Learn everything you can get out of your camera, until you achieve an efficiency that makes it practically a part of your person, with fast reactions and professional thinking"

Photographic Technique is the point from which every photographer or photojournalist who wants to pursue a professional future in this field starts. This is why it is so important to know the most theoretical part of this profession, which, in reality, is actually very practical. 

In order to create images that match reality or what the photographer or photojournalist wants to portray, it is necessary for the professional to have perfect knowledge of the equipment in their hands. A good photograph is often the result of a situation that lasts only a thousandth of a second. The person behind the camera must be prepared to shoot at any time without having to stop and think about how their device works. That is one of the main objectives of this module: that the photographer or photojournalist feels that the camera is almost part of themselves and knows all its components inside out.

The same applies to the technical concepts that make up the photographic development of an image. When a photographer or photojournalist begins to take their first steps in this field, it is normal to have doubts about aspects such as the use of the histogram or white balance, or not knowing how to measure light correctly. This module covers all the concepts that a professional photographer must know in depth to be able to shoot quality images.  

Knowing how to use a camera both in its physical and in its technical settings is the essential basis that every photographer or photojournalist needs in order to progress successfully as a professional. 

This module also covers some of the photographic material that a professional may need to develop their career in this sector.

For a photograph to make a lasting impact it must be technically perfect. Secondly, the photographer or photojournalist must know how to analyze the situation being photographed and know from where, and in what way, it is best to capture what is happening in order to provoke a reaction in the viewer or at the very least grab their attention.

The rules and laws of composition are a key point of this module, since they are the basis from which the professional creates images that make an impact on the viewer. It will also cover how to use light for the benefit of a perfect image, as well as how to play with contrast and balance so that the photograph does not go unnoticed.

Finally, this module focuses on a more abstract aspect, but one that is equally as important in photography, which is the way to transmit an idea thanks to the symbology and psychology behind it. The use of perspective, points of view and color, or lack thereof, in creating perfect photographs will be discussed.

In order to establish and visualize all these concepts and to be able to apply them to real situations, we will study real cases featuring all the above and what they intend to communicate, as well as their successes and mistakes.

The work of the photojournalists is ofentimes extremely diverse. Although a large part of their activity is done outdoors, capturing graphic evidence of newsworthy events, it is also important that they know and master the photography studio and all the equipment and accessories found in it. 

Presenting the protagonist in an interview, exhibiting the product to be studied in a reportage, or producing photographs for the editorial of a publication are just some of the examples of cases when studio work becomes essential. 

Photography studios have changed significantly over recent years, especially with regard to the technology used in them. Some turning points have been the change from analog to digital photography or the replacement of traditional lighting with LED lighting. 

In this module, you will study the theoretical and practical fundamentals necessary when working in a photography studio, starting with the creation of your own studio, followed by how to use the essential tools, and the staging of lighting techniques with continuous light and light with additional flash. Finally, a review will be made of some of the most commonly used software tools which can ease the photographer's daily tasks considerably. 

In another section, the keys to digital development will be investigated, alongside the main software tools needed to produce a professional product. In order to advance with your professional development, you will follow a meticulously planned structure that will start with your own personal development as a photographer and how this can be adapted to the journalistic profession. 

This will be followed by a linear explanation of the most appropriate process for effective development in terms of both time and quality. For this reason, we will include an introduction to Adobe Bridge  as a file organization software. You will learn about its main functions and the possibilities it opens up when combined with other programs such as Photoshop or Lightroom. 

Adobe Photoshop will become essential, as it is the software par excellence for developing, editing and retouching photographs. These three pillars will be studied in a segmented and organized way according to the needs of the professional when carrying out any modification for editorial or design purposes in a photograph. The program will be introduced, its highlights and interface will be explained, and its practical application will be discussed, whenever necessary, in order to use this Adobe program professionally. 

In addition, special attention will be paid to two specific digital development tools, Adobe Lightroom and Capture One. In this case, special emphasis will be placed on the formulas of these two software options, their most important settings, and how the parameters should be modified in order to obtain the optimum result within the ethical limits of photojournalism. In addition, students will be introduced to the ways of creating their own editing styles as presets so as to achieve greater speed in their work as photojournalists. 

Finally, in addition to all the above, an exclusive topic will be dedicated to the set of free online resources which are available to assist professional development. Some will be downloadable and can be used from the desktop, others will require an internet connection, but all of them will serve as a perfect alternative for those without access to the Adobe package or Capture One. 

