Digital Photography Course
Digital Photography Course
Join our digital photography course that's all about having fun with fellow creatives! You'll learn to take amazing photos, from cool street shots to beautiful portraits, to striking pictures of impressive buildings and products. We'll teach you cool photo tricks so you can impress your friends, no matter what camera you use. Our expert team at the LIK Academy for Photography and Design is here to help you. Check it out now and sign up for the hands-on course in Vienna or Competa or Online, available in March or September!
This training is flexible, offering weekend and weekday options. You get to choose your attendance schedule based on your needs. Opt for the approach that works best for you and focus on your success. Each course can be taken separately and lasts for two semesters. You can also attend both simultaneously, completing them within a year.
Target Audience: Enthusiastic hobbyists, aspiring professional photographers, and working photographers looking to systematize and expand their knowledge and skills.
Course Duration: 2 semesters / 6 days (or 10 evenings) per semester.
Class Schedule: Weekday Group - 9 am to 4:30 pm, Weekend Group - 10 am to 5:30 pm.
Duration: 2 semesters, approximately 30 weeks.
Time Commitment for Digital Photography Course - 448 teaching units:
Mandatory Classes - 96 units
Image Reviews, Extra Classes - 88 units
Independent Projects, Practice, Homework - 220 units
Exam Preparation - 44 units
Time Commitment for Digital Photography and Digital Image Editing Course - 688 teaching units:
Mandatory Classes - 192 units
Image Reviews, Extra Classes - 88 units
Independent Projects, Practice, Homework - 320 units
Exam Preparation - 88 units
Course Objectives: A complete photographic education.
We cover technical knowledge and creative visual training. Photography practice is the core focus, along with imparting photographic skills. The program is rounded out with creativity training and a professional, commercial, and artistic approach to photography.
Your Benefits:
Joy of photography
Photographic excellence
Instruction by a professional and dedicated teaching team from the LIK Academy
Test cameras
A photographic network and the LIK community
Recognized photography diploma
Time Commitment: 12 mandatory sessions for each Digital Photography and Digital Image Editing course. Group/year cohort schedules are available under the "SCHEDULE" menu. The time commitment, including independent assignments and exam preparation, is estimated at approximately 20 hours per week when attending both courses simultaneously (Digital Photography and Digital Image Editing). Your actual time commitment depends on your working style. You can find the curriculum HERE.
There are no additional costs for models, makeup artists, course materials, etc. The cost of prints, photo prints, and portfolio folders is not included in the course fee. During the training, you will create a portfolio folder that remains your property.
Course Content for Digital Photography Program:
Camera Technology
Image Design
Composition
Image Analysis
Classic Portraits
Architecture Photography
Form and Color
Flash Techniques
Product and Advertising Photography
Beauty Portraiture
Character Portraiture
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Reportage and Street Photography
Cover and Fashion Photography
On-Location Portraiture
Photo Experimentation
These topics will provide a comprehensive foundation for your journey into digital photography.
The Digital Photography Program spans over two semesters and is offered at LIK Academy for Photography and Design online and in locations in Malaga and Vienna. The program starts in either February/March or September/October. In July, an intensive course is available as part of the LIK Summer Photography Academy.
The Digital Photography Program offers flexibility in scheduling, with options for weekend or weekday classes, allowing you to choose the group and corresponding attendance dates that suit you from the available schedule.
The listed class days (see Schedule) are mandatory, supplemented by optional image review sessions and free LIK Wednesday Selections. Homework assignments for practical tasks are compulsory.
The first semester establishes the foundation for a solid professional education. Learning and understanding photography is the starting point for creative work. From capturing images to sequencing and conceptual work, the program imparts perfect know-how, eliminating uncertainties and "trial and error" approaches. It's during this period that the first part of your personal portfolio is developed.
