Courses

OUR PROFESSIONAL COURSES

1          BASIC CERTIFICATE (BC) COURSE

DURATION: 1 Month

(i)        Photography & Photo Editing

(ii)        Videography & Video Editing

(iii)       Makeup Artistry

(iv)       Graphics Design

BC COMBINED COURSE  | DURATION: 2 months

(i)         Photography & Videography

(ii)        Photography & Makeup Artistry

(iii)       Photography & Graphics Design

(v)        Photography & Computer Application

(vi)       Makeup Artistry & Computer Application

(vii)      Graphics Design & Computer Application

2            PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE (PC) COURSE

DURATION: 3 months

(i)         Photography

(ii)        Videography

(iii)       Makeup Artistry

(iv)       Graphics Design

PC COMBINED COURSE  | DURATION: 4 months

(i)         Photography & Videography

(ii)        Photography & Makeup Artistry

(iii)       Photography & Graphics Design

(v)        Photography & Computer Application

(vi)       Makeup Artistry & Computer Application

(vii)      Graphics Design & Computer Application

2           PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA (PD) COURSE

DURATION: 6 months

(i)         Photography

(ii)        Videography

(iii)       Makeup Artistry

(iv)       Graphics Design

(v)        Photojournalism

(vi)       Photography Education

PD COMBINED COURSE  | DURATION: 8 months

(i)         Photography & Videography

(ii)        Photography & Makeup Artistry

(iii)       Photography & Graphics Design

(v)        Photography & Computer Application

(vi)       Makeup Artistry & Computer Application

(vii)      Graphics Design & Computer Application

1        PHOTOGRAPHY

Our photography course is very unique and exciting. Studying photography with us gives you that rare opportunity to explore all the areas of photography and choose the area to specialize. The course covers both the theory and practical including photo editing with the aid of digital photo editing software. While studying photography with us, we teach you the art, science and business of photography so that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to earn money in the field.

The course covers essentials areas of photography like the history, importance and areas of photography | basic principles and care of cameras | photographic lens | lighting including natural, artificial and studio lighting | elements of photography like shape, tone, pattern, composition etc | How to take better picture: portraits, group portraits, candid, children, still life, landscape etc | Care and preservation of photography | Event photography: wedding, birthdays, anniversaries etc | The business of photography: setting up, business plan, marketing etc | Photo editing with the aid of adobe photoshop |Field trip/Excursions and Exhibition

2        VIDEOGRAPHY

This course will teach you everything you need to know about videography. From capturing to editing and production. It is a course that gives you all round knowledge of still and motion pictures. The course covers Introduction to videography | Video cameras, parts and their functions | Videography terminologies | Planning and scripting | shooting techniques: basic shot types, framing rules, basic camera moves, shooting strategies | Field video taping techniques: Weddings, Funerals, Parties, Religious programmes, etc | The business of videography

3          MAKEUP ARTISTRY

Our professional makeup course is designed to provide you with a solid platform from which to build your confidence and skills as a makeup artist. You’ll learn and practice a range of core technical and creative fundamental techniques until you’re precision perfect, then look at ways in which to develop more abstract styles and looks. The course covers areas like: Introduction to cosmetology, Makeup theory: facial structure, tools of the trade, care of brushes, appearance and hygiene | Skincare analysis and preparation: types of skin, care of skin and product awareness for skincare | Eyebrow definition and grooming | facial features and application techniques: foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, powder, blush, highlighters and contouring application | Different makeup look strategy | Headgear (Gele) techniques | Corrective makeup techniques | The business of Photography and Makeup Artistry

4          GRAPHICS DESIGN

Graphics design, also known as communication design is the art and practice of planning and projecting ideas and experiences with visual and textual content. It is the process of visual communication and problem solving through the use of type, space, image and color. The form of the communication can be physical or virtual, and may include images, words or graphic forms. Common uses of graphic design include identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, newspapers and books), print advertisements, posters, billboards, website graphics and elements, signs and products packaging.

Throughout the course you will complete graphics design projects and submit them to be reviewed and evaluated. By the time you complete the program, you’ll have worked on so many designs to confidently get your started in your chosen career.

5         PHOTO JOURNALISM

Photojournalism is an exciting field that uses images to tell news story. This course teaches you the techniques and approaches specific to media photography. It is highly lucrative and offers you the opportunity of traveling around the world. You will also cover courses on photo editing, photography equipment usage and techniques for covering different types of events.

Throughout the course, you will complete a series a photo projects that will be reviewed and evaluated by your teacher, a professional photographer to help you improve. By the time you complete the program, you’ll have a portfolio of high-quality photos and the skills and know-how to succeed as a photojournalist.

6           PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION

This is one of the latest courses added to our list of courses. It is carefully planned and packaged for those interested in teaching photography at the secondary and tertiary school level. It is interesting to note that Photography is now taught as a subject in senior secondary schools in Nigeria and students sit for it in WAEC. It is taught as a trade/entrepreneurship subject. At the tertiary level, it is taught under entrepreneurship as a practical trade. Inorder to prepare those with interest in teaching, we introduced this course to full equip them with the knowledge of photography and skills needed in teaching and disseminating the knowledge of photography.

Standard Institute of Photography, Ibadan

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