Test 2526 course

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">About this event</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Discover the Art of Photography with Larisa Dizdar</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">In an age where snapping a photo takes just a second, have you ever felt the urge to slow down and truly refine your image-making skills? What if your passion for photography could grow into something more - maybe even a career?</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Join professional photographer Larisa Dizdar for a 5-week course designed to deepen your understanding of visual storytelling. Whether you&#039;re a complete beginner or looking to take that next step toward becoming a professional, this course offers the space and guidance to develop your unique photographic voice.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We’re offering <strong>10 fully funded places</strong>, thanks to support from the Greater London Authority (GLA). Eligibility criteria apply - don’t miss your chance!</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Larisa, a seasoned visual artist and accomplished commercial photographer, will guide you through photography’s rich history - from its earliest days to the modern world of smartphones and citizen journalism. Along the way, she’ll share her expert knowledge of both creative and technical aspects of photography, helping you sharpen your skills and grow your confidence.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">The course consists of five 2-hour sessions and will take place at libraries within the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You will be working in the studio environment as much as going to work on a location projects which will be set up in advance. *Please note: Change of program (indoor or outdoor session) depends on the weather conditions.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">IMPORTANT INFORMATION:</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You can sign up to the whole course only. Please book only if you can attend all five sessions (!)</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">The spaces on this course are funded by GLA. We have only <strong>10 free spaces</strong> on this course, so book early, but please first check that you are eligible (!)</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE:</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Session 1</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">: <strong>Introductions</strong>. We&#039;ll start with working out the levels of photographic knowledge we have as a group, and talk about individual interests and goals for attending the course. There will be presentations on the various genres and role of social media in the 21st century. Basic technical introduction to set us all ready for the course. Students to bring cameras or mobile phones they will be using for the next five weeks.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Session 2</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">: <strong>Photographing Cityscapes</strong> - London has an iconic skyline and Portobello market and Notting Hill with it’s local architecture presents stimulating visual backdrop, so photographing a cityscape can be a great way to create interesting compositions. A good cityscape shot requires a bit of preparation, equipment knowledge and location scouting. In this beginner’s session, Larisa will detail the decisions you need to make in order to take better photos of cityscapes.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Session 3</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">: <strong>Still Life Photography</strong> - Still life photography has historically been done in classic photo studios or fine arts classrooms. But cameras are changing, and so is still life photography. This session will give the basics and give you tips on how to create stunning compositions.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Session 4:</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"> <strong>Portrait Photography</strong> - Covering creative and technical aspects of photographic portraiture, hints and tips about using effective lighting, backdrops, and poses and getting the best portrait possible.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Session 5:</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"> <strong>Close-Up Photography </strong>– Our last session will be dedicated to wrap up of what you have learned, any questions will be welcome; also I will give an insights into this method of tightly cropping shots that show a subject (or object) up close and with significantly more detail than the human eye usually perceives.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>As well as having an interest in the course subject, learners must be aged 19+ on 31 August 2024 with the right to live in the UK and resident in London, with priority to given to RBKC residents</p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You are allowed only ONE of these free courses in one academic year.</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Final assessment of everything that was learned during the course. Q&A to support the group in working through any unresolved issues about their personal project</span></span></p>

<p>Progressing into accredited provision for entry levels - for example at Morley College - one of the Short Courses in Digital Media, Design and Photography</p>

<p>Cameras are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own</p>