OUR PROGRAM WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE ENTIRE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS, COMBINING HANDS-ON SHOOTING WITH THE MAGIC OF POST-PRODUCTION. YOU'LL MASTER THE ART OF TELLING VISUAL STORIES AND LEARN THE SECRETS TO POLISHING THEM TO PERFECTION WITH ADOBE'S POWERFUL EDITING TOOLS. IT'S A PERFECT BLEND OF TECHNIQUE AND ARTISTRY.
Our expert team at the LIK Academy for Photography and Design is here to help you. Check it out now and sign up for this comprehensive course in Vienna or Competa, or Online, available in March or September!
This training is flexible, offering weekend and weekday options. You get to choose your attendance schedule based on your needs. Opt for the approach that works best for you and focus on your success.
Target Audience: Enthusiastic hobbyists, aspiring professional photographers, and working photographers looking to systematize and expand their knowledge and skills.
Course Duration: 2 semesters / 12 days (4 Hours/Day) per semester.
Class Schedule: Weekday Group - 9 am to 1 pm
Time Commitment for Digital Photography and Digital Photo Editing Course - 592 teaching units:
Mandatory Classes - 96 units
Image Reviews, Extra Classes - 88 units
Independent Projects, Practice, Homework - 320 units
Exam Preparation - 88 units
Course Objectives: A comprehensive course that provides a complete photographic education rounded out with the mastery of photo editing. This all-encompassing program is crafted to guide you through the full spectrum of the photographic process. The curriculum is designed to equip you with a potent mix of technical skills and creative insights, setting you on a path to become a versatile photographer ready to excel in the dynamic world of professional photography.
Your Benefits:
Discover the Joy of Photography: Unlock the pleasure of capturing life’s moments with skill and passion.
Achieve Photographic Excellence: With practice and guidance, you'll elevate your work to new artistic and professional heights.
Learn from the Best: Our dedicated teaching team of the LIK Academy are not just instructors, they’re active professionals who bring real-world insights to the classroom.
Build Your Network: Join the LIK community, a network of fellow photography enthusiasts and professionals who share your passion and can be valuable connections for your future.
Create Your Portfolio: Assemble a collection of your best work, showcasing your unique vision and skill set.
Earn Your Diploma: Complete the course and receive a recognized photography diploma that validates your skills and opens doors to new opportunities.
Prerequisites: You should be highly committed to attending classes and solving independent tasks outside of the course hours. Basic camera and computer knowledge is required.
Course Content for Digital Photography Program:
Camera Technology
Image Design
Composition
Image Analysis
Classic Portraits
Architecture Photography
Form and Color
Flash Techniques
Product and Advertising Photography
Beauty Portraiture
Character Portraiture
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Reportage and Street Photography
Cover and Fashion Photography
On-Location Portraiture
Photo Experimentation
Course Content for Digital Photo Editing Course:
Image Editing
Editing Workflow
Workflow Optimisation
Photo Management
RAW Development
Image Output
Automation: Presets, Actions, etc.
Color Management
Black&White Conversion
Portrait Retouching
High-End Beauty Retouching
Print Preparation
Title Cover Design
Creative Tools
Compositing
AI Tools
Editing Applications:
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Photoshop
Course Overview:
The first semester establishes the foundation for a solid professional education. Learning and understanding photography is the starting point for creative work. From capturing images to sequencing and conceptual work, the program imparts perfect know-how, eliminating uncertainties and "trial and error" approaches. It's during this period that the first part of your personal portfolio is developed.
The mandatory second semester allows for more room to explore independent photographic solutions. The content of the second semester aligns with the traditional fields of photography. Of course, the program keeps pace with ongoing developments in photographic technology. The final LIK Academy for Photography and Design examination and the professional portfolio created serve as the basis for assessing your performance and awarding the photography diploma.
Digital photography goes hand in hand with the corresponding "development" of digital files. Achieving a perfect photo involves a combination of capturing the image, performing RAW development, retouching, and ensuring correct color output. The digital photo design course covers all the essential professional processes required for high-quality photo editing. Starting with an efficient workflow using professional tools like ADOBE Bridge, Lightroom, RAW converter, and Photoshop, you will learn all the secrets of rapid and truly high-quality image enhancement.
In the second semester, the curriculum delves into specialised areas such as beauty retouching, compositing, and the design of title covers.
Full Course Description:
SEMESTER I
PE 1: Shooting Techniques, Collecting with Camera, Outdoor Portraits, The Pillars of Digital Photography, Effective Use of Focal Length and Perspective, Capturing Motion, Playing with Focus, Lighting Atmosphere and Horizon in Landscape Photography, Frame & Moment.
