2.4,3.1 Tutor activity PowerPoint presentation Discussion Feedback to the student Learner Activity Set up the studio using two light heads and various studio head attachments Create still life images Use of safe working practices Safely upload captured images onto the computer and use to create images ready for portfolio Feedback from assessors of learning Feedback through questions Resources PowerPoint presentation Studio and studio equipment Flowers and props Computers and editing software Students course work

21 Monday (Week 3) AM PM Welcome and personal introductions Course objectives Recongnize the use of pixel-based image software Understanding different file formats Professional file management Introduction to Management Software and RAW processing Reviewing and selecting Images for Manipulation Editing in Raw processing software-. Camera Raw Workshop (Including: White balance, basic adjustments, HSL, Vignette & Black and White Conversion Practice with the technique s learnt for far to work toward final presentation.

22 Day & Time Monday 9am-10.30am Subject Course introduction and outline, Registration Assess ment Criteria Tutor activity PowerPoint presentation Learner Activity To understand the aim of the unit and to be aware of the skills required for the end assessment. of learning Written handouts Resources PowerPoint presentation Monday 10.30am am Monday 11.00am pm Recognize the use of pixel-based image software. Understanding different file formats 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, PowerPoint presentation To understand how and where pixel-based image software is employed To be able to identify different file formats and understand their appropriate use observation PowerPoint presentation PowerPoint presentation Monday 12.00pm pm Professional file management 4.1 To have an understand on professional file management process. Computer and projector Monday 1.00pm- 2.30pm Monday pm Monday pm Reviewing and selecting images for manipulation (Lightroom and Bridge) Camera RAW Workshop (Enhancing Raw images) Session- To produce a professional digital file management system and to evaluate who, how and where pixel-based image software is employed 4.1, 4.2 Step by step Step by step 1.1,4.1 To have an understanding of managing software s and to be able to identify and select images ready for editing To be able to use Camera Raw to adjust and enhance an image. To be able to create a professional digital file management system To be able to identify when pixelbased image software is employed observation observation Computer and projector software- Bride and Lightroom Computer and projector software software

23 TUESDAY (Week 3) AM Theory and Session PM Photo Manipulation Ethics and retouching/airbrushing Session Identify and understand the use of different adjustment tools in Photo Manipulation Ethics Retouching and resizing image in Retouching an image using Editing an image using Portrait Professional Practice with the technique s learnt for far to work toward final presentation.

24 Day & Time Tuesday 9am-12.30am Tuesday 1pm-2pm Tuesday 2pm-2.30pm Subject Adobe Workshop (Adjustment tools) Photo Manipulation Ethics and working to a brief Adobe Workshop (Resizing an image using Adobe ) Assess ment Criteria 2.1,2.2 Tutor activity PowerPoint presentation 2.3 PowerPoint presentation 2.1, 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 Learner Activity To understand how the different adjustment tools work and when they are best used. To understand the ethical implication of photo manipulation and how it affects professional working. To be able to manipulate a photograph using cropping, image sizes and transformation tools to size an image. of learning Written handouts Listening Group Discussion Resources software- Adobe PowerPoint presentation Computer and projector software-adobe Tuesday 2.30pm- 3.00pm Adobe Workshop (Retouching and sharpening an image using Adobe ) 2.1,2.2,2.3 To be able to manipulate a photograph using tough up tools to enhance a subject and sharpening to improve the image quality. Computer and projector software-adobe Tuesday pm Tuesday 3.30pm-5.00 Portrait Professional Workshop 2.1,2.2,2.3 Step by step Session- To practice with the techniques learnt so far. To produce a portfolio using 2.1,2.2,2.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.2 To be able to use the portrait profession software effectively to manipulate the image. To practice and experiment with all the skills learnt so far. To be able to implement a variety of editing techniques to manipulate a selection of images. observation observation PowerPoint presentation software- Portrait Professional software-adobe

25 WEDNESDAY (Week 3) AM Theory session (Colour Management) PM Theory and Session Understanding professional printing and colour management Using a variety of tools and techniques within such as: Theory and Session Using Adjustment layers & masks to improve an image Using to create jumping montage. Using to create a twoimage montage. Vignette Darkening areas Retouching/Cloning Colour popping Selection tools Layer and masks How to create a Text and Image Composite Practice with the technique s learnt for far to work toward final presentation.

