Once you know the fundamentals of top-quality photography, you need to know the skills and concepts behind truly masterful photographs. It isn’t just about capturing an image, it’s an art. It’s about taking photographs which tell a story and display emotion. You will learn all of this in the next steps course.
This course will give you expert artistic knowledge and skills which will allow you to take your photography to a whole new level. This is essential if you want to take expert photographs which are truly breathtaking. On completion of this course, you will receive a DMC certificate and your OCN qualification if you chose that add-on to your course.
| Structure | Please Note | Support | Assessment | Progression | Funding | Qualifications |
Unit One: Visualisation
Learn how to visualise, and use this technique for the optimum planning of your photography.
Unit Two: Understanding your Histogram
Learn how to use and read the camera histogram to ensure that you get the optimum exposure for every photograph you make.
Unit Three: Basic digital workflow
Learn how to plan a digital workflow to make the most of your time and help you get the best possible results from your equipment.
Unit Four: Black & White
Learn how to take crisp Black and White photographs which look thoroughly professional.
Unit Five: Visual Language
Understand visual language so you can create a story, a message and/or emotions through your photographs, just like a true expert.
Unit Six: Themed Brief
This final unit is primarily concerned with the consolidation and refinement of your photographic skills learnt during this course.
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 would normally recommend students start at the beginning (First Steps), as we have found that self taught students normally have gaps in their skills. Saying this we are quite happy for students to enrol on to more advanced courses if they feel ready for it or if they have complete a course previously.
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.
Our course is designed to build your skills over a longer time frame. With this in mind you have 12 months to complete all of the units, although you can of course finish earlier. If for any reason you need to extend your course beyond the 12 months please contact your tutor and unlike other course providers we do not charge you for this.
We always aim to feedback you your submissions with a detailed written feedback within 7 working days, although normally it is quicker and some times I can be returned to you within a few hours. This again is unlike other providers who sometimes will take up to 3 months to feedback to you.
Click here to view an example of the sort of detail our feedbacks contain Your work is assessed on a unit by unit basis, with your personal tutor only moving you on the the next unit when they feel you have reached the required skill level. On completion of the course you will be awarded the DigitalMasterclass certificate. Your certificate will normally be posted to you within 14 days of completion.
Students that have chosen the accreditation route will build a small portfolio of work for submission to OCN at the end of the course. Your personal tutor will help you to build this submission and work with you to ensure your achievement.
Once completed your submission will be internally moderated, then externally verified and accredited by OCN. This process can take a number of weeks after which your certificate will be posted to you.
Click here to view an example Level 2 OCN SubmissionClick here to view an example Level 3 OCN Submission Following this course you could consider moving on to our Specialist courses. These courses will allow you to build a strong depth of master photographer's skills. You could consider studying Black and White photography, Macro Photography, Wedding / documentary photography, Portraiture and our Advanced practitioner course.
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.
DMC Next Steps to Digital Photography and
Landscape and Cityscape Level 3 optional OCN Accreditation £80 All of our courses are accredited by
The Open College Network (OCN), a leading UK Awarding Organisation. This course has been accredited as a Level (GCSE marking level equivalent), and the skills learnt will enable you to complete the OCN accreditation "
Landscape and Cityscape".
As not everybody requires a qualification this accreditation is offered as a add-on extra to your course. However, as we have found that building the OCN submission enables you to re-evaluate your learning in a holistic way we strongly recommend you completing the OCN option even if the qualification is not important to you. This process really helps to consolidate your retention of your new photographic skills
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