Digital Photography Project

Explore how you can communicate concepts, ideas, and mood through your photographic images.  

Focusing on a personal theme or subject, you will be supported through a practice-led research project to create a series of photographic works for an exhibition, themed photo book, or personal professional portfolio.

You will be taught in specialist art and design studios and through practical demonstrations, one-to-one tuition, group discussions and critiques. This course will feature field trips to locations in or around Edinburgh (your teacher will confirm the itinerary in class).

You will require access to a device with an internet connection.  

Learners are responsible for purchasing their own materials. You may be required to bring some materials to your first, and subsequent classes. Learn more about the materials required for this course here. Please do not purchase any materials until your course is confirmed to run. 

Learning in this course is hands-on, and your skills will develop through practice, discovery, and engagement with materials and techniques.  

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:  

• Demonstrate visual research, reflective and contextual awareness skills though a photography logbook;
• Plan and realise a personal photography project, applying creative control over digital camera settings and effectively using digital imaging software;
• Communicate ideas visually through concept-driven photography, combined with research, project planning, and presentation skills, valuable in creative, marketing, and communication-based fields. 

Ideal for those who have completed our Introduction to Digital Photography course, or those with prior knowledge.

Learners who enjoy creating things may find this course particularly rewarding. A willingness to experiment and express ideas is encouraged.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.  

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s accessible and inclusive learning policy. 

Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services who will signpost appropriate local sources of support. 

The course is suitable for those who have completed our Introduction to Digital Photography course or those with some prior experience. This course welcomes those with a vivid imagination and enthusiasm for creative exploration. This hands-on course requires no formal background in art or design.

Learners are responsible for purchasing their own materials. You may be required to bring some materials to your first, and subsequent classes. Learn more about the materials required for this course here. Please do not purchase any materials until your course is confirmed to run. There is no recommended reading with this course; however, your course teacher will guide you to relevant sources.

Reading, listening and communication skills are essential. You must be comfortable learning in English. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website, to access the learning materials.

Please note that the course booking deadline is 8 days before the course start date.