Week 1
Class introduction, students need to bring 10 photos of their own choice to evaluate past work. Discussion of the different genres of photography and define the boundaries of street photography. Introduction to the technical aspects of the camera (shutter, aperture and how they relate to exposure)
Week 2
On-Site class, different techniques to approach people on the street.
Assignment the “decisive moment”, according to Henri-Cartier Bresson
Week 3
Discussion of the works of Gary Winogrand, Lee Friedlander and William Eggleston. On-site shooting in changing light situations
Week 4
Individual critiques of the photos of the first 3 weeks
Week 5
On-Site class, the street portrait. The creation of environmental portraits.
Week 6
Midterm evaluation and group critique
Week 7
Using advanced Lightroom techniques to enhance your photographs
Week 8
Planning a photographic project. Conceptual ideas, inspirations, color schemes and content.
Week 9
Visit to a photographic exhibition (depending on the cultural agenda, this could als be earlier or later then week 9)
Week 10
On-Site class. Students will photograph according to the ideas of their photographic project
Week 11
Finalizing ideas for photographic portfolio
Week 12
Using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe InDesign for the creation of the final portfolio
Week 13
On-Site class
Week 14
Finalization of the portfolio and printing for the student art show
Week 15
Final critique