ctsp course brochure july - december 2014
DESCRIPTION
This brochure contains information on our full-time and part-time photography courses. All courses take place at our Roeland Street hub in Cape Town. Selected student work is exhibited at the end of each semester. The dates for our 2014 exhibitions are 19 June, 18 September and 4 December 2014TRANSCRIPT
JULY - DECEMBER 2014
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Compact Photography
Compact Workshop
Digital SLR Photography I
Digital SLR Photography I (5 Day)
Digital SLR Photography I Workshop
Photoshop
Lightroom
PART-TIME COURSES & WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCTORY COURSES & WORKSHOPS
CONTENTS
Zane van Zyl
FULL-TIME
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Lekholo Samela
Creative Photography
Documentary Photography
One on One
ADVANCED COURSES
EXHIBITIONS AT CTSP
Digital SLR Photography II
Macro Photography
Studio Lighting Photography
Product Photography
Flash Photography
INTERMEDIATE COURSES & WORKSHOPS
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David TuFiona Hoadley
We love photography and that is why we teach it.
The Cape Town School of Photography is dedicated to teaching photography in an interesting and engaging way, and to training active and impassioned photographers. Our course is structured to develop creative, thinking photographers with a heightened understanding of personal vision, aesthetic sensibility and a refinement of technical skills. Our classes are small, which engenders a dynamic and intimate space where students can be equally vulnerable and strong, and our lecturers are dedicated to mentoring students to fulfill the course outcomes.
2015 FULL-TIME
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Leminah Chifadza
Course Content:
• Technical foundation, including camera operation and technical theory • Photographic lighting, including available light, studio lighting and location lighting • Digital imaging skills with focus on image production, correction, manipulation and
output • Analogue image processing, including pinhole photography and darkroom techniques • Technical and theoretical exploration of various photographic genres such as
portraiture, documentary, and landscape• Editing and curating of images for presentation• Personal creative development • Visual literacy exposes students to a broad range of image-based sources • History and discourse of photography provides students with an understanding of
the historical developments and debates that influence and inform contemporary practice • A business module designed with the needs of aspiring photographers in mind
Introduction to our two-year programme
The first year is essentially a beginner immersion course where students will acquire a solid technical understanding of photography together with training in how to develop the conceptual aspect of their work. We expose the student to a range of practical and academic course components which aim to develop a well-rounded and informed photographer.
At the end of the first year students will have produced both a technical and a creative portfolio, and will have exhibition experience.
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The innovative second year programme is at once a sound academic platform from which to examine the critical issues facing photography and an exciting environment in which to experiment with the photographic process and approach a full body of work. Students will also be equipped in a wide spectrum of commercial practices.
Expert short modules such as DSLR video, medium and large format camera work and a comprehensive business module give students the opportunity to integrate their skills to face the challenging world of the photographic profession.
At the end of the second year, students will leave with:
• A Commercial Portfolio guided by industry professionals• A Personal Portfolio developed through close mentoring by our lecturers• A personalized website presence and supporting marketing tools• Work or job shadow and exhibition experience.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants will be required to fill in an application form together with a letter of motivation and a selection of photographs they have taken. Students are also invited to attend an interview. This is encouraged but not obligatory for students applying from out of town.
Should the applicant be at a level to be considered for second year, the applicant will need to submit a comprehensive portfolio for assessment. Details available on request.
As classes are small, early application is encouraged.
A needs based annual scholarship is available. Scholarship requirements are available on request.
The Second Year
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Jason Hardaker
ABOUT OUR PART-TIME COURSES & WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCTORY COURSES
INTERMEDIATE COURSES
Our beginner courses are designed to provide you with the technical and compositional skills required to create a strong photographic image. These courses are practically orientated and include weekly assignments.
Once you feel comfortable with your camera and are keen to further develop your photographic skills and knowledge, We suggest you enrol for one of our intermediary courses or workshops.
We recommend that students complete both an introductory and an intermediate course before enrolling for one of our advanced courses. These are high level courses and require students to be committed to their own creative process.
The workshops we offer are mostly genre specific and designed to enable students to focus on a particular aspect of photography and acquire the related skills in a short space of time.
