Photography Study Abroad Storytelling - ART 3270
Description | Students learn photography language and techniques developing an original visual project during their study abroad experience, drawing inspiration from the courses they attend in AEF, and having Florence as a highlight. They will be introduced to the history and languages of photography, reflecting on the “moyen” identity of the medium, its intermediate nature between picture and document, and using photography to reflect on, interpret, and synthesize their experiences. Each student will create a photography blog and participate in the creation of the final collective exhibition, during which the works produced will be presented. |
Learning outcomes | Students will studyphotography languages, techniques, and editorial management.Theywilllearn how tomanageaphotographyblog, combining visual and textual content in a consistent editorial product, create a collective exhibition, and present publicly their production |
Language of instruction | English |
Course type | Lecture |
Credits | 4 US credits - 6 ECTS |
Time | once a week; 3h 30min |
Please be aware that students wishing to attend this course, must have the following required equipment:
- - digital SLR or mirrorless camera with a mid-range zoom (e.g., 18-55, 18-70 for APS-C, or 28-80 for Full Frame cameras) or with prime lenses (wide-angle, normal, telephoto lenses) + battery charger; bridge compact cameras with zoom lens and full manual controls are admitted for the course, automatic-only cameras or smartphones are not suitable;
- - personal laptop with Adobe Lightroom Classic installed and at least 50 Gb of free storage memory (otherwise an external extra memory is required);
- - if not available on the computer: memory card reader or data transfer cable (camera to pc).
- - solid tripod suitable to hold firmly the camera standing up (Tripods may also be rented from AEF)
