STORYTELLING THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY
Duration
12.h over 5 sessions + one individual consultation
Course Description
Photography has the power to capture moments in time, document events and record our experiences. How can we move beyond strong single images and start to tell compelling visual stories?
In this workshop, participants begin by exploring the work of established documentary photographers. They will learn to develop their vision by identifying themes of personal interest and finding stories around them. The course takes a hands-on approach to visual storytelling, with participants shooting images weekly and receiving feedback from the instructor and in group critiques. In the process, they learn the principles, ethics of and approaches to documentary photography and refine their work.
Participants in this course should possess basic technical proficiency in photography and have an interest in visual storytelling and documentary photography. They will maximise their learning in the course if they commit to working on their photo story between sessions. This course will also be useful to those who want to use documentary photography and visual storytelling across a variety of disciplines from advocacy, to marketing, to journalism and more.
Participants are to use their own cameras and other softwares (if applicable) which they are comfortable with for this workshop.
Workshop Fee
$390
Instructor
Tom White
1. Wed 22 Sep, 7.30pm to 10pm
2. Wed 29 Sep, 7.30pm to 10pm
3. Wed 6 Oct, 7.30pm to 10pm
One week break to work on projects.
4. Wed 20 Oct, 7.30pm to 10pm
One week break to work on projects.
5. Wed 3 Nov, 7.30pm to 10pm
Participants will be updated on their individual consultations with the instructor as well as a possible slideshow presentation or mini-exhibition following the workshop.
Course Overview
– Introductions
– Approaches to storytelling through photography
– Ethics and empathy in documentary
– Strategies for idea generation
– Research and gaining access
– Understanding your subject
– Discussion of assignment and feedback
– The establishing shot
– Single pictures within a series
– Discussion of assignment and feedback
– The little things: details
– Working with images and text, creating context
– Discussion of projects and critique
– Looking critically to assess if a story is cohesive
– Sequencing a series
– Integrating captions, text and other media
– Discussion of projects and group critique
– Different formats in which photo stories can be presented
– Future possibilities to extend and present projects
Technical Requirements
Basic photography proficiency will be helpful. Participants may shoot with a smartphone but the use of a DSLR or mirrorless camera is encouraged if possible and accessible, as it allows for a greater range of technical possibilities.
Covid-19 Health & Safety Advisory and Measures*
This workshop will take place offline with max five participants.
- Participants to wear face masks throughout and to be seated at least 1m apart from each other
- Instructors to wear face masks, or face shields are permitted while they are teaching and they must maintain a distance from the participants
- Frequent sanitising of equipment and commonly touched surfaces
- Sign-in / sign-out required via TraceTogether
- In light of the recent rise in COVID-19 cases we seek your cooperation in informing us if: 1) you feel unwell or have a confirmed case of COVID-19 infection or 2) have come into contact with individuals or have household members who have tested positive for COVID-19, or who are currently serving Quarantine Order (QO) or Leave of Absence (LOA). We will contact you to make arrangements for your alternate participation in the workshop.
*Please refer here for our full advisory on health and safety in light of Covid-19. These measures are based on the latest government guidelines, and are subject to further changes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@objectifs.com.sg with further queries or concerns.