26 Day & Time Wednesday 9.00am am Subject Professional Printing, identifying the correct format for different outputs and colour management Assess ment Criteria 2.1,2.2,3.1,3.2,3.3 Tutor activity Lecture Learner Activity To understand the process of colour management and the process of preparing an image for the required output. of learning Written handouts Resources Computer and projector Wednesday 10.00am pm Wednesday 11.30pm- 1.00pm Wednesday 1.30pm- 4.00pm Wednesday 4.00pm- 5.00pm Adobe Workshop (Adjustment Layers-Masks) Adobe Workshop (Jumping Montage and two image montage) Adobe Workshop (Using the burn tool, applying a vignette, clone tool, Colour popping using selection tools, layers and masks, adding text Session- To practice with the techniques learnt so far. To produce a portfolio using 2.1, , , ,2.2,2.3,3.4,3.5,4.2 Step by step To be able to enhance a photograph using adjustment layers to manipulate an image, looking at a non-damaging form. To understand and be able to create different style montages using selection/ cutting tools, different style of manipulating images and combine images (layers). To understand how to apply and use various tools and techniques To practice and experiment with all the skills learnt so far. To be able to implement a variety of editing techniques to manipulate a selection of images. observation observation Computer and projector software-adobe Computer and projector software-adobe Computer and projector software-adobe software-adobe

27 THURSDAY (Week 3) AM Theory and Session (HDR and Panorama) PM Theory and Session How to Capture images for HDR How to Capture images for Panorama Creating a HDR Composite in Creating a Panorama in How to create and batch process adjustments using Actions with Converting files to different formats Practice with the technique s learnt for far to work toward final presentation. Prepare and print an image Prepare an image for website

28 Day & Time Thursday 9am-1.00pm Subject HDR and Panoramic image creation workshop Theory and practice Adobe Workshop (Create a HDR and Panoramic image) Assess ment Criteria 2.1,2.23.1,3.2, 3.3,3.4,3.5,4.2 Tutor activity Learner Activity To understand how to capture images for HDR and Panoramic image through the camera To capture images for HDR and Panoramic images To create a HDR and Panoramic image using appropriate software of learning Written handouts Resources Camera and tripod software-adobe Thursday 1.00pm- 2.30pm Adobe Workshop How to create an action using Adobe Converting file formats and how to apply actions using batch processing 2.1,2.2 Step by step To be able to create an Action to record a set of techniques ready to use for batch processing To be able to use batch processor to apply an action to a series of images. To be able to convert file formats using image processor. Computer and projector software-adobe Thursday 2.30pm- 5.00pm Adobe Workshop To produce a portfolio using 2.1, 2.2,2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4, 4.2 To practice and experiment with all the skills learnt so far. To be able to implement a variety of editing techniques to manipulate a selection of images. observation Computer, printer and editing software-adobe Prepare and print an image Prepare an image for website To prepare and print an image using a professional printer To prepare an image for website

29 FRIDAY (Week 3) AM Theory and Session (Photo book & online viewing galleries) Recap of course. Creating a Photo book using Blurb Booksmart. How to use zenfolio to create a view gallery for clients PM Individual Tutorials and End of course assessment and feed back Set training plan and guidance to any student who need extra time to complete course work End of course de-brief Practice with the technique s learnt for far to work toward final presentation and assessment.

30 Day & Time Friday 9.00am am Subject Recap of course aims and objectives Assess ment Criteria Tutor activity Lecturing Learner Activity For students to have a clear understanding of the outcomes and what is required to complete the course of learning Written handouts Resources Friday 10.00am am Book smart- Blurb workshop Creating a photobook 3.4,4.2 Step by step To be able to create a photobook ready for print Computer and projector software-blurb Friday 11.00am am Zenfolio Online viewing galleries 4.1,4.2 Step by step To have an understanding of how an online gallery works and why we use it for a client gallery. Written handouts observation Computer, internet and projector Friday 11.30am- 5.00pm Course work completion and submission Individual Tutorials and feedback 1.1,2.1,2.2,2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3,3. 4,3.5,4.1,4.2 Feedback from assessors Course work completion and submission Computer and printer Set training plan and guidance to any student who need extra time to complete course work