Introduction to Photography

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Aimed at any professional or student who seeks to enter the world of photography, from a cultural, contextual, technical and practical approach, with the purpose of lending professionalism to his or her intuitive understanding of photographic production.

This Summer Program in Introduction to Photography, designed in a real context of photography in the city, introduces students to the fascinating world of photography, with the aim of providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to work independently and confidently in the professional field of photography.

Professionals working in the international capitals of photography (New York, London, Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid) will ensure the quality and contemporary nature of this introductory course through workshops specialising in three of the most important areas of photographic production, as a result either of their tradition or current resurgence: fashion, urban photography, author's photography -the latter of which is more personal and artistic-.

This course will arouse and strengthen students' passion for photography, on the one hand, while, on the other hand, it will offer the theoretical and technical knowledge needed to achieve professional photography projects. THE COURSE IS STRUCTURED AROUND THE FOLLOWING METHODOLOGY:

I. Theoretical and exposition lessons on digital photography, digital cameras, the cultural context of photography, photographers and the current photography scene.

II. Workshops. Three practical and intensive workshops on the field and production of fashion photography, urban photography and author's photography, all taught by specialised teachers, who will provide students with the necessary knowledge to study, develop and experiment with their photography work.

III. Cultural visits. Selection of relevant exhibitions and spaces in accordance with the theoretical and practical contents of the course.



Period
01-07-2013 - 26-07-2013 (4 weeks)

Target group
Introductory

Course aim
Summer Program in Introduction to Photography Objectives: Conveying a global vision of photography and the current aspects of the work of a photographer.The students learn to use the main tools to develop their photographic abilities and will furthermore gain practical knowledge on the various aspects of the visual field.Programme: photography foundations, ideas, research, using a camera, its accessories and other tools, digital laboratory processes. Fashion, urban and authors photography projects.

Credits
0.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
EUR 2600: Enrollment and Tuition

Course leader
IED Madrid

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design
Address: via A. Sciesa 4, Milan
Postal code: 20135
City: Milan
Country: Italy
Website: http://www.ied.edu
E-mail: admissions@ied.it
Phone: 00390255192963