Dartmoor: Standing Stones and Tors
2 Day Workshop Only £150
As a current student we are happy to offer you this is a great opportunity to work alongside Paul and Brian within the Dartmoor National Park. They offer you a structured, but fun 2 day weekend of photography. This weekend is normally £199 but as a current student we can offer you a place for just £150. Foggintor and Swell Tor Quarries– Practice your photography at these abandoned granite quarries. These dates back to about 1820, when granite was extracted from here. This was originally used in the construction of Dartmoor Prison and the Princetown village that grew up around it. In later years Granite was transported further afield by Thomas Tyrwhitt's horse-drawn tramway to Plymouth. This was later replaced by the Yelverton to Princetown railway.
The Foggintor quarry ceased operations soon after the turn of the century, but the neighboring Swell Tor quarry was still worked until the 1930s, and the cottages were not demolished until 1953 when the materials from a lot of them were used for the buildings beneath the nearby North Hessary television mast.
Foggintors major claim to fame is that it was the source of the granite for Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square. (the statue at the top being made of sandstone from scotland). Parts of London bridge were also constructed from Foggintor/Swell Tor Granite, you can still find some uncollected corbles at Swell Tor.
Merrivale and Burrator Reservoir – The shimmering Burrator Reservoir enrobed in tree’s and forestry. Some great opportunities here to take stunning photographs. Merrivale straddles the western edge of the Dartmoor granite outcrop and is famous for its standing stones and stone circle.
As well as being able to immortalise these breathtaking scenes with your camera you will learn:
• Expert camera control, allowing you to take crisp, life-like images.
• Creative use of shutter speed and image composition.
• Depth of field judgment
As with all moorland areas the weather can be a true friend or a cruel enemy. On this trip we recommend walking boots and waterproof clothing. Most digital cameras are only water resistant so we would still recommend rain covers for your camera.
Your tutors will be staying in the hotel with you. So your learning will start over breakfast and continue in the bar after dinner.
| Structure | Please Note | Support | Assessment | Progression | Funding | Qualifications |
Day One: 9am: Introductions and Informal Q & A sessionThe main focus is on composition, including the basics of taking professional quality photographs, visualisation and learning to see.10.30am: Focused Photo ShootsWe will be visiting a number of locations during the day including Tors and an abandoned granite quarries. 4.30pm: Informal photographic critqueThis is an informal critique of the images taken during the day. 6.30pm: Drinks in the bar and DinnerDay Two:9am: Informal Q & A sessionThe main focus is on exposure, including depth of field and creative use of shutter speed.10.00am: Focused Photo ShootsWe will be visiting a number of locations during the day including waterfalls, woodlands and valleys. 2.30pm: Informal photographic critqueThis is an informal critique of the images taken during the day.4pm: Final Q & A session and good byesA chance to have your final questions answered.More information here about our teaching ethos
All times and locations are as a guide only, as weather variations, and group & individual requirements will dictate our final programme.
We highly recommend that you read our Policies and FAQ sections prior to booking. You will be booked into an en-suite room, at the Furzeleigh Hotel on the edge of Dartmoor for a 2 night stay. You will be booked in on a dinner B&B tarrif of £62 per night . Please contact Brian if you have any questions about the accommodation.
We will take care of your booking you will just need to pay for your stay on the morning of departure.
Please note that to get the most out of this course you will ideally have a bridge camera or a DSLR camera, along with a tripod. While it is possible to use more basic kit for this course you will find yourself limited at times. If you are unsure about the suitability of your equipment please ring Brian to discuss your options.All DMC students have their own personal tutor, helping them with their course work. they can contact their personal tutor by email or phone for all the practical advice they may need.We also have a
Facebook group where students can interact with other students and share and discuss their images.
We are dedicated to your learning and we really are with you 100% of the way. You will have access to Our online student learning area, where you can access your learning materials. All submissions and feedbacks are completed through this portal.
Assessment on this workshop is informal and is completed during the last session of the day during an informal critique or your work.
Paul and Brian will be on hand throughout the day to work one to one with you and to answer any question you may have.
Our
Facebook page is a great way to share your images and receive feedback. Following this course you could consider moving on to our First Steps in Digital Photography and Introduction to Photoshop courses. These courses will allow you to build a strong base of master photographer's skills.
This skill base will seamlessly progress you to our specialist courses. For this reason we recommend that all students complete some, if not all of our foundation courses.
There is a chance you could have your course fees paid by a funding body. This will depend on your financial and personal situation, but because our courses are externally accredited and certified by an nationally recognised awarding body you are more likely to have your claim for assistance approved.
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All of our courses, workshops and experience day can be paid with our interest free Student Account. As you add courses to your basket you will see the student account option. As you proceed through the payment process you can choose to pay with this option. Your first payment will be taken at this stage and you monthly payments will be taken monthly there after.
There are no qualification included with our Masterclasses, although you can upgrade to a accredited photography course. Please refer to Progression for qualification options.
