Course title:  Advanced Course in Technical Photography & Digital Arts

Slug:  advanced-technical-photography-digital-arts

Duration:  6 months (AQF Level 2)

Mode:  Weekly studio session (3.5 hours) + online modules + assignment bank submissions

Volume of learning:  240 hours (indicative) — 180 practical + 40 online + 20 assessment/portfolio hours

Intake:  Rolling / Start dates listed on Events page

Price:  LKR [insert price] / Payment plans available

Short summary (hero text):

A hands-on 6-month course that moves you from technical competence to employable creative. Learn camera systems, lighting, studio workflow, advanced digital editing, and commercial practices — then build a marketable portfolio and connect with employers.

Learning objectives & outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

•Operate DSLR/Mirrorless cameras confidently in manual mode for studio and location shoots.

•Use artificial and natural lighting to shape mood and product images.

•Produce a professional portfolio of 10–12 publishable images and multimedia assets.

•Edit using industry standard software and prepare deliverables for print/web.

•Pitch services, price work, and manage a freelance workflow.

Course structure — Modules (6 core modules + capstone)

1.Fundamentals of Camera Operation (Exposure, lenses, autofocus, file formats) — Learning outcomes + assessment: practical shoot.

2.Lighting & Studio Techniques (flash, modifiers, continuous light, light shaping) — assessment: studio portrait shoot.

3.Composition & Visual Storytelling (narrative, framing, sequencing) — assessment: photo series.

4.Technical Retouching & Workflow (RAW processing, advanced retouch, color management) — assessment: before/after package.

5.Commercial Photography (product, fashion basics, client briefs, licensing) — assessment: mock client brief.

6.Business of Photography & Marketplace (pricing, contracts, IP, marketplace listing) — assessment: create marketplace product listing.

Capstone / Portfolio Project — produce a client-ready portfolio + oral pitch and submit to Assignment Bank.

Assessment & Certification

•Continuous practical assessments and a final portfolio review.

•Certification: CPKC Certificate of Completion (AQF Level 2 aligned).

•Passing criteria: submission of capstone portfolio + attendance min 75% + competency assessments.

Student privileges

•Access to Assignment Bank & curated job listings.

•One-on-one portfolio review with industry mentor.

•Discounted marketplace fees for graduates (e.g., 5% platform fee for first 12 months).

How to apply

•Online application form → portfolio sample (3 images) → short interview/skills check → enrolment.