If for any reason our courses do not suit your schedule, you are welcome to book hourly one-on-one sessions with a lecturer that will suit your specific needs. These sessions are charged at an hourly rate.
ADVANCED COURSES
WORKSHOPS
ONE-ON-ONE CLASSES
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Nicolas Tanner
SIX 3-HOUR SESSIONS COMPLETED OVER 5 WEEKS COMPACT
CLASSES: This course combines lectures, demonstrations, slide shows, a supervised practical shoot and feedback sessions. The course is presented in weekly 3-hour classes, over a period of 5 weeks.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:23 Jul - 20 Aug, Wednesday, 18h00 - 21h00
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:29 Sep - 27 Oct, Monday, 18h00 - 21h00
WHAT YOU NEED: To do this course you need a digital compact camera.
COST: R2 200 (includes tuition and lecture notes; excludes printing costs).
These fun and interactive courses are designed for those who want to learn how to take better digital photographs with their compact camera. We will discuss different camera settings and functions and how they are applied to taking digital photographs. Topics include resolution, exposure, the visual effects of aperture and shutter, shooting modes, light, flash and composition.
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A 4-HOUR WORKSHOP COMPACT WORKSHOP
CLASSES: The course is presented as a 4-hour workshop and combines theory lectures, demonstrations and practical sessions.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:2 Aug, Saturday, 09h30 - 13h30
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:18 Oct, Saturday, 09h30 - 13h30
WHAT YOU NEED: To do this course you need a digital compact camera.
COST: R700 (includes tuition and lecture notes; excludes printing costs).
This course is designed for those who want to learn how to take better digital pho-tographs with their compact camera. We will discuss different camera settings and functions and how they are applied to taking digital photographs. Some topics covered in the workshop are resolution, exposure, the visual effects of aperture and shutter, shooting modes, natural light, flash, composition and the further development of your visual literacy.
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Oisin Doherty
This entry level course combines theory and practice enabling you to take better digital photographs with your digital SLR camera by increasing your technical understanding of photography and exploring your creative side. The course covers camera anatomy, resolution, exposure, visual effects of the aperture and shutter, lenses, light, flash and composition. You will also learn basic photo editing and further develop your visual literacy.
TEN 3-HOUR SESSIONS COMPLETED OVER 9 WEEKS DIGITAL SLR I
CLASSES: Digital SLR Photography I is a 9 week, 10 session course. Classes consist of theory lectures, demonstrations, slide shows, critiques and a supervised practical shoot. The course concludes with the exhibition of your strongest work.
JULY – SEPTEMBER DATES21 Jul - 15 Sep, Monday, 18h00 - 21h0022 Jul – 16 Sep, Tuesday, 09h30 - 12h3022 Jul – 16 Sep, Tuesday, 18h00 - 21h0023 Jul – 17 Sep, Wednesday, 09h30 - 12h3023 Jul – 17 Sep, Wednesday, 18h00 - 21h00
WHAT YOU NEED: To do this course you need a digital SLR camera. A flash and tripod are recommended.
COST: R3 900 (includes tuition and lecture notes; excludes printing costs).
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:29 Sep – 24 Nov, Monday, 18h00 - 21h00 30 Sep – 25 Nov, Tuesday, 09h30 - 12h30 30 Sep – 25 Nov, Tuesday, 18h00 - 21h001 Oct – 26 Nov, Wednesday, 09h30 - 12h30 1 Oct – 26 Nov, Wednesday, 18h00 - 21h00
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DIGITAL SLR I (5 DAY)FIVE 4 - HOUR SESSIONS COMPLETED OVER 5 DAYS
CLASSES: This introductory course is presented in daily sessions of 4 hours each, over a period of one week. Sessions include presentations by lecturers and students, slideshows and critiques. Students are also expected to complete a number of practical assignments in response to a project brief.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:4 Aug - 8 Aug, Mon – Fri, 13h00 - 17h008 Sep - 12 Sep, Mon – Fri, 13h00 - 17h00
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:13 Oct - 17 Oct, Mon – Fri, 13h00 - 17h0017 Nov - 21 Nov, Mon – Fri, 13h00 - 17h00
WHAT YOU NEED: To do this course you need a digital SLR camera. A flash and tripod are recommended.
