Introduction to Digital Photography Level 1 (Beginners)
Level 1
Part Time
15 September 2026 — 22 January 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
About this course
This course is designed to meet the needs of adult learners who have an interest in developing their photography skills. Working with a photography specialist, this course will suit anyone looking for an introduction into taking, editing and storing photographs.
What you will study
• Taking photographs with a digital camera
• Editing photographs, including composition
• Storing photographs
You will learn how to adjust the controls on a digital camera to take a range of photographs such as portraits, landscapes, still life, action, street and more.
Internal assessment (100% e-portfolio)
Course fees
Administration Fee: £15.00
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information
Start date
15 September 2026
End date
22 January 2027
Time of day
Night Time
Part Time
2 hours per week
Course code
GELL1E01
L1
Qualification
Introduction to Digital Photography
Facilities
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Career prospects & further study
56,000
The Creative industries is one of the fastest growing sectors with 56,000 people employed in Wales.
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Locations
City Centre Campus, Cardiff