Creative Photography (SEG Award – Level 1 Certificate)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

There are no formal entry requirements, but ideally you'll have previously conducted the Digital Photography – Essential Techniques (Stage 1) short course or possess equivalent knowledge.

You'll be expected to conduct an amount of research, self-study exercises, and additional project work between course sessions (you'll be provided comprehensive and detailed explanation of course timelines including dates for submitting completed project assignments).

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£859

Deposit

You can choose to secure your place with a deposit of £400 and pay the remainder of your fees in two further instalments of £400 and £459. Simply choose this option when booking your place online. The total balance of your course fee is payable by 1 December 2025. See our T&Cs (below) for further details.

Any additional costs

You'll need to provide basic materials. This'll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase one for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Course materials included in the price

Any additional materials and resources not listed below will be provided by AUB.

• A DSLR or Digital Mirrorless camera with access to full manual controls.
• Lens or lenses.
• Tripod (not essential in your first session, your tutor can provide recommendations prior to making any personal purchase).
• Any additional photographic equipment you wish to bring with you.
• Ideally, you'll have access to Adobe Lightroom and/or Adobe Photoshop between sessions, although this isn't mandatory.

• Basic media and materials handling practice within photography.
• Planning and preparation including research methods.
• Developing skills and creativity using a variety of media, materials, and techniques.
• Understand how to work to a brief.
• Introduction to advanced photographic capture techniques.
• Introduction to image post-production using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Preparing images for online and print outputs.

At the end of the course you'll:

• Gain essential and progressive photographic skills and techniques.
• Expand your creative potential in photography.
• Develop an understanding of, and the importance of appropriate planning and preparation, including research methods and developing skills and creativity using a variety of media, materials, and techniques.
• Develop skills and creative ideas in the production of a final body of work within photography.
• Possess improved artistic skills.
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired.
• Have boosted creativity and imagination.
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course.
• You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.

Will I be assessed?

Yes, if you complete this 20-week programme and meet the necessary ongoing assessment criteria set by Skills Education Group (SEG) you’ll be awarded an accredited Level 1 Skills Education Group certificate.

You'll be continually assessed throughout the course in a variety of ways including practical tasks, observations, assignments, presentations, and portfolio reviews.

In each of the two termly Saturday sessions, you'll receive a personal formative performance review by your tutor.

Skills Education Group will conduct final assessment of work submitted for Level 1 Moderation; graded either Pass/Fail.