PHOTOGRAPHY

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

Art & Design | Creative Dept.

WHY EXCELLENCE
TRAINING CENTRE ?

What makes us outstands among others are due to these top factors:

• Most exceptional training provider in Qatar for Creative Arts Programme,

Management Course, Media Communication, Business and Marketing
training with over 2500+ successful students

• Specializes in a wide range of creative training, management sessions,

business and marketing programmes

• Programmes are 100% industry-based that enable students to jump-start

a career in the creative industry and pass certain certifications

• With UK international accreditations

• Highly experienced trainers both in the field and in delivering training

• Guaranteed students’ transformation from 0 levels to certified professionals

• Students develop a professional portfolio, build a strong background of the

course and gain professional skills in line with international standards that
persuades any hiring manager or potential client

• 80% of our passed students excelled in higher studies, passed certain

certifications, landed a job, and became successful freelancers in no time.

• With 90% satisfaction rate from students

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OVERVIEW
It is high time to develop your passion in photography, knowing it is the
most popular and in uential visual medium the world has ever known. This
course will help you master the core photographic skills and build your
confidence in taking shots.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the student will be able to gain knowledge in
camera controls, master the core fundamentals of photography and
apply them in portfolio building.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Fashion and
• Stock • Freelance
Wedding
Photographer Photographer
Photographer
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APPROACH
Students should get hands-on experience to get the best out
of the course. For this reason, students shall be involved in:

Lectures
This course is delivered in one and a half months with two
lectures per week. Each lecture spans for three consecutive
hours. Lectures shall be dedicated in addressing students’ concerns
and clari cations to ensure full understanding of the lessons.

Labs
Following a set of lectures, Lab practices are given in order to
ensure that complete understanding of each lesson is delivered
and applied by the students. Students are assigned hands-on
practical training sessions which involve covering outdoor
events and eld trips.

Engagement
Student’s participation in lectures, discussions, and group activities is
encouraged in this course. This develops the students’
con dence, communication skills, and teamwork.

Engagement

15% Attendance
Labs
30%
55%

Duration:
1.5 Months
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COURSE STRUCTURE

OVERVIEW COURSE
This course is designed for MATERIALS
students who come from a non The instructor will provide and share
technical background and has no relevant references, study materials,
further experience in the eld of and lecture presentations to the
photography. This course covers students via email or other online
the basic to intermediate platforms if requested.
knowledge required in becoming a
professional photographer and
serves as an excellent foundation
for more advanced courses.

CERTIFICATION
Upon succesful completion students will receive a “Professional Certi cate in
Photography” from Excellence Training Centre which is accredited by BIPP.

ADDITIONAL QUALICATIONS
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP FROM LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN LICENTIATE MEMBERSHIP
PHOTOGRAPHY FROM

UPON REGISTRATION UK

FREE £150 £225

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COURSE
SYLLABUS
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SESSION - 1 SESSION - 6
• What is Photography • How much light is enough
• Camera Types • How the light meter work
• Stops of light
• How the light meter works in aperture value mode
SESSION - 2 • How the light meter works in time value mode
• How the light meter deals with the light and dark tones
• Demystifying Camera Function
• Resolving exposure issues with exposure compensation
• How the camera see vs
human vision
• Lens Types
SESSION - 7
• Fully Manual Mode
SESSION - 3 • What is manual mode
• Capturing the Light • Relationship of shutter speeds
• How the camera works • Relationship of apertures
• Exposure • Process of shooting in manual mode
• Light metering in manual mode
• Adjusting shutter speeds and apertures
SESSION - 4 in manual mode ISO

• Motion and Depth

• Controlling Motion SESSION - 8
• Controlling depth of field
Indoor Practicum:
• The Color of Light
• Why learn about white balance
SESSION - 5 • Color temperature
• Composition • Different types of light
• Camera vs Human vision
• Exploring the scene/subject
• Compositional Techniques
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SESSION - 9
Indoor Practicum:
• Auto white balance
• White balance pre-sets
• Manual white balance
• Focus point selection
• Focusing modes

SESSION - 10
• Lighting Workshop using strobe lights (Portrait Photography)

SESSION - 11
• Lighting Workshop using strobe lights (Product Photography)

SESSION - 12
• The Digital Image
• Why learn about image size
• The Pixel Resolution
• File Formats What is Adobe Lightroom
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SESSION - 13

Portfolio Development

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Student should submit the required Assignment within 30 days from the last day
of the class for Assessment .
2. Upon passing the Assessment, Excellence Training Center will issue the Certificate
of Successful Completion within 14 days
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5 KEY BENEFITS OF
CHOOSING PHOTOGRAPHY
AS A CAREER IN QATAR
1. Thriving businesses in Qatar will continue to require commercial
photographers to elevate and market their services. Good photos
attract possible clients.
2. Photographers are part of the production team and can work for
newspapers, journals, magazines and television.
3. Qatar is a multicultural country, photographers who specializes in fashion
and wedding photography could land a good job opportunity.
4. Photographers can be a good mentor by pursuing teaching in different
schools, universities and training centre.
5. This is mostly project- based job which means you will have a variety of
work and manageble time in this profession.

3 KEY BENEFITS OF
CHOOSING PHOTOGRAPHY
AS A SECOND CAREER
1. Photography develops artistic skills in seeing things differently which can be
useful for other professionals such as graphic designers, animators,
filmmakers, and other creative related professions.
2. Photographers communicate with people thru images. In this digital age,
visual communication is essential if you wish to start your own business.
3. While not all photographers work independently, many do. Working as a
freelancer or selling prints requires you to be your own business manager.
You must handle everything from marketing to payroll, and you must know
how to speak with potential clients or customers.
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