AS Degree in Photography

This course strengthens foundational writing skills used in academic and professional contexts. Students develop their ability to organize ideas, write clearly, and apply standard grammar and structure across multiple writing styles. Through reading analysis and written practice, students learn to communicate information, arguments, and perspectives with clarity and purpose.

Key learnings:

• Academic Writing Skills
• Clear Written Expression
• Reading Analysis
• Grammar & Structure
• Essay Development

Students learn how to communicate effectively in professional settings using both written and oral formats. The course focuses on business correspondence, audience-appropriate messaging, presentation skills, and digital communication. Learners practice professional interaction and discover how strategic communication influences business outcomes.

Key learnings:

• Professional Writing
• Business Presentations
• Workplace Communication
• Digital Messaging Skills
• Audience Awareness

This course builds confidence in interpreting and applying numerical information to real-world situations. Students work with basic statistics, financial concepts, graphs, and data interpretation to support decision making and problem solving. The course emphasizes analytical thinking and practical numerical literacy.

Key learnings:

• Data Interpretation
• Basic Statistics
• Graphs & Charts
• Financial Reasoning
• Analytical Thinking

Students explore how society functions and how culture, institutions, and relationships influence human behavior. The course introduces sociological theories, research methods, and contemporary issues, helping students analyze social structures and the role of individuals within them. Learners gain a broad understanding of social dynamics in a changing world.

Key learnings:

• Sociological Concepts
• Cultural Perspectives
• Social Institutions
• Research Fundamentals
• Social Interaction

This course develops critical thinking through the analysis of arguments, evidence, and reasoning. Students learn to evaluate information logically, identify assumptions, and apply structured decision-making techniques. Skills gained support problem solving, informed judgment, and effective evaluation of ideas.

Key learnings:

• Critical Thinking
• Logical Evaluation
• Argument Analysis
• Evidence Assessment
• Decision Frameworks

Develop the core skills needed to create compelling photographs. This module introduces the technical and creative foundations of photography, including composition, equipment use, exposure, and workflow. You’ll explore how visual decisions shape meaning and practice applying professional techniques to produce intentional, well-structured imagery.

Key learnings:

• Camera & Equipment Basics
• Composition Principles
• Exposure Techniques
• Visual Storytelling
• Photography Workflow

Learn how light transforms a photograph. This module explores natural and artificial lighting, how to shape light, and how different lighting styles influence mood, depth, and representation. You’ll work with lighting equipment and learn to control shadow, contrast, and texture to enhance your images.

Key learnings:

• Natural vs. Studio Light
• Light Shaping Tools
• Shadow & Contrast Control
• Mood Through Lighting
• Creative Lighting Styles

Understand what happens behind the camera and in post-production. This module teaches how photographers plan, shoot, and refine images using both technical and creative processes. You’ll learn editing fundamentals, digital file handling, and techniques for producing consistent results.

Key learnings:

• Camera Workflow
• Image Editing Basics
• File Management
• Technical Refinement
• Creative Shooting Process

Explore how photography reflects culture, history, and technology. You’ll study movements, influential photographers, and social contexts that shape the medium. Learn to analyze images critically and use research to inform your own visual direction.

Key learnings:

• Photographic History
• Influential Photographers
• Critical Image Analysis
• Cultural Contexts
• Research Techniques

Step inside a controlled photography environment and learn how professionals plan and execute studio shoots. This module teaches you how to manage lighting setups, direct subjects, and use backdrops, props, and equipment to bring creative concepts to life. You’ll refine technical control while experimenting with visual style and composition.

Key learnings:

• Studio Equipment Use
• Controlled Lighting Setup
• Directing Subjects
• Backdrops & Props
• Creative Styling

Master photography outside the studio, where lighting, environment, and movement require adaptability. You’ll learn how to use natural light, scout locations, schedule shoots, and respond creatively to unpredictable conditions. This module teaches you to make strong visual decisions in dynamic real-world settings.

Key learnings:

• Natural Light Control
• Location Scouting
• On-Site Adaptation
• Environmental Composition
• Outdoor Workflow

Apply your skills to a complete end-to-end photography project. From concept research to execution and editing, you’ll produce images that respond to a set theme. You’ll document your process, refine technical decisions, and present your final work using professional formats.

Key learnings:

• Concept Development
• Thematic Photography
• Technical Execution
• Editing & Curation
• Professional Presentation

Prepare for your future role as a photographer. This module focuses on industry structure, emerging opportunities, personal branding, and self-promotion. You’ll evaluate your strengths, explore career paths, and build a strategic plan for professional growth in both creative and commercial environments.

Key learnings:

• Photography Industry Insights
• Professional Skills Audit
• Personal Career Planning
• Creative Self-Promotion
• Industry Networking

Capture moments as they unfold in fast-paced environments. This module trains you to work quickly and intuitively, adapting to changing lighting, movement, and crowd dynamics. You’ll learn how to anticipate key moments, document interactions, and deliver professional images for events such as weddings, performances, corporate gatherings, and community celebrations.

Key learnings:

• Fast-Action Shooting
• Candid Composition
• On-Site Adaptation
• Client Requirements
• Event Workflow

Learn how photographs become powerful storytelling tools. You’ll explore editorial and documentary practices, ethical considerations, and how to create images that communicate truth and narrative impact. This module teaches how to build visual stories with purpose, context, and clarity.

Key learnings:

• Documentary Techniques
• Visual Storytelling
• Ethical Practice
• Real-World Context
• Editorial Narrative

Push your photography beyond documentation and into artistic expression. This module encourages experimentation with theme, symbolism, and visual metaphor. You’ll develop ideas through research, iteration, and critique to create conceptual work that communicates personal meaning and artistic intent.

Key learnings:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Research & Ideation
• Symbolism & Meaning
• Iterative Development
• Artistic Expression

Experience how photographic work is curated, prepared, and shared with the public. You’ll learn how to edit images for a cohesive collection, design a display layout, and write captions or statements that support your work. The module bridges creative output with professional presentation.

Key learnings:

• Curation & Editing
• Display Design
• Captions & Statements
• Presentation Planning
• Exhibition Workflow

Explore photography as a business service. This module teaches how to work with clients, produce market-driven images, and deliver professional results for advertising, products, branding, and marketing campaigns. You’ll learn the visual strategies that support commercial goals and brand storytelling.

Key learnings:

• Client-Focused Production
• Commercial Styling
• Product & Brand Images
• Market-Driven Concepts
• Deliverables & Licensing

Build the tools you need to work professionally as a photographer. This module covers branding, legal considerations, pricing, copyright, marketing, business planning, and networking. You’ll learn how to present yourself, manage clients, and grow as an independent or employed creative.

Key learnings:

• Branding & Marketing
• Contracts & Copyright
• Pricing & Licensing
• Business Planning
• Client Relationships

Create a signature photographic project that reflects your creative identity and technical competence. This Capstone invites you to research a theme, produce a cohesive body of work, and present it using professional documentation and visual standards. Your final portfolio piece becomes a confident expression of your vision as a photographer.

Key learnings:

• Independent Project
• Research to Production
• Portfolio Presentation
• Creative Identity Development
• Professional Documentation