Photography - Digital - SLR Digital Cameras
This course is suitable for individuals who are familiar with the basic operation of a SLR digital camera and cameras with SLR capabilities e.g. mirrorless cameras. It will offer a broad and comprehensive overview to the theory and practice of digital photographic production. It will provide the learner with critical and academic skills who may wish to pursue further education or employment within the digital photography field.
| 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 Digital camera is an requirement for this programme.
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 is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
Course Description
• Skills - acquire skills in many aspects of digital photography capture with emphasis on 35mm SLR cameras, lenses and accessories
• Software - develop skills in photo manipulation using Adobe Photoshop and photo presentation software
• Photo-shoots - emphasis on themes relevant to the awarding certificate
• Portfolio - Build a portfolio of photographs for submission to QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Photography Techniques
5N1270 Digital Photography
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344