Courses

Photography

Digital Photography - Gateway Level 1 Award in Progression

A fascinating and fun course that will help you understand the basics of digital photography.

course code: AT1415J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 5
Start: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Tuesday 09:30-12:30
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £140.00 - this includes exam fee £38.00 and the tuition fee £102.00 (concessions free)

course code: AT1416J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 12 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-16:30
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £140.00 - this includes exam fee £38.00 and the tuition fee £102.00 (concessions free)

Digital Photography - NCFE Level 1 Award in Photography

This course follows on from the Step 1 course and will further develop your digital photography skills.

course code: AT1417J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 05 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 20 weeks
Times: Tuesday 09:30-12:30
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £215.00 - this includes exam fee £35.00 and the tuition fee £180.00 (concessions free)

Explore Photography Using a Phone or Camera

Learn how to use the features of your smartphone to take great photos.

course code: PT1418J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-16:30
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £84.00 (concession £50.00)

course code: PT1419J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Thursday 09:30-12:30
where: Christchurch Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £84.00 (concession £50.00)

course code: PT1420J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 16
Start: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Thursday 14:00-17:00
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £84.00 (concession £50.00)

course code: PT1421J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 02 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-16:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £84.00 (concession £50.00)

course code: PT1422J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 9
Start: 04 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-16:30
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £84.00 (concession £50.00)

course code: PT1423J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 22 Feb 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-16:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £84.00 (concession £50.00)

course code: PT1424J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 15 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Thursday 09:30-12:30
where: Christchurch Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £84.00 (concession £50.00)

course code: PT1425J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 16
Start: 15 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Thursday 14:00-17:00
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £84.00 (concession £50.00)

Photography Taster

Meet our photography tutor and see what we can offer!

course code: PC1479J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 03 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Thursday 10:00-12:00
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: free

course code: PC1480J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 02 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wednesday 14:00-16:00
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: free