A complete learning experience which encompasses the theoretical and practical basics needed in a photography studio"

This postgraduate diploma in Photographic Technique contains the most complete and up-to-date academic course on the university scene. The most important features include: 

• The latest technology in online teaching software
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the course

All the knowledge you need to face the different situations that arise in carrying out this profession with confidence, giving you the flexibility and skills you need to make quick decisions” 

The team of teachers on the postgraduate diploma in Photographic Technique have extensive experience of university teaching, both at undergraduate and graduate level, combined with extensive work experience. All of which has given them deeper understanding of the profound transformation that this sector is undergoing, with the incorporation of new models of spectator or receivers of messages, control of networks, etc. Their direct experience, their knowledge, as well as the analytical capacity of the faculty are the best resources available to you to grasp the keys to the present and the future of an exciting profession for those who love sports and communication.

The methodology of TECH Technology University's postgraduate diploma, which is brought to you in an exclusive online format, enables students to overcome the limitations imposed by work obligations and their personal lives. 

All this makes this postgraduate diploma a high-quality compilation of all the relevant aspects required to help journalists become authentic experts in this profession.

With the latest software and tools in digital development, you will learn how to implement the most effective advances in this sector"

A complete review of the field which will enable you to master all aspects of the camera, from its physical characteristics to the most in-depth technical aspects"

A complete review of the most complete theoretical and practical knowledge in Photographic Technique that includes the key aspects in each and every one of the areas of development related to this field, including general and cultural knowledge that will allow you to interpret the professional landscape and adapt to every requirement, creating stunning and interesting images for any form of media. 

With a comprehensive training objective, this postgraduate diploma will take you to the highest level of proficiency in taking quality, impactful photographs"

General Objectives

• Set up and dismantle the photo studio
• Perform the necessary steps in exposure control and photographic shooting, evaluating the final results
• Examine the fundamentals of illumination, and measurement techniques with continuous and discontinuous light equipment
• Establish a working methodology for the photographer's work in the photographic studio
• Identify all the tools necessary for the creation of a photographic studio
• Know the context and limits of digital development in photojournalism
• Analyze the basics and operation of free and paid image development software
• Learn photo development and retouching for professional application
• Study development techniques of constant use in current photojournalism
• Address the concept of perfect photography
• Analyze how to create the perfect photograph
• Examine real cases and determine their photojournalistic intent 
• Examine the operation of a camera
• Develop the technical aspects of photography
• Know how to choose the appropriate settings for each photographic situation

Specific Objectives

Module 1: Photographic Technique in Photojournalism

• Examine the internal and external parts of a camera 
• Make specialized use of the camera buttons and settings
• Determine the relationship between exposure, speed and ISO to achieve technically correct photographs
• Analyze how to read the histogram and how to use it in real situations
• Measure light in any situation
• Correct use of image extensions depending on what the image is to be used for
• Analyze existing camera accessories and their practical function

Module 2: The Perfect Photograph in Photojournalism

• Examine what aspects and what materials are needed to create the perfect picture
• Analyze the concepts of depth of field and focus, the relationship between the two and their use to create the perfect photograph
• Recognize the rules of composition to apply them in real situations
• Use light for the benefit of better photography
• Differentiate between contrast, tension and balance in photography and use these concepts in real situations
• Address image symbology and how to use it in conjunction with perspective to convey ideas

Module 3: Studio Photography in Photojournalism

• Determine the materials necessary for the construction of a photographic studio
• Recognize the lighting techniques required for each photographic project
• Identify the elements involved in the photographic capture process, assessing their suitability for the execution of the project
• Shoot a portrait, a fashion shoot, a still life and an advertising project

Module 4: Editing and Digital Development in Photojournalism

• Deepen your knowledge of the limits of retouching and development
• Analyze Adobe Bridge as a file organization software
• Introduce the main concepts of Adobe Photoshop
• Approach the development and retouching with Adobe Photoshop to make compositions or designs for editorial purposes
• Examine Adobe Lightroom and how it works
• Professional image development with Adobe Lightroom
• Lay the groundwork for Capture One as a developer software
• Professional image development with Capture One
• Establish the main free resources for photo development

A unique specialization program that will provide you with advanced training in this field"