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Course details
Thursday (6:30 to 8:30pm) 23/4, 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5 and Saturday (10am to 4:30pm) 16/5
Overview
COURSE SUMMARY
o Would you like to use photography to tell a story or help a cause?
o Have you got a pet project that you’d like to make happen?
o Add depth and meaning to what you shoot.
“Documentary photography” usually describes longer-term, multi-image projects that tell the story of something significant or provide a record of everyday life in a consistent and relatively true-to-life style. “Contemporary” photography has a similar approach, but may use more stylised images, and importantly explores issues affecting society.
WHAT DO I LEARN?
Through a combination of exploration, conversation, practical assignments and field work, this short course will help you understand the key elements of project-based, documentary or contemporary photography, develop skills to perform it well, build your confidence, and make progress in your personal projects.
Format: The course consists of four 2hr evening classes, followed by one Saturday field-trip of 6.5 hours, and then one further evening class.
WHAT DO I GAIN?
While there is no formal qualification, provided that you engage with the full course experience, you will benefit in several ways; a different appreciation for photography generally, a deeper understanding of this particular genre, practical skills to tackle a variety of projects, a number of images to add to your personal portfolio, a wider network of peers to support you in the future.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Suitability: For anyone interested in the genre, regardless of experience. You will find you get more from the course if you have a digital camera with manual controls and you are already familiar with the essentials of using this.