COST: R3 100 (includes tuition and lecture notes; excludes printing costs).
This entry level course combines theory and practice to enable you to take better digital photographs with your digital SLR camera by increasing your theoretical understanding of photography and exploring your creative side. The course addresses the following: camera anatomy, resolution, ISO, exposure, the visual effects of aperture and shutter, understanding light, lenses, flash, and composition as well as further developing your visual literacy. Also addressed are the advantages of shooting in RAW versus JPEG, and the basics of retouching digital photographs using open source software and preparing images for web or print.
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A 4 - HOUR WORKSHOP DIGITAL SLR I WORKSHOP
CLASSES: The course is presented as a 4-hour workshop and combines theory lectures, demonstrations and practical sessions.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:2 Aug, Saturday, 09h30 - 13h30
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:18 Oct, Saturday, 09h30 - 13h30
WHAT YOU NEED: To do this course you need a digital SLR camera. A flash and tripod are recommended.
COST: R700 (includes tuition and lecture notes; excludes printing costs).
We will discuss all the settings and functions and how they can be applied to taking digital photographs. Some topics covered include resolution, white balance, colour temperature, ISO, correct exposure for digital images and the advantages of shooting RAW versus JPEG. We will also touch on the many functions a DSLR has in common with traditional film cameras and how they can be used effectively.
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This course provides an introduction to the use of Photoshop CS6 to adjust and manipulate digital photographs. The objective of the course is on teaching a Photoshop workflow that encourages efficient use of the software, and editing for the best possible image quality.
FIVE 3-HOUR SESSIONS COMPLETED OVER 5 WEEKS PHOTOSHOP
CLASSES: Photoshop is currently presented as a five session course. Sessions are 3 hours each and include presentations by lecturers and students, as well as course notes and supervised Photoshop workflows.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:22 July - 19 Aug, Tuesday, 18h00 - 21h00
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:14 Oct - 11 Nov, Tuesday, 18h00 - 21h00
WHAT YOU NEED: A basic understanding of pho-tography, a USB flash drive and a few images (JPEG, Tiff or PSD) to experiment with.
COST: R2 250 (this includes tuition and lecture notes).
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Tauriq DolleyChristina Bongartz
Leyla Heylen
Equip yourself with the necessary skill to tap into Adobe’s. cutting edge Imaging software Lightroom is the ultimate image managing tool: easy, fast, flexible and affordable. With its user-friendly interface, Lightroom is specifically designed for managing, editing, correcting, retouching, batch processing, exporting and backing-up pictures. It is the ultimate digital darkroom and facilitates effortless editing.
THREE 3-HOUR SESSIONS COMPLETED OVER 3 WEEKS LIGHTROOM
CLASSES: This course is presented in THREE sessions and covers all of the above, as well as the establishment of effective Lightroom workflows. Students are welcome to make use of their own laptops.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:28 Jul - 11 Aug, Monday, 18h00 - 21h00
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:15 Oct - 29 Oct, Wednesday,18h00 - 21h00
WHAT YOU NEED: A basic understanding of photography, a USB flash drive and a selection of images (RAW, JPEG, TIff or PSD) that you would like to experiment with.
COST: R1 900 (this includes tuition and lecture notes).
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DIGITAL SLR IIEIGHT 3-HOUR SESSIONS COMPLETED OVER 8 WEEKS
CLASSES: Digital SLR Photography II is presented in weekly sessions of 3 hours each, over a period of 8 weeks. Sessions include presentations by lecturers and students, a supervised practical shoot around the topic of discussion, slideshows and critiques. Students are also expected to complete a number of practical assignments in response to a project brief.
Light is the raw ingredient of every photograph. Having a good understanding of how light behaves and how to use it in a way that best suits your photographs can add a whole new dimension to your images. The DSLR Photography II course is built around a foundation of understanding light and how to work with it. Starting with the general characteristics of available light, and covering topics such as light painting, flash and lighting for challenging subjects, the course teaches a variety of easily accessible approaches to lighting your photographs. Each week’s session includes a practical demonstration on how to implement a specific approach to lighting. The weekly projects will pair these approaches with appropriate photographic genres.
