Photography Course

[cesoon]

Has anyone taken the cert in basic photography with nafa? Is it good?

 

[G-man]

Yes it's good, the lecturers are knowledgeable and you will have a good hands-on feel of both film & digital photography, including darkroom techniques.

Be prepared to work hard though, it's not a learn everything in one lesson kind of course. You're expected to attend classes from 7-10pm, twice a week for 20 weeks. You're also expected to do your own homework (shoot pics in your spare time).

 

[cesoon]

Yes it's good, the lecturers are knowledgeable and you will have a good hands-on feel of both film & digital photography, including darkroom techniques.

Be prepared to work hard though, it's not a learn everything in one lesson kind of course. You're expected to attend classes from 7-10pm, twice a week for 20 weeks. You're also expected to do your own homework (shoot pics in your spare time).

Thanks for sharing.In this digital era, is darkroom techniques still useful?

 

[G-man]

Thanks for sharing.In this digital era, is darkroom techniques still useful?

I find it useful. It gives you a good understanding of techniques, contrast, tone and saturation, which will help you in digital as well, since many things from Photoshop come from the darkroom, eg masking, dodging, burning etc.

 

[cesoon]

I find it useful. It gives you a good understanding of techniques, contrast, tone and saturation, which will help you in digital as well, since many things from Photoshop come from the darkroom, eg masking, dodging, burning etc.

I see. I couldn't find much info no Nafa website. Does the course include studio photography?

 

[NormanTan]

how do i register for the nafa photography course?:bigeyes:

 

[G-man]

Got studio, portrait and product but those are intro sections lah, only around 3-4 weeks each +/- and once a week for portrait and studio only.

I find the instructors are knowledgeable and definitely you will learn something useful from them.

 

[Deming86]

Wow.. Course Fee of $1200 (http://www.nafa.edu.sg/in_courses/parttime/2008/sva/basicphoto.htm) for one semester. Hmm..

 

[Andy Tay]

Wow.. Course Fee of $1200 (http://www.nafa.edu.sg/in_courses/parttime/2008/sva/basicphoto.htm) for one semester. Hmm..

$1200, not bad bah. If below quote is true.
7pm-10pm = 3 hrs
(3hrs X 2/wk) X 20 wks = 120hrs
1hr = $10 (less than primary sch tuition fees ;P)

There are many reputable photography clubs and societies offering courses too. Like PSS and ahemm... SAFRA Photographic Club etc =P
I could be biased thou.

Yes it's good, the lecturers are knowledgeable and you will have a good hands-on feel of both film & digital photography, including darkroom techniques.

Be prepared to work hard though, it's not a learn everything in one lesson kind of course. You're expected to attend classes from 7-10pm, twice a week for 20 weeks. You're also expected to do your own homework (shoot pics in your spare time).

 

[cesoon]

The course is already full. Sigh.... :

 

[Deming86]

Hmm.. How would the certification help in Singapore's context? When applying for photojournalistic jobs?

 

[ZeroDivine]

I think ur work and portfolio matter more than the certificate

 

[G-man]

If I am going to hire a creative person (photographer, designer, copywriter, artist etc), I won't even look at the certification first. I would look at his/her portfolio. Don't get too hung up on certs. Certs are merely proof that you have completed a fixed course and have demonstrated an ability to understand the fundamentals of the course. Almost anyone can complete a course.