What will I learn in UlleoX: Photography Essentials?

Course Overview

This UlleoX short course provides a flexible, self-guided introduction to photography. You’ll explore the fundamentals of exposure, light, composition, and colour through videos, readings, and self-reflection activities.

UlleoX courses are fully self-guided — no mentor support, assignment reviews, or live workshops. You can upgrade to the full Ulleo Certificate course at any time to access mentoring, feedback, and events.

Key Features

• 100% online, self-paced learning
• ~40 hours including videos, written materials, and activities
• Study time: 1–2 hours per week
• 12 months’ course access

Course Structure

• Duration: ~40 hours
• Flexible completion timeframe: 3–12 months
• Theory-based learning supported by optional practical activities

What You’ll Learn

• Core principles of photography: history, terminology, and technical basics
• How to work with light to shape mood and atmosphere
• Camera and lens basics for different photographic outcomes
• Composition techniques: balance, perspective, and symmetry
• Refining photographs with light and colour adjustments

Activities & Assignments

• Knowledge Checks – Quizzes after each lesson
• Optional Practical Activities – e.g.:
  • Experimenting with exposure and light
  • Testing depth of field using manual settings
  • Creating a mini themed photo series for self-reflection
    
    
• Activities are self-guided, not graded, and not reviewed.

• 10-day money-back guarantee (excl. deposit) for enrolments made with an Ulleo Course Advisor.
• Partner enrolments (TCA, OCA, Community Colleges) may have different cooling-off policies

Accreditation & Certificate

• Endorsed and co-created with leading industry professionals
• Certificate of Completion + Digital Badge (Verified by Credly)