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
This workshop is eligible for use of SkillsFuture Credit.
Instructor
Tom White
1. Tues 18 May, 7.30pm to 10pm
2. Tues 25 May, 7.30pm to 10pm
3. Wed 2 Jun, 7.30pm to 10pm
One week break to work on projects.
4. Tues 15 Jun, 7.30pm to 10pm
Online consultation with instructor, timing to be arranged later
5. Tues 29 Jun, 7.30pm to 10pm
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
– Discussion of projects and group critique
– 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.
[Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)] Covid-19 Health & Safety Advisory and Measures*
In light of the announcement of Phase 2 (Heightened Alert), this workshop will take place online via Zoom till at least 13 Jun. Subsequently, participants will be informed whether the workshop will continue online or offline at Objectifs, contingent on the Covid-19 situation and regulations then.
*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.