ACP Photographic Courses — Camera Technique

Learn how to make the most of your camera. You will learn how to photograph in manual mode enabling you to have full creative control of all your photographs. Courses then build on this knowledge base and teach you about composition mood and colour, opening up a world of creative possibilities.

Courses in this area provide you with the skills to then focus your practice towards digital technique, lighting, darkroom or our specialist classes.

For more information contact Photographic Courses Staff on 02 9332 0551 or email


Camera Craft 1 at the MCA

Camera Craft 1 at the MCA

Do you want to be creative with your camera? Camera Craft 1 is a 5–week course for people who are using their DSLR in auto mode and want more creative control over their photos. Through a mixture of lectures, assignments and slide shows you will learn the essential principles of photography and how these relate to the functions of your camera. (5 classes / 3 hours per class / 1 class per week, $445.00/$405.00)


Camera Craft 3 Intensive

Camera Craft 3 Intensive

This course has been developed to provide intermediate students the opportunity to concentrate on refining their camera skills, while also exploring a variety of creative genres, including portraiture, photojournalism and documentary, architecture, landscape, still life, night and travel photography. (5 classes / 6 hours per class / 1 class per week)


Photo Books with Blurb

Photo Books with Blurb

Learn how to make professional looking photo books, perfect for a range of photography projects from family photos to professional folios or artist books. (1 class / 6 hours per class / 1 day intensive)


Digital Photography Basics - Penrith

Digital Photography Basics - Penrith

The Australian Centre for Photography in partnership with the Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest would like to announce the start of an exciting venture. The ACP will be holding a Digital Photography Basics workshop at The Penrith Regional gallery and Lewers Bequest. (1 class / 6 hours per class / 1 day intensive)


Introduction to the DSLR

Introduction to the DSLR

Just bought a digital SLR camera and want to know how to get the best results? This is introductory course on how to use and get the best out of your camera. (4 classes / 3 hours per class / 1 class per week)


Camera Craft 1 Weekend Intensive

Camera Craft 1 Weekend Intensive

Want to be Creative with your camera? Only using the automatic mode or want to gain a full understanding of your camera. This course is about learning to use your Digital SLR camera with confidence, skill and gaining the creative edge. (2 classes / 6 hours per class / Weekend)


Camera Craft 1

Camera Craft 1

Want to be Creative with your camera? Only using the automatic mode or want to gain a full understanding of your camera. This course is about learning to use your Digital SLR camera with confidence, skill and gaining the creative edge. (5 classes / 3 hours per class / 1 class per week, $445.00/$405.00)


Camera Craft 2

Camera Craft 2

Camera Craft 2 looks at the creative elements of photography, covering composition, lighting and creative techniques. This course will help you to develop your own creative style by looking at different approaches to photography while learning to look critically at your work and how to edit. (5 classes / 3 hours per class / 1 class per week, $445.00/$405.00)


Camera Craft 3

Camera Craft 3

This course has been developed to provide intermediate students the opportunity to concentrate on refining their camera skills, while also exploring a variety of creative genres, including portraiture, photojournalism and documentary, architecture, landscape, still life, night and travel photography. (10 classes / 3 hours per class / 1 class per week, $749.00/$675.00)


Camera Craft 1 Intensive

Camera Craft 1 Intensive

Want to be Creative with your camera? Only using the automatic mode or want to gain a full understanding of your camera. This course is about learning to use your Digital SLR camera with confidence, skill and gaining the creative edge. (2 classes / 6 hours per class / 1 class per week)


ACP Membership Fee

ACP Membership costs $50, is valid for 1 year and entitles you to:

  • 10% discounts on all ACP catalogues and publications
  • Discounts at selected photographic stores and labs
  • Free use of the Library

Membership is mandatory for access to all Photographic Course department facilities and courses*.

*excluding Camera Craft 1, 2 and 3.