[LadyStardust]

Hi there AquilaEagle. I'm just about to start my last term on the City & Guilds 6923 Level 2 Progression Award in Photography. It's one evening a week for 36 weeks and is hard work - but I've enjoyed every moment! The modules we've covered are:

1. The Principles of Photography
2. Exploring Colour Photography
3. Black and White Photography

We have had days out as a group and learnt theory, how to use the camera, lenses, about famous photographers, how light and colour works, depth of field, how to develop film etc. All those things that I had an idea about but wasn't quite sure how it all fitted together. Last weekend I cut and mounted a photograph that I'd taken for my portfolio and I can't tell you what a good feeling that is. Also, I've found new friends and it's so good to talk about your favourite hobby without the other person dropping off or glazing over after a few sentences!

I wouldn't underestimate the amount of work there is to do though. I work full time and have spent a lot of time in the evenings and on weekends doing homework - as well as getting out and about taking pictures, of course.

If you really want to learn more - and meet some like-minded people - and can commit some serious time to this every week for nearly a year, I would heartily recommend it.

By the way, there is a Digital Imaging module as well - I think it depends upon the College.

Good luck!