People and Portrait Photography

Overview

An eight week or four day intensive course outlining the techniques for photographing people. It includes choice of appropriate equipment, best use of lighting, location selection and technical considerations for formal and environmental portraits. Practical assignments will be set and two classes will be photo shoots using studio lighting and fill flash techniques.

Course content

Appropriate camera equipment
Types of portraits – formal, casual and environmental
Communication and capturing a mood
Use of colour and black and white
Posed and unposed photos
Camera angles
Selection and use of backgrounds and locations
Lighting – natural and artificial
Photographing children, adults and groups
Use of photo lab services
Editing, presentation and display
Course delivery is through a combination of practical project work, demonstration and discussion

Ideal for

Students with a basic understanding of photography who desire to learn about using their camera to photograph people.

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Outcome

On completion of this course, you will have acquired knowledge and developed a range of practical skills associated with photographing people.

Pre-requisites

Completion of Introduction to Photography Level 1 - Technical and Aesthetic or equivalent

Materials supplied

Studio lighting equipment. Introductory course notes.

Materials to bring

The SLR digital camera you intend to use during the course (and camera information booklet if available)

Pen and paper for note taking

Award

Participants will be awarded an RMIT Certificate of Completion.

Additional notes

Note: The cost of digital printing for practical assignments undertaken during the course will have to be paid by participant. Further guidelines will be given by the instructor during the course.

Completion of this course will not guarantee entry into an RMIT Program.

Course Presenter - Bryce Dunkley
Bryce has operated his professional studio for 20 years with extensive experience in portrait, wedding and commercial photography. He has published his work in three acclaimed books on the Mornington Peninsula.

Facilitator

Deborah Dorman
Deborah Dorman is a qualified professional photographer with a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. She loves sharing the joy of photography with others and has a skill for explaining the complex in easy to understand ways.
Deborah established Wild Honey Photography, a successful portrait, wedding and event photography business, in Qld in 1998. She moved to Melbourne in 2010 and commenced teaching photography at RMIT.
You'll find Deborah teaching the Introduction to Photography Level 1 and 2 as well as the People and Portrait short courses.
Deborah also runs Photography Travel Tours and regularly exhibits her fine art photography, with images in both public and private collections.

Testimonial

The friendly, informative atmosphere, the relaxed pace. Also adding to current knowledge and validating what I already do in a class with instant feedback. Alina

I loved everything. Sad it's over. Belle

Experienced teacher, great examples and very motivational. Veronika

Practical hands on exposure to studio and location photography. Congratulations to Deborah on a detailed, insightful and practical (and fun) course. Andrew

Fun and valuable course. I learnt so much about portraiture and people photography to build on my existing skills. Emily

Information very useful. Detail well done.Deb is amazing, love her teaching style. Totally understandable, very patient. Thank you Deb. Zi

In-studio experience was the most enjoyable part for me. Deb was a great instructor and has a really professional and artistic eye for details in portraiture. Thank you. Ceyda

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Available course dates

Thursday 16 April 2020

Code S345183
Start date 16.04.20
End date 11.06.20
Hours 24
Campus City
Fee $740.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Thu 16.04.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 23.04.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 07.05.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 14.05.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 21.05.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 28.05.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 04.06.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 11.06.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00

Wednesday 08 July 2020

Code S345183
Start date 08.07.20
End date 26.08.20
Hours 24
Campus City
Fee $740.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Wed 08.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 15.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 22.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 29.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 05.08.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 12.08.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 19.08.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Wed 26.08.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00

Saturday 12 September 2020

Code S345183
Start date 12.09.20
End date 10.10.20
Hours 24
Campus City
Fee $740.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Sat 12.09.20	09:30am	04:30pm	6.00
Sat 19.09.20	09:30am	04:30pm	6.00
Sat 03.10.20	09:30am	04:30pm	6.00
Sat 10.10.20	09:30am	04:30pm	6.00

Thursday 15 October 2020

Code S345183
Start date 15.10.20
End date 03.12.20
Hours 24
Campus City
Fee $740.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Thu 15.10.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 22.10.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 29.10.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 05.11.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 12.11.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 19.11.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 26.11.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Thu 03.12.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00