Course Overview
This course is free if you meet the eligibility criteria, for full details click here: https://www.ucscollegegroup.ac.uk/policies-and-reporting/adult-course-fees/.
This course is designed for adult learners who want to step out of “automatic mode” and take full creative control of their photography. You’ll gain confidence with the core technical skills—aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and essential editing—so your camera becomes a tool for intention rather than guesswork.
Alongside the technical foundations, you’ll explore the artistic side of image-making through light, composition, mood, and visual storytelling. Each session offers hands-on practice, guided experimentation, and supportive feedback to help you develop your own photographic style.
By the final session, you’ll create and present a personal mini-portfolio that showcases your growth. You’ll also take part in an exciting creative challenge, giving you the chance to apply your new skills and produce images you’re proud of.
Assessment Methods
Whilst there is no formal assessment, class discussions will take place and feedback will be provided throughout the course.
Progression Options
Strode College & UCS College Group offer a wide variety of hobby courses for adults, many of which within the Creative Arts industry. Please visit our Course Finder for more information.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
