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Creative Digital Photography and Post-production (Stage 2)

In this special summer edition of Saturday Art School, young artists aged 11-15 have the chance to advance their digital photography skills and explore the creative possibilities using post-production.

To book your young artist's place today, simply click the 'Book Now' button to be taken to AUB's secure online store, where you can complete your booking.

What you need to know

When does it run?

Saturday 15 April – 10 June 2023, 09.30-12.30

Please note that there's no session on Saturday 6 May due to the Coronation of King Charles III.

Where does it take place?

Classes will take place on AUB's campus

Your young artist will be taught in AUB's industry-standard studios with access to professional resources.

Who's this course for?

This course has been developed for aspiring photographers aged 11-15.

This is an introductory course, so your young artist doesn't need any previous experience, just buckets of enthusiasm! However, your young artist will especially benefit from this course if they've already completed our Digital Photography Saturday Art School course or if they already possess some photography skills.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for your young artist, get in touch with us: saturdayartschool@aub.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1202 363222.

Why should you choose this course?

This course is designed for budding creatives to be curious, playful, and eager to learn more about and immerse themselves in the world of digital photography.

Your young artist will learn alongside up to 16 other like-minded youngsters, make friends, and have fun along the way.

At the end of the course, your young artist will leave with an increased confidence in their abilities, have a wealth of new skills that they can apply to their everyday life and beyond, and an excitement for future art and design studies.

How much does this course cost?

£209

What's included in this price?

All course materials and resources
Use of AUB's cameras and photographic equipment

What should you bring to class?

Everything your young artist will need to take part in the course will be provided by us – no hidden costs!
Optional, not essential: if your young artist has their own photographic equipment that they'd prefer to use, they're welcome to bring to class and use

About this course

This special summer edition of Saturday Art School gives young artists aged 11-15 the chance to broaden their creative horizons by advancing their digital photography skills and exploring post-production techniques to elevate their final images.

Your young artist will discover their creative visual voice, improve their practical and technical skills, and discover the creative possibilities that post-production techniques has to offer, all delivered in a fun, immersive and inspirational manner.

Your young artist will take advantage of AUB's visually inspirational campus, and undertake a series of immersive practical photographic projects. These projects will advance their photographic knowledge and skills that are essential for generating technically proficient, creative photography and learn new progressive techniques.

Through their projects, our young artists will develop their unique visual voices, build their visual awareness, and seek out opportunities to showcase their individual flair and style.

They'll also undertake captivating post-production exercises in one of our specialist digital suites using Apple Macs and Photoshop, the go-to industry-standard image editing software for creative professionals. Combining fun and advanced post-production techniques your young artist will compliment and enhance their imaging and produce captivating and illuminating images to add to their portfolios.

Your young artist will be expertly led by our specialist photography tutor, Kristin Rebane, and she'll support and encourage their ideas at every turn. Her teaching will include talks, demonstrations, and highly practical activities delivered in a fun and interactive fashion that provoke student interaction, sharing of ideas and collective evaluation of work produced. 

Advanced camera controls and functions
Photoshoot planning and preparation
Themed portraiture, advertising, and photocollage
Composition techniques and multiple exposures
Creative camera settings
Essential post-production tools and techniques
Undertake a tour of AUB's undergraduate and postgraduate photography studios and specialist resources

Possess improved understanding of photography and creative elements
Understand how Photoshop can be used to creatively edit images in post-production and possess the necessary skills to do so
Have developed their unique creative voice that shines through in their work
Have increased confidence in their own skills and when using their camera
Have boosted creativity and imagination
Untap their potential and talent
Appreciate teamwork and team building ethics
Be encouraged to experiment and explore their ideas
Feel inspired by the new skills they've learnt and from sharing ideas with new friends
Have the foundations to continue creating beyond this course

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Short Course certificate of attendance.

After this course, your young artist could:

Continue to harness their creativity; explore our full range of Saturday Art School courses to see where their creative journey will take them next
Look forward to the future and the next step(s) in their creative journey by exploring AUB's Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Continue to develop their skills at home as a hobby

Your young artist will study at a leading specialist university – we know what we're doing when it comes to providing unparalleled courses
Our tutors are industry professionals, so they'll learn from the best
We cater for all abilities and have no formal entry requirements for this course, so there's nothing holding you back
Your young artist will learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
They'll learn 'by doing' and always feel fully included and supported
You'll benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, plus use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash their creativity

Book your young artist's place today

Book now

Meet your tutor

Kristin Rebane

Kristin's background is in fine art and photography, and her practice includes an array of mediums. 

Creative digital photography gallery

Your young artist will develop a range of new photography skills and post-production editing techniques using industry-standard software Photoshop. They'll learn advanced camera functions and controls and prepare for themed portraiture and advertising photoshoots. After taking their photos, your young artist will experiment with post-production editing tools to inject flair and a variety of creative effects. All projects will unleash your young artist's imagination and allow their voice to shine through.