Level 3 Award in Horticultural & Landscape Photography
The Level 3 Award in Horticultural & Landscape Photography offered by OXQUAL develops creative and technical skills for photographing plants, gardens and outdoor landscapes. The programme covers composition, lighting, macro photography, equipment, post-processing, seasonal va...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Horticultural & Landscape Photography offered by OXQUAL develops creative and technical skills for photographing plants, gardens and outdoor landscapes. The programme covers composition, lighting, macro photography, equipment, post-processing, seasonal variation and environmentally responsible photography.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Horticultural Photography Fundamentals
- Landscape Photography Applications
- Composition and Framing
- Perspective and Visual Balance
- Rule of Thirds
- Natural and Artificial Lighting
- Golden-Hour Photography
- Shadow Management
- Macro Plant Photography
- Depth of Field
- Botanical Detail Photography
- Seasonal Landscape Photography
- Cameras and Lenses
- Tripods and Filters
- Drone-Photography Awareness
- Image Editing
- Colour Correction
- Retouching
- Sustainable Photography Practices
- Ethical Outdoor Photography
- Water-Feature Photography
- Garden and Hardscape Photography
- Portfolio Development
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Photography and Horticulture Students
- Garden Designers
- Landscapers
- Environmental Artists
- Horticulture and Environmental-Communication Professionals
- Photographers specialising in nature and landscapes
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop technical horticultural-photography skills.
- Improve composition and lighting techniques.
- Strengthen macro-photography competence.
- Improve outdoor equipment selection.
- Develop post-processing skills.
- Promote environmentally responsible photography.
- Build a professional photography portfolio.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Practical examination and portfolio submission.
- Format: Practical photography tasks, portfolio review and oral presentation.
- Total Tasks: 5 practical assignments plus 1 portfolio.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 2 weeks for assignments plus 3 weeks for portfolio submission.
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