Photography Courses

1. We are passionate about photography
Photography courses, teaching photography and the photographic industry have been a part of Paul and Brian's lives for many years. When they first conceived DigitalMasterclass it was with the ethos of offering college/university quality photography courses to students without the time to attend a 1, 2 or 3 year course.

2. Vast experience both in teaching and photography
Their experience from working for many years within the mainstream adult education system, and as professional photographers, has given them the skills to design photography courses that produce a strong learning experience. After all, just because you are a professional photographer it doesn't follow that you can teach the subject effectively - we can!

3. Designed for all skill levels
Our photography courses are designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of photographic knowledge. Therefore even if you have only just received your first digital camera, simply need to increase your skill level, or as an advanced practitioner you relish a challenge, our photography courses would be ideal for you.

4. Learn what you NEED to learn
Emphasis is not just placed on how to use your camera, but on understanding what makes a successful photograph. We will walk you through subjects such as composition, lighting, and the creative use of shutter speed and depth of field. We will also help you explore the use of black & white photography and Adobe Photoshop.

5. Learn the "must know" secrets
Our photography courses will show you the "must know" secrets of good photography, and teach you to "see" the image. If you can't see the image how can you take a photograph of it? This is the key to producing powerful & compelling photographs.

6. Well structured photography courses
Our photography courses are structured to use lectures, handouts and practical sessions to reinforce the learning and make your whole experience memorable.

7. Life long learning
All our students have life long access to our online learning zone where their learning materials are available, along with articles and reviews. Photography is an on going learning process and we are always available to our past and present students. We are happy to be with you throughout your photographic journey.

8. Educational and fun
All of our Masterclasses have a relaxed atmosphere. After all, we are amongst people who all share the same interest; the same passion for photography. Insight and knowledge is not solely confined to the classroom or in the field, but continues to be shared over dinner, or simply while sitting and chatting over a glass of wine.

9. Online courses
We also offer a range of e-Learning Courses in conjunction with DMC Photography College especially designed for the photographer that prefers to be in the comfort of their own home, whilst they study on one of our Photography Courses.

When you compare DigitalMasterclass to other courses, ask yourself these questions:

• As well as being professional photographers are the tutors fully qualified as educators?
• Is there a low student to tutor ratio?
• Is the course structured to enhance your learning experience?
• Is the course flexible enough to accommodate your individual needs?
• Does the company offer you any additional learning support beyond the completion of the course?

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We have fully structured teaching methods: our tutors are fully qualified tutors as well as being active professional photographers. They have many years experience in the industry, teaching in colleges and training in the workplace.

Emphasis is not just placed on how to use your camera, but on understanding what makes a successful photograph.

We follow a tried and tested digital workflow to get the best out of your images.

We guarantee a ratio of no more than 4:1, with both of our tutors fully qualified within their field of excellence as well as being professional lecturers.

Having two tutors allows us to have a greater flexibility, enabling us to cater for your needs.

Our tutors may shoot along side you, but as a learning tool we will show you what we are shooting and explain how and why we set up our shots.

By using short workshops, lectures, guided learning times and handouts, we can ensure that what you learn will be remembered.

We not only teach good photographic techniques, but conceptual content, visual language and understanding of image manipulation.

Our photography courses are fully structured and use tried and tested teaching methods.

Our photography tutors have many years experience in the photographic industry, as well as teaching in colleges and training within the workplace, delivering National Diplomas (ND), Higher National Diplomas (HND), Degrees, NVQ and Modern Apprenticeships. After all, just because you are a professional photographer it doesn't follow that you can teach subject effectively.

We have a comprehensive online learning zone, that contain all your learning materials, you can use over and over again.

You will also have a handbook containing all of your handouts to take home. Your learning starts with us, and you will take away many techniques and tips that can be applied to your future photography.

Over the years we have studied other pro-led photography courses, and found that:

• Their teaching methods are badly structured for optimised learning, e.g. find a location, all shoot, then ask for tips.
• The ratio of student to tutor is high, often as much as 20:1.
• Even if the ratio is lower you will often have a professional and an assistant.
• The professional has been known to spend more time taking his own photographs, so hence you are on your own or left with the assistant.
• What you learn isn't memorable.
• Teaching programs are not flexible.
• We have found that the tutors may well be professional photographers but very rarely qualified as teachers.