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Course Details
Course Details
What You'll Learn
Topic 1: Setting Up Mobile Camera for Shooting
Types of camera
Types of accessories
Benefits of mobile photography
Equipment and accessories inspection
Read and Analyse shot plan
Topic 2: Basic Mobile Photography Skills
Exposure Triangle
While balance and colour temperature
Manual Focus vs AF lock
Manual exposure vs AE lock
Lens perspective and compression
Safety regulations and procedures
Topic 3: Framing and Composition
Principles of picture composition
Arranging of subjects for emotive display
Framing with elements
Leading lines
Reflection
Contrast
Scale and depth
Natural vs artificial objects
Special effect
Topic 4: Enhancing Visual Quality and Effects
Wide, mid and close-up shots
High angle, eye level and low angle
Elements of a good photograph
Speciality camera equipment and accessories
Assessment
- Written Exam
- Practical Exam
Course Info
Minimum Entry Requirement
Knowledge and Skills
- Able to operate using computer functions
- Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
- Positive Learning Attitude
- Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement
Software: No software installation is required.
Hardware: Smartphone with a camera
Funding Eligibility Criteria
Self-sponsored learners (individuals)
- Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 and above.
- Up to 50% course fee funding. Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above receive up to 70% under the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES).
- Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can pay the remaining fee with SkillsFuture Credit.
Company-sponsored learners
- Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents who are direct employees of the sponsoring company.
- Up to 50% course fee funding, or up to 70% for employees of SMEs (Enhanced Training Support for SMEs) and for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above. An SME has no more than 200 employees or an annual turnover of no more than $100 million.
- Employers can also claim Absentee Payroll funding for employees who attend during working hours.
- Eligible companies can offset their out-of-pocket fees with SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC).
Conditions for all funded learners
- Attendance is taken digitally with Singpass for every session, including the assessment.
- You must complete the course and pass all assessments (assessed as Competent).
- If these conditions are not met, the funding is clawed back and the learner or employer pays the full course fee.
- 9% GST is charged on the full course fee before funding.
- Promo and discount codes cannot be used on funded courses.
- Any balance after funding can be paid in cash, with SkillsFuture Credit, with PSEA (Singapore Citizens with a PSEA), or partly reimbursed by UTAP for NTUC members.
How to Apply SkillsFuture Credit Claim for Individuals
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit (base tier) to pay the course fee after funding. The $4,000 mid-career top-up cannot be used for this course.
- Register for this course as self-sponsored and tell us you will use SkillsFuture Credit. Do not pay the amount you plan to claim.
- We email you an invoice showing the course fee after funding.
- From 60 days before the course starts, and no later than the course start date, log in to MySkillsFuture with Singpass and click Claim credits.
- Click Submit a Claim and search for this course by its course code, TGS-2026064718.
- Select your class start date, enter the course fee payable after funding and the amount of credit to claim, then upload the invoice (PDF, JPG or PNG, under 4MB).
- Review, accept the terms and click Agree and Submit. The credit is paid directly to us; processing can take up to 14 working days.
Changing or withdrawing: cancel the claim on MySkillsFuture at least one day before the course starts. If your class date changes, cancel the claim and submit a new one with the new date.
How to Apply SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
SFEC helps companies pay for employee training. The current SFEC ends on 30 November 2026, and a redesigned SFEC starts on 1 December 2026.
Current SFEC: classes ending on or before 30 November 2026
- Eligible companies received a one-off $10,000 credit, notified by letter to their Corppass administrator. Eligibility generally required at least 3 Singapore Citizen or PR employees and Skills Development Levy contributions.
- SFEC covers up to 90% of the company's out-of-pocket course fee after other subsidies.
- Check your company's SFEC eligibility and balance on EnterpriseSG.
- Register your Singapore Citizen or PR employee for a class that ends by 30 November 2026, as company-sponsored, and pay the course fee after funding.
- Your employee attends and completes the course. We submit the attendance and assessment results to SWDA.
- No separate claim is needed. SFEC is calculated automatically once the course fee grant is approved and is paid quarterly to your company's IRAS GIRO or PayNow Corporate account.
Any unused balance of the current SFEC expires on 30 November 2026.
Redesigned SFEC from 1 December 2026
Companies with at least 3 resident employees receive a fresh $10,000 in an online SFEC wallet that offsets out-of-pocket fees upfront at enrolment, instead of reimbursing them afterwards. SWDA has not yet published the support rates and claim steps; see OurWorkforce or our SFEC guide.
How to Apply UTAP (NTUC Members)
NTUC members can claim 50% of the unfunded course fee under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP), capped at $250 a year (aged below 40) or $500 a year (aged 40 and above). The cap is shared with UTAP claims for AI tool subscriptions.
Eligibility: you must be an NTUC member paying full membership fees, with your membership paid up before and during the course and when you claim. The course must not be fully paid for by your employer or another source.
- Make sure your NTUC membership is paid up before the course starts.
- Register for this course with us and pay the course fee after funding and SkillsFuture Credit.
- Attend at least 75% of the course and sit all assessments.
- Within 6 months after the course ends, go to the NTUC U Portal, open UTAP under E-services, log in with Singpass and choose Course Fee Claim.
- Enter the nett course fee you paid (after all subsidies and SkillsFuture Credit, including GST), and upload your invoice or receipt and your certificate or result slip (PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5MB each).
- NTUC usually pays the claim within 4 weeks of submission.
Read more in our UTAP guide.
How to Apply PSEA
Singapore Citizens with a Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA), which stays open until around the year you turn 31, can use it to pay the course fee after funding for PSEA-approved courses. You can also use a sibling's PSEA after your own has been used up.
