Visual Skills School (Pty) Ltd 2011/005518/07186 Jack Hindon Str, Pretoria North.

Tel: 012 565 5204 Fax: 012 565 5232

Website: www. visualskillsschool.com Email: info@visualskillsschool.com

certificate - advanced creative photography course

PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN COLLEGE

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advanced creative photography course - introduction

The Advanced CREATIVE Photography Course is the next step in the VSS photography education program. It is the sequel to the intensive Photography Course and is aimed at students who already have a sound knowledge of photography. The course also serves as an update for established photographers who need to get to grips with the dynamic digital world.Assignments are mostly post-modern, but we do follow a classical approach with traditional film (which is by no means an out-dated medium) with certain applications.

VSS’s fully accredited part time twelve week advanced CREATIVE photography course leads to a part qualification (SAQA US Certificate), and credits towards a National Certificate: Photography, should you wish to pursue it and turn this into a career.

Creative photography does not fall from the sky - one has to develop one’s imagination, learn composition and proper manipulation of images to achieve the effect that inspires awe and admiration.

This course endeavors to teach you creative skills, as well as create opportunities for application of these skills in a multitude of genres, including silkscreen and (hand-print) darkroom work. Ultimately to become an artist using photography as a medium.

Due to potential students having to travel quite a distance for classes we have scheduled this course over 10 weeks apart from final presentation which will be an one-man exhibition: Ÿ one 3 hour lecture Tuesday night every week, the same lecture to be repeated on Friday nights.Ÿ morning theory followed by a practical photography session on Saturday, which will be repeated on Sunday. Days are repeated for students to be able to attend on the day most suitable for him/her. Students traveling far can stay over on Friday night for the Saturday class.Dates can change according to the needs of students, but must be negotiated.Further self-study (notional) hours are compulsory for successful completion of the SAQA US Certificates.Because of the intensity and personal nature of this course, only a limited number of students will be accepted for this course.

On successful completion of this course and submission of your Portfolio of Evidence, (including a one-man exhibition) you will receive Competency Certificates equal to 29 credits on the NQF.Students who have already successfully completed the Intensive Photography Course, acquired 20 credits on the NQF for that part-qualification.Experienced students who have completed both these courses can apply for RPL processes to be employed in order to obtain the full qualification: National Certificate: Photography.

advanced creative photography course - general informationCourse Fees: R7 500.00: Includes: Ÿ Full colour handbook and additional

learning aids.Ÿ All chemicals and paper up to 5 x 7

and 4x5 (large format film). Ÿ Free use of; Studio, darkroom and

VSS’s medium format (Hasselblad) and large format (4x5) cameras.

Ÿ All emulsions and inks for silkscreen.

Ÿ Studio models for creative portrait lighting weekend.

Ÿ Hein’s magnum opus 500 page publication Concise History of Creative Photography - with reference to the Arts (value R950.00). For more on this publication go to www.heinwaschefort.com/public_html/RAZOR/1ST%20PAGE.html

Excludes: Field trips, travel and accommodation and model fees.

Admission and Equipment:This course is for photographers/artists with a sound knowledge and experience in photography and basic knowledge of Lightroom and Photoshop.Laptop.DSLR Camera and accessories.

Facilities:Studio, darkroom, mounting room with equipment. Studio and darkroom can be booked at any time by registered students at no additional charge. Silkscreen station, screens and prep facilities.

Registration:Completed enrolment form and proof of payment will secure your place on the course (latest two weeks prior to commencement).Terms of payment: Three instalments of R2 500 each. First instalment on registration thereafter on or before month end.

Hein Waschefort

Course Leader: Hein Waschefort

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advanced creative photography course - curriculum

1. Photo Appreciation Week 1a: Responding to the subject:

Ÿ Judging modern photographyŸ Personal approach: Ÿ Photoshop CS: Correct procedures

for ultimate imageWeek 1b: Theory: Photo technique:

Ÿ Impact Ÿ Eye movement Ÿ Direction indicatorsŸ Composition; elements, objects,

colours, chiaroscuro Ÿ Technical; exposure, focus, colour

balance

2. ExpressionismWeek 2a: Art vs Photography: Goya,

Richard Avedon and Sally MannŸ Large format camera (4"x5"):

Tilt, shift and cover powerŸ Photoshop CS: Layers and

creative filtersWeek 2b: Theory: Advanced studio

lighting and mixed lighting.Ÿ Practical:Ÿ Shoot (digital and film (4"x5"))

expressionist photos in style of Sally Mann’s Proud Flesh and Richard Avedon’s American West

Ÿ Process films in DarkroomŸ Create expressionistic photos in

Photoshop using filters and layers

Practical: Ÿ Make a mould of your own

face with plaster-of-paris to create a mask.

Ÿ Take photos of mask. Ÿ Photography of the mask is

up to you. Anything goes.

Home study: write an essay on what your motivation was.

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certificate - intensive photography course - curriculumadvanced creative photography course - curriculum3. Neo Classisism /PictorialismWeek 3a: Art vs Photography: David, Edward

Steichen, Alfred Stieglitz and Camera Work

Ÿ Theory: Medium format camera (6x6): Leaf shutter, curtain shutter and sync

Ÿ Practical: In studio do a Screbneski (turtle neck) inspired photo with real-time lighting using 6x6 Hasselblad

Week 3b: Theory: The fine print.Ÿ Practical: Print photos in darkroom

taken with large and medium format cameras.

