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Advertising photography and visual communication course (in person) - free

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Advertising photography and visual communication course (in person) - free In-person training Free Formattemp

"Nuove Frontiere Lavoro", in collaboration with the training organization "Idee Insieme" and thanks to the "Formatemp" fund, publishes a course in "Advertising Photography and Visual Communication" in Naples.

The general contents of the training project are oriented towards understanding the conceptual dynamics behind the creation of images used for advertising communication and towards knowledge of the advanced rules of professional photography, allowing students to carry out an advertising photography project from the embryonic stage to the printed version.

Advertising photographers are generally employed within large corporations, advertising agencies, or graphic design studios. They must have expertise in photographic techniques and a knowledge of the visual arts, as well as an innate creative spirit.

The specific contents of the training program are those related to the ability to: synthesize an emotion, a concept, a reasoning in the form of an image, graphic, or illustration ; to find and select material; to set up and manage a photographic set; and to develop an image up to the realization of the advertising project.

OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course the student will be able to:

  • To convey an emotion, a concept, a reasoning in the form of an image, graphic or illustration.
  • Apply the fundamental techniques of advertising photography and photographic development;
  • Set up and manage a photographic set;
  • Create an advertising image.

Specifically, students will have acquired the ability to:

  • decode the intrinsic messages that underlie visual communication.
  • filming people and environments;
  • realize still life of products to be marketed;
  • create product images for e-commerce;
  • plan an advertising campaign, create its images, identify the claim
  • quickly post-produce the images you create;
  • prepare files for successful printing;
  • know the regulations for the protection of privacy and copyright of images;
  • identify the right compensation for the work performed;
  • analyze and identify the strengths of an advertising image;
  • convey the advertising message unambiguously to the identified target.

FUNDING BODY: Formatemp

PROMOTING BODY: New Frontiers Work spa

IMPLEMENTING BODY: Idee Insieme soc.coop.soc.

COST: the course is free ( funded by Formatemp);

DURATION: 152 HOURS from 20 FEBRUARY to 19 APRIL 2024 – 38 days of 4 hours in the CLASSROOM in NAPLES.

CERTIFICATE: of attendance (minimum 70% of total hours including attendance at mandatory lessons);

CLASSROOM LESSONS: Monday to Friday from 09.30 am to 13.30 pm;

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: The course is aimed at temporary work candidates (both unemployed and out of work) registered and selected by the Employment Agency;

- for foreigners, knowledge of the Italian language and grammar, even if NOT certified;
- it is not required no specific knowledge in the photographic field;
- it is not required owning a reflex camera (Photographic equipment will be made available to students by the implementing body);
- is required a basic knowledge of general PC use.

SELECTION METHOD: Access to the course will take place through several preliminary steps:
- Correct submission of the required documentation;
- Analysis of the CV submitted;
- Motivational and skills evaluation interview to be carried out upon entry BY PHONE;

SELECTIONS: Those who have applied and correctly sent the documentation by 02/14/2024 will be contacted by telephone on 02/15/2024 (by 6:00 pm) to verify their availability;

REGISTRATION: Those selected will be contacted by email and telephone (by 02:18.00 PM on February 16, 2024) to attend the first day of the course on February 20, 2024, at 02:09.30 AM at the headquarters in Via Santa Brigida 51 – Naples.

INFORMATION: For any further information, call IDEEINSIEME at 081.19335800

Course modules

1.1

Images and visual arts, photography

  • Notes on the history of photography
  • Photographic genres
  • The camera (elements and operation)
  • Lens characteristics (fixed, zoom, wide angle, telephoto)
  • The shutter, the shutter speeds
  • ISO and digital noise
  • The exposure
  • Exposure measurement methods
  • Depth of field
  • White balance
  • Full-frame and APS-C sensors
  • Photographic composition
  • Lighting in the studio
  • The various types of saving depending on the file destination
  • Legislation on photography
  • Notes on the press
  • Compensation Evaluation

EXERCISES AND SIMULATIONS

Using the theoretical rules learned, participants will have to demonstrate in the virtual classroom that they understand and comprehend:

  • MACHINE SETTING: using the “manual” mode will allow students to set the right settings for each type of brightness and scene;
  • CHOOSING THE CORRECT LENS: depending on the scene, you will acquire the ability to identify the right lens for taking the shot;
  • EXPOSURE: by using the internal and possibly external exposure meter, students will therefore be able to avoid underexposure and overexposure;
  • FOCUSING: Choosing between manual focus or autofocus will allow you to learn how to always get sharp subjects.
  • TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS: Once students have learned the basic techniques, they will independently take original photographs outside of class hours, which will be analyzed in the next module.
- FINAL EVALUATION Test

2.2

Image development, finalization of the advertising project

  • Verification and analysis of photographs taken by students;
  • Development of the photographic project and drafting of a storyboard in order to define the communication objectives;
  • Image processing before and after the advent of digital;
  • Differences between Raw and JPEG files. The digital negative: from the "raw" file to the image ready for processing in Photoshop;
  • Exercise in developing Raw files;
  • Getting Started with Photoshop. Managing the Interface;
  • Adobe Photoshop CC tool basics. Image adjustments;
  • The tools for correcting imperfections;
  • The various selection tools. The various techniques starting from pre-production;
  • Color to Black and White Conversion Methodology;
  • Final exercise. Clarifications on the post-producer's role;
- FINAL EVALUATION Test

3.3

Rights and duties of temporary workers

Rights and Duties of Temporary Workers

4.4

Health and safety in the workplace

Health and Safety in the Workplace