Location:

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Who am I as an artist and what is my work about, exactly? These are fundamental questions in order to arrive at a successful career in photography – regardless of the genre or field of work. The aim of this intense 4-day workshop is to develop and shape your 'signature' as a photographer by awareness of conceptual thinking; how to reflect on and to communicate a work in progress both visually and in written word; building and layering a story by editing.

Within the workshop we will work with students that arrive with self-initiated works in progress, in order to: • shape the concept of a project in development; • practice presentation of this concept, both written and verbally; • apply practical information (how to get to results); • create awareness of platforms, exposure and related media characteristics (how do you present your work as a book, an exhibition, on a website, as multi-media, etc?) • train the skill of production and editing of a series towards a (digital) portfolio presentation.

Day 1: Introduction: Welcome to students and introduction of the course Introducing presentation by Erik Vroons. (GUP Magazine/New Dutch Talent catalogue/NewDawn paper) “ What is Signature Development?” Introducing presentation Daria Tuminas (award-winning photographer) “ The Life of a Photo Project” Day 2: Artist Statement Development Day 3: Lab Sessions Day 4: Pictures on a Page

Setting Description:

Students need to bring to class: • a broad edit of 30-50 images of their work in progress (10 x 15 cm drugstore quality prints are good enough); • laptop + extensive harddrive + digital camera; • good spririt

Cost:

WHAT DO WE OFFER? 4 days workshop dates: 23.07, 24.07, 25.07 and 26.07, 10.00-17.30 group: 10-12 students price: 265 EUR excluding 21%VAT The workshop is given by Erik Vroons (Chief editor GUP magazine) and Daria Tuminas (Photographer, Curator ).