British Landscape and Heritage Photography

Your classes will take place on AUB's campus where you’ll be taught in our state-of-the-art creative studios and digital suites, with access to AUB’s library and online resources.

You'll also participate in location shoots off-campus where the ground may be uneven and you must be prepared to walk a moderate distance carrying your camera equipment.

The minimum age for this course is 18.

We welcome aspiring photographers of all ages and abilities; it's perfect for anyone who has a passion to learn and develop their skills.

There are no formal academic entry requirements or qualifications needed to study this course.

As a beginner- and intermediate-friendly course, you'll be expected to possess a fundamental knowledge of your DSLR camera/lens and the main functions/controls to benefit most from this course.

You'll be expected to carry your own photographic equipment, including tripod, which'll involve moderate walking distances, where the ground or path may be uneven in places. Ensure this is suitable for you.

You should expect occasional early morning starts, and some late evening finishes when shooting on location.

Bring a packed lunch, snacks, and drinks for all scheduled external activities. Students who've booked the residential with catering option will have lunch provided.

If you're unsure if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us and we'll advise you. Either email us at summercourses@aub.ac.uk or call us on +44 1202 363222.

You can choose to add our economically priced residential package to your course fee. Choose your package during the booking process.

• Full-board catering on-site at AUB (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Accommodation in AUB Halls of Residence, situated on AUB's campus

• En-suite private room in a cluster flat with shared kitchen and lounge
• Rooms are furnished with single bed, wardrobe, drawers, desk and chair
• All bed linen supplied
• Halls of Residence Wi-Fi
• 24-hour on-site security staff and live-in AUB residential staff (help is available 24/7)

Take a look at AUB’s Halls of Residence, just click on the Campus Halls option.

See below the prices of our packages. Choose your package during the booking process.

• Transport to/from off-campus location photoshoots
• Any additional materials not mentioned in the 'what to bring' section below

Please be aware you'll need to bring some equipment with you. This may incur an additional cost on top of your course fee if you need to purchase any equipment. Refer to the 'what to bring' section below for full details.

• A DSLR with full manual controls (please bring your camera manual)
• A wide-angle zoom lens that offers a reasonable range of focal distances is highly recommended
• Additional lenses, filters, and any accessories you may wish to bring
• A sturdy camera/accessory bag
• A durable camera tripod (this can be supplied if necessary)
• Walking boots and wet weather clothing
• A packed lunch, snacks, and drinks for all scheduled location activities

Please note, if you book our half-board catering package, you'll have your lunch provided as part of your board.

• Extended understanding of camera controls, functions, and advanced features
• Comprehensive lens theory and practice
• Benefits of ancillary equipment
• Individual and group project-based assignments
• Take part in multiple location photoshoots
• Individual and group critique sessions
• Preparing images for web and print output
• Portfolio advice

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Summer Course certificate of attendance. You'll receive this at the end of your course.

On your last day there'll be an exhibition of the work created on the course; celebrate your achievements and those of your fellow photographers.

The Summer Courses team invite you to attend an optional farewell meal at a local restaurant. A perfect conclusion to your creative week where new friendships and skills shall be celebrated.

After this course you could:

• Use your new skills to further your career or change direction
  
• Continue to develop your skills at home as a hobby
• Develop a robust portfolio of personal work to contribute to further study or employment

You may wish to consider the following further study options:

• Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
  
• BA (Hons) Commercial Photography
  
• BA (Hons) Photography
  
• BA (Hons) Fine Art

You can also continue to harness your creativity; explore our full range of evening and weekend courses courses to see where your creative journey will take you next, including further Photography short courses.

• Come away with increased confidence to approach your personal future photography projects
  
• Become fully proficient with your own camera equipment and understand how to maximise its potential
• Multiple opportunities to practice and perfect your newfound skills
• Enhance your existing photographic knowledge, practical skills and understanding of advanced camera functions
• Develop your unique creative voice
• Receive expert support, guidance and feedback on your ideas from your tutor at every turn to shoot with accuracy and finesse, effectively minimising laborious post-production actions
• Leave with skills and foundations that you can use at home to continue creating beyond this course, including a credible portfolio of personal work of inspiring and visually appealing images
• The opportunity to network and share ideas with other students from around the globe
• Study alongside up to 16 like-minded students and have fun

• You'll study at a leading specialist university – so we know what we're doing when it comes to providing unparalleled courses
• Your tutor is an industry professional, so you'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
• You'll learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• Benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, plus use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash your creativity