Photography Techniques - Digital & Film Cameras
This course is suitable for individuals who are familiar with the basic operation of an SLR camera and compact cameras with SLR features. The learner will develop skills and techniques used by professional photographers.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 weeks. Wednesday 18.45 - 21.45.
Entry Requirements
Owning a SLR or a compact camera with SLR features is a requirement for this course
*Broad module covering all aspects of Photography Techniques
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €200. Materials Fee: €40.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.
Course Description:
• Practicals: photo shoots on location, in the studio and relevant to the award certificate
• Cameras: Main features of a digital/ film SLR and professional compact camera
• Camera accessories: lenses, flash, tripods, storage cards, power supplies
• Studio: overview of studio lighting
• Digital: post photo shoot production software and printers
• Techniques: taking photographs, lenses, flash techniques and studio flash accessories
• Darkroom: introduction to B/W printing using C41 B/W film
• Portfolio: Build a portfolio of photographs for submission to QQI L5 certificate in Photography Techniques
* Broad module covering all aspects of Photography Techniques
5N1538 Photographic Techniques
Accreditation: QQI LEVEL 5 Minor Award in Photographic Techniques 5N1538.
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344