PE 2: Photo Management and Archiving with Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Bridge, the Professional Workflow. Library, Cataloging, Collections, Smart Collections, Adobe Sensei, etc.
PE 3: Image Composition. School of Vision 1 (BW) – Visual Language / Visual Communication – Layers. Design Elements / Visual Means/ Categories, Composition and Form. Arranging Shapes and Structures, Learning to See, Arrange, and Utilize Leading Lines for Desired Visual Statements. Image Analysis. Depicting Emotions, Creating Expressive Photographs. Image Review.
PE 4: Professional RAW Development with Adobe RAW Converter, Lightroom Classic, and Lightroom. Tools and Panels, Individual Adjustments vs Automatic Functions, Presets, Black&White Conversion, etc.
PE 5: Studio Flash and Studio Lighting Techniques, Light Control and Modifiers in Studio Photography, Exposure Measurement, Classic Portrait Lighting, From ID Photos to Classic Portraits, Lighting and Spatial Representation, Rembrandt and Marlene Dietrich in Photography.
PE 6: Professional RAW Development with Adobe RAW Converter, Lightroom Classic, and Lightroom for Advanced Users. Color Management, Partial Corrections, Filters, Print Output, etc.
PE 7: Fundamentals of Reportage Photography & Street Photography in Practice, Off-camera Flash in Outdoor Settings, Narrative Photography 1, Practical Tips from a Press Professional. (Please bring a camera, a wide-angle and a stardard lens, and a fast lens for outdoor sessions - Note: Outdoor). Photography Regulations, Copyright Law, Right to One's Image. Permissions, Legal Aspects for Photographers explained simply.
PE 8: Adobe Photoshop in Professional Use. Basic Settings, Keyboard Shortcuts, Photoshop Corrections,Layers and Adjustment layers, Filters and Layer masks, Partial Corrections, Layout and Effects, Transform
PE 9: Beauty Portraiture, Image Analysis. Final Semester Portfolio Review.
PE 10: Adobe Photoshop - The Professional Class of Image Editing. Blending modes, Dodge & Burn, Photoshop Creative, Content-aware scaling, Photoshop Black & White, Channel Mixer, Portrait Lab Mode, Gradient Mapping, Lighten and Darken, Photoshop Retouching Tools, Generative AI, etc.
PE 11: Semester Photography Examination (Written and Practical) on the Path to Conceptual Photography.
PE 12: Semester Photo Editing Examination and Practical Test
SEMESTER II
PE 13: Image Composition. School of Vision 2, Design Elements / Visual Means / Continued Exploration of Form, Color. Composition Rules, Design Rules, Fundamental Design Principles. Conscious Use of Light Effects and Moods. Plasticity and Materiality. Experimental Photography (Pinhole, Infrared, Lensbaby), Creativity Training in "Kitchen Photography." "Momentum" – The Power of the Moment.
PE 14: Adobe Photoshop. Portrait Retouching. Bodyshaping, Facial Adjustments, Glasses Retouching, Beauty Retouching, Skin Retouching, Color Correction, etc.
PE 15: Fashion Photography, Conceptualizing Fashion Photography and Trends, Editorial Work, "Joy of Photography" Shoot, Creating a LIK Student Magazine Cover, Location Shoots, Portable Lighting.
PE 16: Image Looks, Cover Design - Fashion Editorial and Photoshop Creative. Text Tools, Typography Basics, Placement, Color Grading, LUTs, Textures, etc.
PE 17: Professional Product Photography. Shooting According to Layout, Commercial Photography, Tabletop Photography, Light Control and Product Setup, Flash meets Lightbrush, Jewelry and Macro, Accurate Representation of Fabrics and Surfaces.
PE 18: Advanced Photo Editing: Selection and Masking with Selection Tools and Paths, Clipping Techniques
PE 19: Architectural Photography, Bokeh Panoramas, Interior Design Sedcard, Available Light, Expert Tips on Handling Assignments, Insights from a Professional Photographer.
PE 20: Advanced Photo Editing: Actions, Batch Processing, and Efficiency Techniques, Workflow Automation
PE 21: Portfolio Review, The Black and White Character Portrait, The Creative Portrait. (Please bring a camera, fast lenses, and all assignments on a USB stick)
PE 22: Advanced Photo Editing: Compositing – High-End Image Compositing with Photoshop, Creating Surreal Worlds
PE 23: Portfolio Submission, Photographic Illustration, Photography Examination.
PE 24: Photo Editing Examination – Theory and Practice