Learn Photography - NAPSL

The NAPSL Courses

With the registration and approval of the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka

Short Course in Basic Photography

Duration: Three months

Medium: Sinhala/English

For Whom: Beginners who are interested in Basic Photography

Date, Time & Venue: Tuesdays From 09:30am to 12:30pm [at Colombo Center] or Sundays From 01:30pm to 04:00pm [at Colombo Center]

Content: Camera and Camera Types, Light & Sensitive Material (Film/Digital), Camera Control & Correct, Exposure, Light Sources & Lighting Techniques, Camera Accessories/Lenses Photographic Composition/ Art Photography. (Includes 03 practical field trips and an indoor lighting practical)

Registration: Now On

Next Intake: January 2026

Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000/-

Course Fee: Rs. 20,000/- (Full Course Fee) or 7000/- (monthly)

Certificate Course in Photography

Duration: Six months

Medium: Sinhala/English

For Whom: Beginners who are interested in photography

Date, Time & Venue: On Every Other Sundays from 9.30 am. to 12.30 pm. at Colombo Center (Two Sundays per month)

Content: Light, Elements of Camera, Camera Types, Films & Sensors, Camera Accessories, Correct Exposure, Lenses & Camera Accessories, Lighting Equipment & Lighting Techniques, Image Processing, Photographic Composition, Color Photography, Creative and Artistic Photography (Includes 03 practical field trips and an indoor lighting practical)

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Next Intake: January 2026

Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000/-

Course Fee: Rs. 22,000/- (Full Course Fee) or Rs. 4000/- (monthly)

Advanced Course in Photography

Duration: 12 Months

Medium: Sinhala/English

For Whom: For those who are having a basic knowledge in photography

Date, Time & Venue: Every Other Sundays from 9.30 am. to 12.30 pm. at Colombo Center (Two Sundays per month)

Content: Light & Light Sources, Photographic Films & Digital Sensors, Camera Types, Advanced Exposure Techniques, Lenses, Lighting Techniques, Film & Digital Image Processing, Camera Accessories, Photographic Composition, Portrait Photography, Color Photography, Scientific & Technical Photography, Nature & Wildlife Photography, Commercial & Advertising Photography, Photographic Assignments & Professional Practice

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Next Intake: January 2026

Registration Fee: Rs. 2,000/- or Free for the students who followed the NAPSL Basic Course.

Course Fee: Rs. 38,000/- (Full Course Fee) or 04 installments of Rs.10,000/-

The NAPSL Academy

The Academy Staff

Mr Wimal Amarathunge

Mr Deepal Gunatilake

Mr Prasad Hapuarachchi

Mr Harsha Madhuranga

Mr Shanthilal Fernando

Mrs Ranjani Perera

The Visiting Lecturers

Mr Henry Rajakaruna

Mr Prasanna Hennayake

Mr Sarath Perera

Mr Sithumini Ratnamalala