Photography (1 week)
Historic, world-renowned and full of inspiration, during the Photography course you will use the city of Cambridge as your inspiration to create an image portfolio. You will learn how to use different cameras and settings for the best effect. During the digital photography component you will learn to manipulate and edit digital images on a computer before printing electronically.
Develop your skills in: Photo editing | Wet room processes | Film development | SLR training
DATES & FEES
Course Location
CSVPA Cambridge
Course Length
1 week
Course Dates
Sunday 29th June 2025
Sunday 6th July 2025
Sunday 20th July 2025
Sunday 27th July 2025
Sunday 3rd August 2025
Price
£1,990 (one week)
ABOUT THIS COURSE
COURSE BENEFITS
LEARN FROM ART AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
Our lecturers are all working professionals who will bring valuable industry experience to the programme.
BROADEN YOUR SKILLS IN THE INDUSTRY
During the film photography component you will learn all about taking and developing your own photographs from initial concept to printed image, including wet processes to develop film in black & white in the darkroom. If you have your own digital SLR or traditional film SLR camera, please bring it with you.
PROGRESSION AT CSVPA
Completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma courses (if you meet the UAL entry criteria for the course).
PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS
This course is taught in English, and students are asked to communicate with each other in English, giving you the perfect opportunity to practice your English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills.
COURSE OUTCOMES
You will be able to take and develop your own photographs from initial concept to printed image.
The course will give confidence in using a SLR camera and understand lenses and techniques.
You will be introduced to studio practice and lighting.
At the end of the course, you will showcase your photographs to the other Summer School students.
ENTRY
Age
14-18 years old
Who is it for
The course is aimed at any student aged 14 to 18 years who is interested in photography or would like to enhance their skills in photography. Completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma Or Foundation Diploma courses.
English Level
Minimum English standard: International students should have at least an Upper Intermediate level of English
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
| Week 1 | 1st Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | 2nd Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (time) | Arrival, induction and campus tour | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| Morning 08:00 - 12:00 | Arrival, induction and campus tour | Welcome & introduction Presentation Formal Elements Presentation. Discussion of objectives for the week. The exposure triangle. Understanding the aperture. Shutter speed. | Compositional Theory. Walking excursion to Cambridge Botanic Gardens. | Portrait challenge – emulate famous portrait photographer. Analyse photographer’s work to help emulate it. | Documentary photography. Explore Cambridge to try to capture everyday life. | Abstract photography. | Included Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time) | Departure |
| Lunch 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Departure |
| Afternoon 13:00 - 16:00 | Arrival, induction and campus tour | Photography project and presentation in digital sketchbook. | Photography project to demonstrate understanding of exposure triangle. Present photographs in digital sketchbook. Learn how to enhance photographs. | Photo shoot in small groups. Reflect on digital sketchbook layout. What works? What doesn’t? | Return to studio. Work on documentary in digital sketchbooks. | Finalise digital sketchbook. Present photos from the week to other students. Certificate presentation. | Departure | |
| Dinner 16:30 - 18:00 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Departure |
| Evening 19:30 - 22:00 | Evening Activities | Park Social Time - City View Ferris Wheel | Bowling /Ice Skating / Rock Climbing | Talent Show / Trashion Show/ Tie Dye Arts & Crafts | Cinema / Punting | CSVPA Disco / Dance Party | Selfie Orienteering Challenge | Departure |
