Photography

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Studio Photography

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification No Qualification

Study mode Evening

Start date Jan 2027

Cost £260
(see funding options)

Course overview
Entry requirements
Progression & career opportunities
Study options

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Course overview

This course will introduce you to the basic skills and knowledge required to get started in Studio Photography. You’ll be introduced to basic studio techniques and lighting for a product, still life and portrait photography.

You’ll discover what studio equipment to use and how to control studio lighting to achieve the desired effect. You’ll then apply these skills in the planning and production of your product, still life and/or portrait photoshoots.

The course will also include post-production using Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop as an integral part of the digital workflow.

What you will learn

Studio Lighting Styles and Techniques
Studio Product and Still-Life Photography
Studio Portrait Photography
Post-Production using Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop

This course will include a combination of practical projects and self-directed study.

Number of days per week

One evening per week (Tuesday).

Entry requirements

An interest in photography.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

You can progress onto the following Edinburgh College courses:

Foundation Photography
Creative Photoshop Evening Class
Portrait Photography Evening Class

Career options

Studio Photography Assistant

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date	End date	Cost
Sighthill Campus	Evening	19/01/27	08/06/27	£260

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