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WHAT YOU NEED: A digital SLR camera with a solid knowledge of camera techniques. A basic understanding of digital imaging workflow would be useful. A tripod is recommended and an external flash would be useful but is not necessary.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:29 Jul - 16 Sep, Tuesday, 18h00 - 21h0031 Jul - 18 Sep, Thursday, 09h30 - 12h30
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:30 Sep - 18 Nov, Tuesday, 18h00 - 21h002 Oct - 20 Nov, Thursday, 09h30 - 12h30
COST: R3 400 (this includes tuition and lecture notes; excludes printing costs).
Daniel Grebe
CLASSES: The course is presented as a one day workshop : the morning 4-Hour session: combining theory lectures, demonstrations and a practical session. the afternoon 3-Hour practical shoot at Kirstenbosch Gardens.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:16 Aug, Saturday, 09h30 - 17h30
APRIL - JUNE DATES:1 Oct, Saturday, 09h30 - 17h30
WHAT YOU NEED: To do this course you need a digital SLR camera, a tripod, macro lens (optional) and flash (optional).
COST: R1 100 (this includes tuition and lecture notes) Students to pay their own Kirstenbosch entrance fee.
A SATURDAY WORKSHOPMACRO
Macro photography is the photographing of objects extremely close-up and working around a 1:1 ratio and closer. This results in capturing an image that is equal in size or larger than the subject being photographed. The workshop will cover equipment such as cameras, close up lenses, macro lenses, diffusers and flash equipment. Technical considerations such as working distance, use of focus, depth of field, composition, lighting and camera support will also be covered.
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Kerry Lee Chambers
Sipho Mpongo
CLASSES: This workshop is presented as a 4-hour daily session, over 2 days and combines slide shows, theory lectures and demonstrations with emphasis on practical sessions. Classes are limited to eight people.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:28 Jul & 29 Jul, Monday & Tuesday, 17h00 - 21h00
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:20 & 27 Oct, Monday, 17h00 -21h00
WHAT YOU NEED: To do this course you will need a Digital or film SLR camera and a basic understanding of photography. Bring film if applicable.
COST:R1 750 (this includes tuition and lecture notes).
TWO 4-HOUR SESSIONSCOMPLETED OVER TWO DAYS STUDIO LIGHTING
This is a creative introduction to studio lighting. We will explore the diversity of the portrait by means of flash and studio lighting in and outside the studio. Keywords here are light intensity, quality and direction. Apart from learning how to use studio lighting equipment,students will also learn how to manipulate light in order to set the tone of their shots and create a particular mood. The course will benefit all who wish to creatively explore light and its potential, as well as those wishing to gain a better understanding of lighting equipment and the studio environment.
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CLASSES: This 9-hour workshop is presented over 3 days. Classes include slideshows, theory lectures and demonstrations with an em-phasis on practical sessions. Classes are limited to 8 people.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:19, 26 Aug & 2 Sep, Tuesday,18h00 - 21h00
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:3, 10 &,17 Nov, Monday,18h00 - 21h00
WHAT YOU NEED: To do this workshop, you will need a digital SLR camera and a basic understanding of photography. A tripod and external flash is recommended but not essential.
COST: R1 350 (this includes tuition and lecture notes).
THREE 3-HOUR SESSIONSCOMPLETED OVER 3 DAYS PRODUCT
This is an introductory workshop to lighting products in a studio. Students will be taught the basics of lighting techniques for products, and also be encouraged to present challenging product assignments in problem solving sessions. The course is very practical, and students are encouraged to shoot and print images for critique.
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Many of us are intimidated by our flash and unsure about applying our understanding of guide numbers, primary modes and flash intensity to our shooting environment. This workshop addresses all of the above and more. Students can enrol for specific modules exploring their targeted problem areas or alternatively enrol for the whole series of flash workshops.
CLASSES: This workshop is presented as a series of three modules and a practical photowalk session. Each module/session targets particular problems associated with flash photography and explores practical applications and creative possibilities of using artificial light.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES20, 27 Aug & 3 Sep, Wednesday,18h00 - 21h00
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:5, 12 & 19 Nov, Wednesday, 18h00 -21h00
WHAT YOU NEED: To do this course you will need a digital SLR camera and an external flash. A basic understanding of photography is required.