The mandatory second semester allows for more room to explore independent photographic solutions. The content of the second semester aligns with the traditional fields of photography. Of course, the program keeps pace with ongoing developments in photographic technology. The final LIK Academy for Photography and Design examination and the professional portfolio created serve as the basis for assessing your performance and awarding the photography diploma.
Prerequisites: You should be highly committed to attending classes and solving independent tasks outside of the course hours. Basic camera knowledge is required.
Objective: By the end of this program, you will have enhanced both your creative and technical photography skills. You will possess comprehensive photographic knowledge and a portfolio created during the course.
THIS PROGRAM CAN BE PERFECTLY COMBINED WITH THE MEDIA DESIGN, IMAGE EDITING, AND VIDEO PROGRAMS OFFERED BY LIK ACADEMY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN!
SEMESTER 1: (DFO for digital photography)
DFO 1: Shooting Techniques, Collecting with Camera, Outdoor Portraits, The Pillars of Digital Photography, Effective Use of Focal Length and Perspective, Capturing Motion, Playing with Focus, Lighting Atmosphere and Horizon in Landscape Photography, Frame & Moment.
DFO 2: Image Composition. School of Vision 1 (BW) – Visual Language / Visual Communication – Layers. Design Elements / Visual Means/ Categories, Composition and Form. Arranging Shapes and Structures, Learning to See, Arrange, and Utilize Leading Lines for Desired Visual Statements. Image Analysis. Depicting Emotions, Creating Expressive Photographs. Image Review.
DFO 3: Studio Flash and Studio Lighting Techniques, Light Control and Modifiers in Studio Photography, Exposure Measurement, Classic Portrait Lighting, From ID Photos to Classic Portraits, Lighting and Spatial Representation, Rembrandt and Marlene Dietrich in Photography.
DFO 4: Fundamentals of Reportage Photography & Street Photography in Practice, Off-camera Flash in Outdoor Settings, Narrative Photography 1, Practical Tips from a Press Professional. (Please bring a camera, a wide-angle and a stardard lens, and a fast lens for outdoor sessions - Note: Outdoor). Photography Regulations, Copyright Law, Right to One's Image. Permissions, Legal Aspects for Photographers explained simply.
DFO 5: Beauty Portraiture, Image Analysis. Final Semester Portfolio Review.
DFO 6: Semester Examination (Written and Practical) on the Path to Conceptual Photography.
SEMESTER 2:
DFO 7: Image Composition. School of Vision 2, Design Elements / Visual Means / Continued Exploration of Form, Color. Composition Rules, Design Rules, Fundamental Design Principles. Conscious Use of Light Effects and Moods. Plasticity and Materiality. Experimental Photography (Pinhole, Infrared, Lensbaby), Creativity Training in "Kitchen Photography." "Momentum" – The Power of the Moment.
DFO 8: Fashion Photography, Conceptualizing Fashion Photography and Trends, Editorial Work, "Joy of Photography" Shoot, Creating a LIK Student Magazine Cover, Location Shoots, Portable Lighting.
DFO 9: Professional Product Photography. Shooting According to Layout, Commercial Photography, Tabletop Photography, Light Control and Product Setup, Flash meets Lightbrush, Jewelry and Macro, Accurate Representation of Fabrics and Surfaces.
DFO 10: Architectural Photography, Bokeh Panoramas, Interior Design Sedcard, Available Light, Expert Tips on Handling Assignments, Insights from a Professional Photographer.
DFO 11: Portfolio Review, The Black and White Character Portrait, The Creative Portrait. (Please bring a camera, fast lenses, and all assignments on a USB stick)
DFO 12: Portfolio Submission, Photographic Illustration, Examination.
Duration: 2 semesters, approximately 30 weeks / 448 teaching units. The DFO program can be taken simultaneously with the Digital Image Editing program.
Mandatory Classes - 96 units
Image Discussions, Additional Instruction - 88 units
Independent Projects, Practice, Homework - 220 units
Exam Preparation - 44 units