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Course Structure
Eclipse is probably unique
in Europe offering a broad range of subjects on a short
course. Students who have been on an Eclipse course say
that they are amazed at the breadth of subject matter
covered. You will gain in confidence in your photographic
ability; have fun learning; enjoy excellent hospitality
and have the opportunity to make new friendships.
| Fast Track and Weekend Course Schedule |
| Fast track courses (5 days) are scheduled for the following dates: |
Jan 20th - 25th, 24th - 29th Feb, 30th March to 4th April, 20th - 25th April, 1st - 6th June, 23rd - 28th June, 13th - 18th July, 17th - 22nd August, 28th September - 3rd October, 26th - 31st October, 23rd - 28th November. |
| People & the Paparazzi |
8th to 10th March. |
| Start Up Weekend courses are scheduled for the following dates: |
12th and 13th April, 17th and 18th May, 14th and 15th June, 5th and 6th July, 9th and 10th August, 6th and 7th September, 11th and 12th October, 8th and 9th November. |
Fast track courses start at 7pm with dinner at 8pm at Pelham Cottage on first day.
Start Up courses start at 12.30 with lunch.
We usually finish the course at the Centre about 8pm final day. |
Fast Track:
The five day Fast Track course is the ideal way to learn
everything you need to know about photography, whether
you are a beginner, a professional or any standard in
between.
Enjoying almost individual attention
in a small group, Mike will take you through essential
topics using his unique 'hands on' method, ensuring
each student has their own perfected techniques. The
special 60 page Manual to take home, covers all aspects
of the course. All your problems solved, and questions
answered.
Key Course Features:
- How to get powerful images
- Photo theory, demonstrations & hands-on exercises
- Manual & References to keep
- Essential and achievable goals
- Improving your perception
- How & when to use studio & portable flash
- Solutions to shooting subjects in and outdoors
- Enabling macro with detail
- Come and learn the exciting world of photographic digital imaging.
- Learn the methods of digital image capture and workflow.
- Camera systems (exposure, focus, metering, depth of field, file sizes and types, etc) taught for each brand of camera (Canon/Nikon, etc)
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- Image storage systems - both in the camera (eg: compact flash card) or by Firewire/USB 2 or by radio wireless to the hard drive on a computer.
- Post production instruction 1-2-1 on our computers using Adobe Photoshop CS3 / Adobe Bridge / Capture 4 software
- Instruction on how to make pictures better than possible when you shoot.
- 'How to correct' mistakes which should, of course, not happen!
- Modifying and/or correcting (changing file types/sizes/mode and profiles etc.) the photographs before printing or sending.
- Practical applications of wireless storage directly to computer - whether taking shots of models in the studio or of our beautiful landscape.
- Special courses for advanced and practising professionals.
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STOP PRESS: Details of the holiday course in Andalucia in September will be available soon. Only clients who have attended a course in the UK will be able to book for this special 10 day trip.
| Pricing |
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| Fast
Track Course -
including dinner, bed and breakfast for 5 days |
£750
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| Start
Up Weekend Course -
including lunch on both days, dinner, bed and breakfast |
£220
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- Non participating
partners may stay for £150 for 5 days.
- Payment may be made by credit card if preferred by using PayPal
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Accommodation
At Eclipse we aim to make your stay as comfortable
and relaxing as possible, so the accommodation is in
single rooms (unless you are a couple) and is in our
'school' house or close by in the village. And of course,
bed linen and towels are provided. Cooking is one of
Su’s passions and we can provide special diets
on request.
Each evening a three course dinner
and a glass of wine is served in our 17th century cottage
in the village. Su uses locally produced organic meat,
poultry and fresh fish. The home-made desserts, sometimes
using our own or locally picked fruits, have become
a keynote during each course. Breakfasts are served
in the school house and you can choose from a full English
breakfast menu with cereals and juice, tea, coffee and
toast.
Tutor
Mike Goss (lecturer) worked for over 25 years
in London as a leading advertising photographer specialising
in still life, fashion, special effects, car shoots,
location and portraits. Since 1989 he has run the Eastbourne
Downs Photographic School - now called Eclipse.
Su Shanson, his partner, handles the
administration, and worked for many years as an Art
Buyer in leading advertising agencies in London. Su
has an in-depth knowledge of the business side of photography
and advertising. Cooking is one of Su's passions and
participants enjoy her meals using locally produced
meat, poultry, fresh fish, produce and the yummy desserts
which have become a keynote during each course.
Location
Eclipse is situated in the Sussex Downland village
of Old Willingdon just north of Eastbourne. Our local
towns, coastline and countryside offer tremendous scope
to practice a full spectrum of outdoors shooting techniques.
We are one hour from Ashford International station (Eurostar), fifty minutes from Gatwick Airport and one hour, fifteen minutes from London Victoria station and 20 minutes from Newhaven Ferry Port. We can arrange to collect you from our local train station.
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Contact Details:
The Eclipse School
Pelham Cottage
120 Wish Hill, Old Willingdon
Eastbourne, East Sussex
BN20 9HL, England
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1323 509035
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