Which Camera, Which Course?
Sydney Community College’s Photography Program is divided into 2 areas: SLR Cameras (Film or Digital) and Compact Cameras (Manual or Automatic).
Once you know what type of camera you have you need to know which courses are designed for you camera. If in doubt about which camera you have, please contact Lisa Zanderigo on 8752 7521.
Please click here to find out what camera you are using and what type of course suits your camera.
Camera Hire
The college has a limited number of Canon FILM SLR cameras with 28–80 lens and bag for hire at just $59 per term. You keep the camera for the duration of your course and are responsible for any loss or damage.
Arrange hire in person at the College Office or call Customer Service on 8752 7555. The camera may only be collected one week before the commencement of your course.
A credit card deposit of $350 is required which is refunded when the camera is returned. The camera must be returned within one week of the completion of the course.
Please call and check with the College before you enrol to ensure there is a camera available, as they go very quickly!
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Camera Skills
Are you ready to move from autopilot to total control? This Course teaches you how to use your Film or Digital SLR camera manually, with skill and confidence. Using a mix of technical theory, practical assignments, looking at Photographer’s work and feedback from your tutor and fellow students, by the end of this course you will understand the manual functions of your camera and how to apply… [More]
There are no classes currently available for this course.
the waiting list.
- Homebush Bay
- Tania Browitt
- $259.00 (inc GST )
Sydney Olympic Park – Bennelong Pond Education Centre. Please click on “location” below and then scroll to the bottom of the page and open the PDF file which contains a detailed list of instructions.
- Sydney
- Yve Lavine
- $259.00 (inc GST )
UEC is located on Level 11, 222 Pitt Street. It is located on the top 3 floors of a modern building which is located right in the centre of Sydney city and across the road from the famous Hilton Hotel.
- Sydney
- Tamara Graham
- $259.00 (inc GST )
UEC is located on Level 11, 222 Pitt Street. It is located on the top 3 floors of a modern building which is located right in the centre of Sydney city and across the road from the famous Hilton Hotel.
- Rozelle
- Jenny Templin
- $259.00 (inc GST )
Design & Technology Ctr, cnr Gordon St & Victoria Rd, Rozelle. If driving, no left turn into Gordon St, so turn left into Lilyfield Rd, then first right into Gordon St.
- Leichhardt
- Jenny Templin
- $259.00 (inc GST )
Leichhardt Campus, Sydney Secondary College (formerly Leichhardt High School) is located on the corner of Balmain Road and Moore Street West. Pedestrian entrance is on Balmain Rd near Annesley St intersection. Limited parking is available in the school car park, which is accessible from Derbyshire Rd (west of Balmain Rd). Drivers can also park in Annesley St or Hill St (east of Balmain Rd).
- Surry Hills
- Thilo Pulch
- $259.00 (inc GST )
Cleveland St English High, corner Cleveland and Chalmers Sts, Surry Hills (5 min walk from Devonshire St exit of Central Station). Enter from Chalmers St. (click on venue below for directions).
- Sydney
- Tamara Graham
- $259.00 (inc GST )
UEC is located on Level 11, 222 Pitt Street. It is located on the top 3 floors of a modern building which is located right in the centre of Sydney city and across the road from the famous Hilton Hotel.
- Surry Hills
- Thilo Pulch
- $259.00 (inc GST )
Cleveland St English High, corner Cleveland and Chalmers Sts, Surry Hills (5 min walk from Devonshire St exit of Central Station). Enter from Chalmers St. (click on venue below for directions).
Creative Skills
Learn how to take more creative, dynamic photos and see with new eyes. This course covers the fundamentals of Light and Composition, and explores the creative opportunities available. This is a great course for those wishing to build on their basic SLR camera skills. Using a mix of creative techniques, practical assignments and feedback from your tutor and fellow students, by the end of this course… [More]
There are no classes currently available for this course.
Photography Mentoring
Already taken a few photography courses and looking for support and mentoring to develop a project or your own work, with feedback from a tutor and other students? This is a course for intermediate level photographers who know how to use their SLR cameras and have done the equivalent of both Camera Skills and Creative Skills. This course is designed to provide an environment to assist students in… [More]
There are no classes currently available for this course.
Photography Talks
Join us for a talk given by two professional photographers. Hear their thoughts about Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from an insider’s perspective and examine their styles and approach to their work. The talks will be conducted by the following photographers: Marco Bok – one of Sydney’s great documentary street photographers in the true sense, Marco is seldom seen… [More]
There is one class available for this course.
- Sydney
- Marco Bok Fiona Morris
- $20.00 (inc GST )
Compact Camera Basics
Units from Certificate II in Information Technology ICA20105
Learn how to operate a Compact Digital Camera, use digital photo software, download and manipulate images and create (web) albums. This is an accredited course for beginners using automatic or manual Compact Cameras. If you have a Compact Digital Camera (manual or automatic), and want to understand all it’s functions and settings, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to… [More]
There are no classes currently available for this course.
Digital Darkroom
This course will introduce the features of Adobe CS4 Bridge, Camera Raw and Photoshop for photographers. This is a digital equivalent of the old film darkroom courses. Learn how to set up a good workflow from downloading and filing RAW and JPEG images from the SLR camera, to processing and enhancing them for Web or Print. This is an introductory course designed to teach you how to process your images… [More]
There are no classes currently available for this course.
Lighting for Photography
Photography is all about light. Light is what imbues an image with mood, emotion, depth and texture. Learn the basics of natural and artificial light, on-camera and studio flash in this practical, hands on course with a working professional photographer. Manual SLR skills required. Light is fundamental to photography. It defines form and texture, sets mood and can make or break a composition. The… [More]
There are no classes currently available for this course.
Photojournalism
A photograph can convey far more than words. Photojournalism is one of the most interesting, challenging and rewarding of all the photographic disciplines. Learn how to approach a subject and where to get your work published. Includes a weekly practical Photo Assignment for an Independent Newspaper. Manual SLR skills required. This course will give you a chance to get a feel for the process of… [More]
There are no classes currently available for this course.
Portraiture
The art of great portraiture is to bring together planning, lighting, composition and an empathy with the subject, to communicate the essence of the person. This course explores in depth the techniques and aesthetics of photographing people. Manual SLR skills required. Designed to foster an appreciation of what makes a successful portrait, this course teaches you about ‘location’ portraiture. By… [More]
There are no classes currently available for this course.
Shooting Skills
Join a professional photographer on 4 location shoots providing practical insight as you explore the challenges and creative options of shooting architecture, landscape, portraiture and nightscapes. Manual SLR Skills required. Designed to broaden your awareness and vision by observing the work of leading photographers, this is a practical course for those who need inspiration and a taste of the… [More]
There are no classes currently available for this course.
