Short Course

Flash Photography

Learn to use your external flash & Flash Photography.

INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS
DURATION & ASSESSMENT
COURSE FEE & PAYMENT TERMS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Flash Photography course is presented over four sessions and is recommended for students who have already completed an introduction course and understands how to use a Digital SLR camera in the manual mode.

Students must have an external flash to attend the course.

Learn Flash Photography to perfect your photographic skills! If you are used to work with available light only, this course is bound to open another dimension to photography!

Session 1:

The session deals with understanding how the external flash works and how to operate it.
- Using off-camera wireless flash.

Session 2:

- When to use your external flash.
- Exposure metering techniques.
- Adding flash to ambient light.
- Using flash modifiers.

Session 3:

- Practical training session.
- The practical session takes place outdoors.
- A model is photographed for a portfolio shoot on location.

Session 4:

The final session is a feedback session during which students present their work and the images are discussed.

DURATION
- 4 sessions
- +- 2 hours per classroom session
- +- 3 hours for the practical session

ASSESSMENT
- To ensure that you master the course material, you will be required to complete 3 assignments.
- Assignments are evaluated and a proficiency certificate is awarded if a pass mark of 75% is achieved.

COURSE FEE
- The course fee per person is R 2 250

PAYMENT TERMS
- The full course fee can be paid on registration, or
- A R1000 deposit can be paid on registration and the balance is payable the day before the course commences.

12 to 48 MONTHS TO PAY
- We have an option where you can apply for credit and have up to 12 and 48 months to pay.
- Course fees as well as equipment and software purchase can be included in the finance amount.
- To apply for credit please contact us.
- We regret that credit is not available for self employed individuals.
- Applicants need to be permanently employed and receive an electronic salary payment.
- Standard banking terms and conditions for credit apply.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
- Students are required to know how to use a Digital SLR camera in the manual mode.
- The course is presented in English.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE COURSE
- Any brand of Digital SLR camera with an 18-55mm lens as a minimum requirement.
- An additional lens to cover a focal range of 55-200mm will be an advantage.
- A tripod is necessary to use for creative flash modes.
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, 9 or 10, or Adobe Photoshop CS2, CS3, CS4 or CS5 is required.
- You need an external flash.

EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
- JASP is a Nikon exclusive dealer and we offer Digital SLR cameras & accessories at competitive prices.
- JASP supplies the Adobe Photoshop range of software at competitive prices. Visit our online store.
- Nikon cameras, camera accessories and Adobe Photoshop software can be bought from our online store, or visit our showroom.

Class Schedules

FULL TIME - 6 MAR 2012
PART TIME - 13 Feb 2012

MARCH 2012
SESSION	TOPIC	DAY	DATE	TIME
Session 1	Classroom Session	Tuesday	6-Mar-12	14:00 to 16:00
Session 2	Classroom Session	Monday	12-Mar-12	14:00 to 16:00
Session 3	Practical Session - Model Shoot	Monday	19-Mar-12	15:00 to 18:00
Session 4	Classroom - Feedback Session	Tuesday	27-Mar-12	14:00 to 16:00

FEBRUARY 2012
SESSION	TOPIC	DAY	DATE	TIME
Session 1	Classroom Session	Monday	13-Feb-12	18:30 to 20:30
Session 2	Classroom Session	Thursday	16-Feb-12	18:30 to 20:30
Session 3	Practical Session - Model Shoot	Saturday	18-Feb-12	07:00 to 10:00
Session 4	Classroom - Feedback Session	Wednesday	22-Feb-12	18:30 to 20:30