You will explore new approaches to generating photographic images, taking inspiration from texts, performative exercises and found photographs. The course will include writing and movement-based exercises as well as practical tips on taking better portraits.
After an initial sharing of work that investigates the relationships between photography, performance and documentation. Working together in groups, in pairs and individually to experiment with different prompts and ways of working. The Saturday and Sunday morning will be practical, creative time to generate, and, if desired, to edit the work, and on Sunday afternoon we will have a collective screening of the portraits with a structured space for viewing and discussing the work.
By the end of the weekend, you will leave with a set of portraits generated through these new processes that can be shared both with or without the material used to inspire them.
What students need to bring
- A digital camera
- Spare batteries and charger
- Memory card with ample space
- Photographs to share with the group
- A notebook and a pen
- Any costumes/props or fabrics that You would like to use for portraits
- Laptop (optional)
- USB (large storage capacity) or portable hard drive storage device (plus connecting leads)
- bring a note of your own Adobe ID login. if you dont already have one, please register for a free account at www.adobe.com prior to the course, and remember to bring the details with you.
Additional information
Please wear comfortable clothing on the Saturday and bring any costumes/props or fabrics that you would like to use for portraits.
Please wear appropriate clothing and covered footwear (no open-toes or sandals).
Please note: Basic familiarity with Adobe Lightroom/ or Photoshop may be an advantage. You will have access to a College PC in the Photosuite for the duration of the course.
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential
Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required