- Check that this course shows the PSEA tag on its MySkillsFuture page.
- Check your PSEA balance on MOE's Student Finance System with Singpass.
- Download and complete the PSEA withdrawal form, then submit it to us.
- We submit the withdrawal request to MOE. You (and your sibling, if you are using their account) authorise it in the Student Finance System. Nothing is withdrawn without this authorisation.
- MOE pays us directly. If you have already paid, we refund the amount covered by PSEA.
More details: MOE PSEA overview.
Appeal Process
If you disagree with an assessment decision, you have the right to appeal.
- When the assessor gives you feedback, say whether you agree with the outcome. If you agree, you and the assessor sign the Assessment Summary Record; if you disagree, do not sign it.
- Discuss the decision with the assessor or the assessment manager first.
- If you are still not satisfied, tell the assessor you intend to appeal. The assessor records this in the feedback section of the Assessment Summary Record and informs the assessment manager.
- Lodge your appeal within 7 days, giving your reasons, using the Candidate Appeal Form. The assessor can help you write and lodge it.
- An Assessment Appeal Panel reviews the information from you and the assessor and makes a decision. A record of the appeal and its outcome is kept.
- You will be told the outcome within 2 weeks of lodging the appeal. The panel's decision is final.
Job Roles
Job Roles
- Mobile Photographer
- Social Media Content Creator
- Travel Blogger
- Influencer
- Brand Ambassador
- Street Photographer
- Event Photographer (casual events)
- Real Estate Agent (for property photos)
- E-commerce Business Owner (product shots)
- Food Blogger
- Portrait Photographer (casual)
- Journalism Reporter (on-the-go)
- Digital Marketer
- Content Marketer
- Lifestyle Blogger
Trainers
Trainers
Shanique is an ACLP-certified trainer and design professional with more than a decade of experience in visual communication, digital media, and adult learning. She holds a Diploma in Visual Communication from First Media Academy and a Certificate in UX/UI from LASALLE College of the Arts, along with multiple WSQ certifications in design software including Adobe Photoshop. She has trained adult learners under WSQ programs at institutions such as Tertiary Infotech and First Media Academy, specializing in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Tang Foo Hou is a seasoned photographer and multimedia artist with over 15 years of experience in commercial, lifestyle, and portrait photography. As the founder of Exxposures Photography, he has collaborated with corporate and creative clients to deliver compelling visual content for branding, advertising, and editorial projects. His expertise spans the full spectrum of image creation—from conceptualization and lighting to post-production—using both professional cameras and mobile devices. An experienced educator, he has conducted numerous WSQ-accredited courses in photography and visual storytelling for schools and adult learners.
In “Master Mobile Photography: Capturing Professional Photos with Your Smartphone,” Tang brings his extensive industry experience to teach participants how to achieve professional-quality results using mobile photography tools. His sessions emphasize composition, lighting, framing, and editing techniques using accessible apps like Lightroom Mobile and Snapseed. By blending artistic vision with practical methods, he empowers learners to capture stunning visuals that reflect professional standards in both creative and commercial contexts.
Leong Jin Jie, also known as JJ, is a multidisciplinary designer and creative technologist specializing in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design for both web and mobile platforms. With a strong background in digital product design, prototyping, and front-end implementation, JJ has worked with startups and established enterprises to create intuitive, high-performing digital interfaces. His expertise spans across tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Webflow, where he integrates visual design principles with interaction logic to craft user-centered digital experiences. As an educator and design mentor, JJ has guided aspiring designers in mastering visual hierarchy, responsive design, and usability best practices.
James Lee is an experienced digital media educator and creative technology specialist with more than 20 years of experience in multimedia production, photography, and digital storytelling. An Adobe Certified Expert and ACLP-qualified instructor, he has trained professionals and creative teams in visual communication, photo editing, and digital content creation. His teaching philosophy combines creativity, design principles, and practical skills to help learners produce visually engaging media using both traditional and modern tools.
In “Master Mobile Photography: Capturing Professional Photos with Your Smartphone,” James guides learners through the fundamentals of mobile photography composition and editing. His sessions emphasize visual design, lighting awareness, and creative techniques for transforming everyday mobile captures into professional-quality images. By integrating design sensibilities with technical fluency, he helps participants build strong visual storytelling skills adaptable to marketing, education, and creative projects.
Thomas Yeo is a veteran art director, visual communication designer, and photography trainer with over 30 years of experience in creative design, advertising, and digital arts. Having worked across multiple agencies managing regional branding and visual production projects, he has developed a deep understanding of composition, lighting, and digital image manipulation. As an associate trainer at WSQ-accredited institutions, Thomas teaches visual communication, graphic design, photography, and videography, blending artistic principles with practical technical skills.
Review
Customer Reviews (87)
- Average Rating: 5.0 Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Chin Hock is very patient and encouraging. He is knowledgeable and shows the competency to engage with the trainees meaningfully. Well done Chin Hock! He also tried his best to address to any questions raised by the trainees. Outstanding trainer. (Posted on 4/2/2026)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Average Rating: 5.0 Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Chin Hock is very patient and encouraging. He is knowledgeable and shows the competency to engage with the trainees meaningfully. Well done Chin Hock! He also tried his best to address to any questions raised by the trainees. Outstanding trainer. (Posted on 4/2/2026)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Recommended Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Learnt a lot of techniques including good photo composition, basic photo editing skills and thorough explanation of each function offered by tools. Extremely informative (Posted on 1/20/2026)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Recommended Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Terran was a great trainer that covers quite detail on the full course (Posted on 1/20/2026)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Recommended Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Informative and rewarding course. (Posted on 1/20/2026)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment
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