TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO EDITING LIKE A PRO
(A Train the Trainer Professional Class)
Do you have a passion for Photography? Are you interested in teaching? Do you want to build a career in professional photography teaching? Are you a teacher who wants to add Photography education as one of your areas of specialization? Are you a Professional Photographer who wants to teach Photography like a pro and create another stream of income for yourself? Do you want to teach Photography in Secondary Schools, Tertiary Institutions and at professional level on part time or full time basis?
The Photography industry is a multi- million dollar industry which is growing at the rate of 150% per annum with events being hosted almost daily around the world. With the introduction of Photography as an Entrepreneurship/trade subject into the secondary school curriculum in 2011 by the Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the industry has taking a whole new leap. Photography is now being taught in secondary schools and tertiary institutions. So making a career or being an entrepreneur in the Photography and photography related business is a good choice.
AT THE END OF THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
* You would be able to start and run your own photography and photography related business.
* You would be able to effectively and efficiently teach photography as a trade/entrepreneurship subject in secondary schools across Nigeria using the Federal Government approved curriculum
* You would be able to teach photography in tertiary institutions as a trade/vocational or entrepreneurship subject.
* You would be able to organize and facilitate in professional photography classes/trainings.
* You would be able to effectively cover any type of event ranging from corporate, entertainment, weddings, church etc
* You would be able to effectively use the computer and photo editing software to edit and improve the qualities of a picture
* You would be able to effectively and efficiently use professional cameras of different range and adjust their settings to suit your photo needs.
* You would be able to take advantage of all the other branches/offshoots of the industry to make money.
* You will be given an opportunity to network with various players in the industry as well as the opportunity to be mentored by industry subject matter experts.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN DURING THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
* How to effectively teach photography to amateurs in the language they will understand.
* How to make photography education very interesting to children/teenagers and young adults.
* How to use the Federal Government approved curriculum to teach the basics of photography theory and practise.
* How to use photography textbooks and log books to aid your students understanding of the subject
* How to make your students/trainees to understand the technicalities of digital camera and other photographic equipment
* How to effectively use the computer to edit, improve and retouch your pictures before printing
* How to plan photography projects/events that will help your students to properly understand the concepts of photography that you are teaching them
* How to prepare albums and photobooks and also enlarge and frame pictures
* Teaching methodology, planning lessons, writing lesson notes, using teaching aids and classroom management
* The truth you need to know about photography business, photography education and how photography business is often misconstrued
* How to start a photography business/teaching and get deals within your first 2 to 3 months
* Why you’re sitting on a gold mine and how to start profitably mining your customer profiles today.
* Easy steps that will get you positive publicity in your venture
* How to compel people/schools to use twice as much of your service as they had planned from you.
* The jealously guarded secrets of effective and efficient photography coverage.
* What you need to know about market research in photography business
* How to transform passive contacts into active contacts
* Developing a sound marketing plan for your photography business and how to get many more referrals without resorting to nagging or trickery.
* Steps involved in creating promotional campaign for your photography business
* Steps involved in producing outstanding photographs from events covered by you.
* The A-B-C formula for managing stress in covering big events
OUR FACILITATOR
* A seasoned professional in the field of photography and photography education
* An accurate subject matter expert
* Have a wide range of experience in the field of photography
* Have over five years teaching experience of photography in secondary schools and tertiary institutions
* Have ample work and training exposure
* Have a proven track record of successful milestones in the field of photography
* Is willing to be a mentor and personal adviser to the participants
VALUE ADDED SERVICE
* Learning experience delivered by industry expert
* Course materials: clear, easy-to-understand reference materials that cut across all areas of photography
* Practical case study: Which help participants to really teach and cover events
* Exercises: They are designed to help participants try out what they have learnt
* 3 months post-training coaching/mentoring programme: This help our participants to learn more and get started on their own. It might involve internships. And this programme is free of charge to all participants
* Certificate and statement of result will be issued at the end of the training to qualified participants
* Employment opportunity for the best participant.
Duration: 12 weeks of intensive academic and practical work
Mode of Training: Full time: Mon – Wed (10 – 4 pm) Part time: Sat (10 – 6pm)
Training starts: May – July 2017
For more information:
STANDARD INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Ibadan: 18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463
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