Photography Course at St. Johns College, Cork

St. John's Photographic Studies course is designed to provide students with an introductory grounding in all aspects of photography

The FETAC Level 5 programme for the Photographic Studies course is designed to provide students with an introductory grounding in all aspects of photographic practice. Students progress through a series of workshops and lectures aimed at increasing their awareness of image making from concept to final production. Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (5 passes) or equivalent
Applicants of mature

years will be considered on their merits. Course Outline:
Digital Studio Photography
The use of digital media in studio photography
Documentary
Investigating all aspects of Photo-journalistic, Documentary photography. Darkroom Practice
Printing in black & white and colour with an emphasis on the role of print quality in visual expression. History of Photography
Developing an appreciation of the potency of the medium as a communicative tool. Computer Image Processing
Using computers in contemporary photography. Communications
Work Experience

The Second Year FETAC Level 6 programme is designed to provide an advanced understanding of the photographic medium. Students progress through a series of workshops and lectures aimed at increasing their perceptive awareness which culminates in the individuals ability to apply advanced techniques to concept thereby producing visually successful and articulate work. This educational process also prepares future photographers to eloquently express their work practice when necessary. Upon completion of the Level 6 programme students gain considerable experience by organising a professional Graduate Exhibition at a recognised city centre venue. Entry Requirements
Photographic Studies Fetac Level 5
Exceptional candidates may be considered for direct entry to the Second Year Level 6 programme
Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits

Course Outline

Directorial Photography (incorporating Critical Theory)
History of Photography
Documentary Photography
Creative Darkroom
The Art of Colour Photography
Communications
(Four of the modules taken at Level 5 will make up the equivalent of two Level 6 modules to complete the requirements to achieve a full award at this Level.) Facilities

Two darkrooms fully equipped for B/W and colour printing. College Studio with professional lighting systems. Medium & large format cameras are provided by the college. Students need to provide their own 35mm SLR’s.The department also runs a shop which sells materials to students at cost price. Progression

Graduates of the course successfully achieve entry to First and Second Year Degree programmes at Universities throughout Ireland and the UK. A number of students have won significant awards in competition, while yet others have successfully published work in magazines or have secured book publication. In previous years students have regularly progressed to colleges such as:
Dublin Institute of Photography - www.dit.ie
Dun Laoghaire IADT - www.iadt.ie
University of Ulster - www.ulster.ac.uk/
London College of Communication - www.icc.arts.ac.uk
Napier University, Edinburgh - www.napier.ac.uk
University of Wales - www.newport.ac.uk

30/05/2022

Work from 2nd Year Graduate show 2022 currently on show at the college until tomorrow Tuesday 31st at 5pm. The work will also be open to the public at The Vision Centre, North Main Street from next Friday June 3rd for two weeks.

These photographs also feature a contingent of Dutch students currently in Cork to collaborate with the photography department.

30/05/2022

The End of Year Show is open to the public all day today Monday 30th and tomorrow Tuesday 31st at the college.

THE SECOND YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW, FRAGMENTS, OPENS NEXT THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 2ND, AT THE VISION CENTRE ON NORTH MAIN STREET, AND RUNS FOR TWO WEEKS.

25/03/2022

Darkroom at Backwater | Open Call for artists

Launched in 2018, the Backwater darkroom was designed not only to meet the needs of lens-based artists at Backwater Artists Group but to also address the deficit of darkroom facilities in Cork City following the closure of other studios in recent years.

Backwater Artist Group invite submissions for users of the darkroom and associated digital production facility. Full details of the terms and conditions of associate usage are provided on our website.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 11 April.

Application Info: https://backwaterartists.ie/darkroom-open-call-2022/

21/02/2022

Yet another demonstration of the importance of this fascinating medium!

The only confirmed photograph of Vincent van Gogh. It was taken in 1873, when he was 19 years old, and working for the Goupil & Cie gallery in The Hague.

Photos from Photography Course at St. Johns College, Cork's post

14/02/2022

St. John's Central College Cork Valentine's Day Bake Sale

14/02/2022

Second Year Photography students setting up for the Valentine's Day Bake Sale this morning. By now, the table is laden with delicious confections - I can attest to the deliciousness of the product! (I'm eating something scrumptious involving Kinder Bueno in a cake right now!!!) Cake Sale runs in the canteen until 2pm ❤❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍👍

10/01/2022

Former student Izabela Szczutkowska is having her MA Show in Dublin this month. Check it out if you're in the city or use the excuse to take a trip there to enjoy the galleries.

"My MA degree group show opens in the Lab Gallery, Dublin this Wednesday 12 and will run to Saturday 22 of January.
There will not be a usual opening reception due to Covid related restrictions. The show will be opened to the public however. Please tell your friends, if you can come in please do - there is lots to see.

Big thank you to everyone who supported my work for years and to Brian Ó Cuilleanáin of ImagineArt Printing for the beautiful Baryta archival prints. Brian has been printing all of my work that is not darkroom prints for years. I can't recommend his services enough. " Izabela Szczutkowska