COST: R600 - for attending a single session (this includes tuition and lecture notes). R1 500 - for attending all three sessions (this includes tuition and lecture notes).
A 9-HOUR COURSE COMPLETED OVER 3 WEEKS FLASH
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MODULE 1: Understanding flashMODULE 2: Improving your flash applicationMODULE 3: Wireless flash
CLASSES: Creative Photography is a process orientated course consisting of critiques, slideshows, practical tasks and class discussions. The course is presented in weekly sessions of three hours each, over a period of eight weeks.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:22 Jul - 9 Sep, Tuesday, 18h00 - 21h00
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES:1 Oct - 19 Nov, Wednesday, 18h00 - 21h00
WHAT YOU NEED: Students enrolling for this course must be comfortable with Photoshop (or Gimp) and or Lightroom and are required to be technically sound and experienced with their camera and shooting gear. Any other modes of image making; pinhole, vintage and Lomographic cameras are also welcome.
COST: R3 400 (this includes tuition and lecture notes). Students are to bear their own printing costs.
EIGHT 3-HOUR SESSIONS COMPLETED OVER 8 WEEKS
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
Creative Photography is dedicated to exploring method, concept development and visual language. The course is aimed at the production of a small body of work, curated for exhibition purposes and is designed for students who are already familiar with the technical aspects of either film or digital SLR cameras. Students are encouraged to explore various formats whilst responding to a selection of project briefs and may choose to work digitally, on film, in black-and-white or colour. Course material includes presentations on the work of contemporary photographers, with reference to the history and development of the representation of land, the body, portraiture and documentary photography.
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Angelique du Plessis
Kerry Lee Chambers
This advanced course is aimed at experienced students wishing to develop a creative and committed working practice within a documentary context. Students will be introduced to current creative aspects of image development and narrative processes internationally. The course will help students to critically engage with their images and the potential progression of their projects. Students will be guided through the process as they develop their own documentary portfolio piece and gain valuable insight into navigating the industry of documentary photography.
CLASSES: The course combines theory lectures, demonstrations and slide shows with practical discussions and critiques. The course is presented in weekly sessions of 3 hours each, over a period of 8 weeks. Students are expected to complete a number of practical assignments in their own time.
JULY - SEPTEMBER DATES:21 Jul - 8 Sep, Monday, 18h00 - 21h00
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DATES: 1 Oct - 19 Nov, Wednesday, 18h00 - 21h00
WHAT YOU NEED: To do this course you need a digital SLR camera.
COST: R3 400 (includes tuition and lecture notes). Students are to bear their own printing costs.
EIGHT 3-HOUR SESSIONS COMPLETED OVER 8 WEEKS DOCUMENTARY
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Cape Town School of Photography offers customised One-on-One sessions for enthuiasts and accomplished photographers who want to improve some aspect of thier photographic practise. Our lecturers are available to run these sessions based on our popular Part-Time curriculum.
“Where some people may be stong in some elements but lacking in other skills, the One-on-One sessions allow the lecturer and student to tailor the learning need”, says Fiona Hoadley, Director of the school.
The Cape Town School of Photography part-time courses range from Photoshop and Lightroom, to entry-level Compact camera and advanced DSLR skills. Our lecturers are working photographers with experience in various genres and photographic teaching.
To make an enquiy and discuss your requirement, please email [email protected].
WHAT YOU NEED: Equipment requirements are assessed on enquiry.
COST: R300 per hour
ONE ON ONE LESSONSSCHEDULED ON REQUEST ONE ON ONE
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Cape Town School of Photography hosts four major student exhibitions each year, as well as a selection of shows dedicated to presenting the work of local and international photographers. Student exhibitions consist of a selection of work produced throughout the term from enrolled students, alumni and work produced by staff and Friends of CTSP.
Our exhibitions are celebratory events, accompanied by live music and open to the general public.
2014 EXHIBITIONS
Thursday, 19 June 2014Thursday, 4 December 2014
EXHIBITIONS AT CTSP
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Nicolas Tanner
thecapetownschoolofphotography
@thectsp
4th Floor, 62 Roeland Street, Cape TownT 021 465 2152F 021 462 3544E [email protected]
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