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Digital Photography – an Introduction (stage 1)

Ages: 11-15
Term: Autumn
Length: 8 weeks

Overview

This exciting course gives young photographers aged 11-15 the chance to learn how to take and edit photos in a fun, engaging and exciting fashion.

Want to book this course? This course isn't taking bookings at the moment, but we expect to publish our new course dates and open for bookings in April 2026. Make sure you’re the first to know when you can book our Saturday Art School courses by signing up for updates using the link below.

What you need to know

When does it run?

Autumn term 2025

Saturdays, 27 September – 29 November 2025

Please note, there are no sessions on 11 October and 8 November due to AUB Open Days.

How long is the course?

8 Saturdays

What time are the classes?

09.30-12.30

Who's this course for?

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

Does my young artist need any qualifications or experience?

No. This is an introductory course, so your young artist doesn't need any previous experience, just buckets of enthusiasm!

I’m not sure if this is suitable for my young artist. Can I speak to someone?

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

How much does this course cost?

£259

What's included in this price?

All course materials and resources
Everything your young artist will need to take part in the course will be provided by us, including all camera equipment – no hidden costs!

Classes are practical, so wear clothes that you don't mind your young artists getting messy.
Drinks and snacks for break time and duration of class; please ensure snacks don't contain nuts.
It's strongly advised that mobile phones, tablets and other valuables aren't brought to class. Any personal possessions are the responsibility of your young artist and AUB won't be liable for any loss or damage.

About this course

On this course, your young artist will be supported to fully explore their creative talent and future potential as a photographer. They’ll develop the key skills needed to take extraordinary photographs, including getting to grips with the camera controls and the creative possibilities that these can bring to their photos.

This course is perfect for youngsters that are new to photography. It offers project-based classes for anyone wanting to learn photography in a fun, engaging and exciting fashion.

Each week your aspiring photographers will learn a variety of new skills from the basic camera controls through to more advanced techniques whilst building their awareness of the visual elements and components of composition.

Throughout the course your young artists will be guided to understand the technical elements of photography. Taught in easy-to-understand stages, they’ll be encouraged to employ their own creative ideas and personal perspectives to produce both technically proficient and visually exciting images. They’ll also be introduced to the basics of digital post-production using one of the most popular industry-standard software, Adobe Photoshop.

Your young photographers will be expertly led by their tutor through weekly projects, which will include talks and demonstrations delivered in a fun and interactive fashion that provokes interaction, sharing of ideas and collective appraisal of work produced.

Camera controls and functions
Lens theory
Light and exposure
Creative applications
Composition techniques
Creative camera settings
Post-production techniques

At the end of the course your young artist will:

Possess improved artistic and photographic skills
Understand how to use their camera effectively and efficiently having mastered the controls and settings
Be able to use a range of different techniques to capture creative photographs that elevates their images beyond ‘point and shoot’
Be the proud owner of a portfolio of photographs that they’ve taken themselves throughout the course and showcases the development of their skills
Have an increased understanding of the many creative possibilities photography offers in which to develop their own visual voice
Have increased confidence in their own skills
Have boosted creativity and imagination
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
You can request a certificate to confirm your young artist's achievements, providing they have 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm name of your young artist and the title of course they've completed

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Meet your young artists' tutor

Black man with beard and curly hair in dark hoodie against white background with diagonal shadow, black and white portrait.

Taruun R Jha

Taruun is a photographer and filmmaker based in Bournemouth, with over 12 years of experience behind the camera...

Beyond the course

This could just be the start of your young artist's creative journey! After this course, your young artist could further their photography skills with our stage 2 course, continue to harness their creativity and explore alternative Saturday Art School subjects or 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.