At a glance
Use Queensland’s stunning rainforest as a limitless canvas to practice and improve your photographic skills.
COURSE OUTCOME
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Course overview
This one-day photography workshop aims to provide photographers with an opportunity to apply and strengthen their skills in the field of nature photography.
Pierre, your enthusiastic local instructor, will take you on a 6-hour journey through our breath-taking world heritage rainforest. Following the trails of Springbrook National Park, he will guide you to stunning locations such as lookouts and waterfalls with great photo opportunities. A reasonable level of fitness is therefore required. The time spent walking is approximately 2½ hours, which will allow 3½ hours for photo taking.
At each location, Pierre will demonstrate the workflow he applies for various photography subjects. He will then provide you with technical assistance to improve your photographs. The focus will be on composition, exposure, and sharpness and how the creative control of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO will help you produce stunning photographs.
The use of a tripod and flash is highly recommended. A tripod will enable you to slow down your shutter speed to capture smooth-looking waterfall pictures.
Please note that this course is weather dependent.
View some of the teacher Pierre’s fantastic work here: https://www.instagram.com/pierrotpierrozphotography/
Prior to the start date the teacher will be in contact with the students to discuss the meeting point and to supply his contact details.
Ways to study
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Payment options
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Upfront payment
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Payment plan
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Important Information
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
- This course is suitable for anyone who has a camera and is willing to learn and improve their skills - entry level is welcome.
- A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Resources required
Along with your camera and tripod, students must bring a hat, sunglasses, water, snacks, and wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
Students must make their own way to and from Springbrook National Park.
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
How to apply
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If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways 