Photography Composition Skills
Learn creative composition skills with our photography short courses in Sydney!
Once you’ve mastered the basic functions of your camera, it’s time to dive into the creative tools that shape powerful photography. This comprehensive workshop explores colour, light, balance, rhythm, and the core design elements that define compelling images. Go beyond ‘point and shoot’ and learn to develop your individual photographic style through mindful, deliberate, and professional techniques used by working photographers.
This course equips you with strong composition techniques that allow you to express concepts with clarity, connect more deeply with your subjects, and produce photographs that resonate with viewers. You'll learn how to observe, visualise, and adapt to various shooting environments while refining your creative decision-making process.
Course Outline
- Session 1 – Principles of Visual Perception & Design: Gestalt perception, contrast and balance, rhythm and movement, design elements such as lines, color, texture, and shape.
- Session 2 – Image Capture & Photographer Processes: Framing, lens effects, contextualizing, creative planning, forensic observation, visual filtering, and creative post-production techniques.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop: 14 March 2026, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle
- Course fee: $299
Details
You will learn
- Apply design principles to create strong photographic compositions
- Develop a personal composition style using creative visual tools
- Enhance image impact through mindful observation and planning
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- Hands-on practical experience with guided feedback
- Improved conceptual and technical photographic skills
Appropriate for
Intermediate and experienced photographers who want to improve compositional skills, transition across photography genres, refine their artistic approach, or prepare for travel or projects. Not suitable for complete beginners.
Preparation
What to bring
- Camera (any type including smartphone or DSLR)
- Charged batteries and storage cards
- Notebook or digital device for taking notes
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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