The Complete Photography Course (SEG Award – Level 2 Certificate)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

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

Experience or qualifications required

You should possess some photography knowledge or experience in order to benefit the most from this course. Ideally, you’ll have previously completed Digital Photography – Essential Techniques. You’ll need to be familiar with camera controls and functions.

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.

£1,299

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 £499. Simply, choose this option when booking your place online. The total balance of your course fee is payable by 1 October 2025. See our T&Cs (below) for further details.

Any additional costs

You'll need to provide own camera. 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.

• You'll require a digital camera with full manual controls (including instruction manual) and any accompanying equipment you wish to use, USB cable for card reader/computer connection, USB memory (8 GB recommended).
• Further expense may be necessary when printing your images or say preparing for a personal project/shoot.

As part of your studies you may be using licensed software during classroom sessions. Please be aware that access to this software is only available whilst on campus in sessions or in the AUB Library. To benefit most from your course, we advise you to arrange private access to software; however, AUB is unable to provide software for personal use.

• Creative controls offered in modern DSLR cameras
• Essential add-ons such as tripods, speedlights, lenses, filtration
• Light, light quality and control
• Metering and histograms
• Lighting techniques (studio and location)
• Post-production options and applications, image enhancement, professional web/print output options and optimum settings
• Image-based visual communication
• How to turn ideas into creative concepts
• Considering themes and subject matter
• Individual and group – project-based assignments
• Working to a project brief
• Image critique and portfolio building
• Presentation skills

At the end of the course you'll:

• Be prepared and confident in taking the next step in your creative journey, including pursuing further academic studies
• Possess improved artistic skills and have what it takes to be a successful photographer
• Have a strong portfolio of work showcasing your skills developed throughout the course
• Be able to demonstrate a wide range of photography techniques
• Understand historical and cultural influences and styles
• Be able to independently plan, source locations and resources
• Be able to work from a brief and know what it’s like to run your own project, from concept to print
• Possess an enhanced ability to visually communicate your ideas and develop your visual voice
• 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 one-year programme and meet the necessary ongoing assessment criteria set by Skills Education Group you’ll be awarded an accredited Level 2 Skills Education Group certificate.

You’ll take part in group discussions and share your work for feedback. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.