Ÿ Assignment: In the narrative of a Neo Classic or Romantic artist create a setup and shoot digitally.

4. FuturismWeek 4a: Art vs Photography:

Giacomo Balla, Jacques Henri Lartigue, Paul Himmel

Ÿ Panning and slow speed photography; technique and filters

Ÿ Photoshop CS: Layers and blurs

Week 4b: Theory: Time exposure and flash (rear and front sync)

Ÿ Practical: In dance studio take photos of dancers emphasising movement using flash and time exposures.

Ÿ Assignment: On location move, zoom and pan camera with slow exposures for creative results.

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5. DadaWeek 5a: Art vs Photography: Marcel Duchamp,

Man Ray, László Moholy-Nagy and the Bauhaus

Ÿ Multi image photography techniques. Solarisation in darkroom

Ÿ Photoshop CS: Stacking, multi layers and channels. Solarization in Photoshop

Week 5b: Theory: The multi imageŸ Practical: Shoot multi image and dada

inspired image in studio. Ÿ Create photogram in darkroomŸ Assignment: Create a: totally abstract

image and a figurative abstract image using various mediums.

6. Land ArtWeek 6a: Art vs Photography: Harvey Fife, Michael

Heizer, Andy Goldsworthy,Robert Smithson, Richard Long,Nancy Holt, Strijdom Van der Merwe, Christo & Jean-Claude,Wolfgang Volz

Ÿ Characteristics of Land Art, Land Art & PhotographyLand art and landscape art.The Land and: Vegetation, Animals, Geology, Ecology, measurements, Time,Symbolism, Industry, the City

Ÿ Photoshop CS: HDR programs plug-ins and operation.

Week 6b: Practical: Adventure trip to Golden Gate to implement and photograph pre-visualised land art installations:

Ÿ The student has to visit a natural landscape.Ÿ The student has to effect change to the the

landscape by subjecting it to mathematical measurement by demarcation of distance and areas.

Ÿ The student has to document such demarcations to expose the aesthetics of geometric form.

Ÿ No project may be permanent.

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certificate - intensive photography course - curriculumadvanced creative photography course - curriculum

7. Pop artWeek 7a: rt vs Photography: Andy Warhol,

Roy Lichtenstein, David LaChapelle

Ÿ Photoshop CS: Create half-tones of various sizes for screens from single image.

Ÿ Trace half-tone in vector programWeek 7b: Practical: Silk Screen

Ÿ Cut traced half tones on vinyl cutter

Ÿ Weed and apply vinyl on clear base.

Ÿ Burn silk screenŸ In studio shoot retro portrait for

pop art panelŸ Photoshop: Create Pop art panel

with various simulated screen colours. Including post modern pop photo inspired by LaChapelle

Ÿ Assignment: Prepare cloth or canvas to screen on. Book time at VSS to finalise screen print.

8. SurrealismWeek 8a: Art vs Photography: Marc Chagall, René

Magritte, Salvador Dali, Jerry Uelsmann Ÿ Green screen theory and

implementationŸ Photoshop CS: Green screen plug in

and operation. Preparing image for digital printing and screen calibration

Week 8b: Green screen:Ÿ Theory: Shooting using

green screen.Ÿ Practical:Ÿ Shoot pre arranged

models with props and contemporary make-up using green screen and advanced studio lighting

Ÿ Photoshop: Place studio image seamlessly on background of choice. Use advanced Photoshop layering to add other images

Ÿ Assignment: Prepare image for digital printing

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9. CubismWeek 9a: Art vs Photography: Pablo Picasso,

Georges Braque, Ray Metzker, Bernd and Hilla Becher, David Hockney

Ÿ Analytic-, synthetic-, literal-, comparted-, and modern conceptual cubism and decolage.

Ÿ Photoshop CS: Advanced layers, tiles, opacities, mosaic and collage

Week 9b: Theory: Shooting for layers and standardizing exposure.

Ÿ Practical:Ÿ Shoot pre visualised photos for each of

the four cubist genres.Ÿ Photoshop: With multiple images on

layers prepare final workŸ Assignment: Do four cubist images with

description and motivation of each.Ÿ Plan and print images on paper of choice

with at least one set showing a juxtaposition.

10. Art NouveauWeek 10a:Art vs Photography: Alfons Maria Mucha,

Gustav Klimt, Lillian Bassman, Norman Parkinson, Irving Penn

Ÿ Pre Raphaelite images and visual context.Ÿ Photoshop CS: Draw and shape tools in

Photoshop, create shapes and forms in Photoshop, use bevels and textures on layers. How to incorporate rustic textures

Week 10b: Theory: Shooting outdoor with fill-in flash.Ÿ Practical:Ÿ Botshabelo weekend: Take models to

romantic old venue with contemporary wardrobes and make-up. Also shoot saturated and colourful nature backdrops and rustic textures

Ÿ Photoshop: Ÿ Assignment: With multiple images on

layers, drawing shapes and forms, prepare final work inspired by Mucha and the Pre Raphaelites.

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certificate - intensive photography course - curriculumadvanced creative photography course - curriculum11 & 12. Preparation, evaluation and one-

man exhibition.Theory:

Ÿ The bevel cutter and mountingŸ PictureToEXE and odacity for creating AVŸ Resampling images in optimal HD formatŸ Working with jpg and avi extensionsŸ Putting together an AV

Practical:Ÿ Shoot pre visualised photos for each of

the four cubist genres.Ÿ Photoshop: With multiple images on

layers prepare final workAssignment:

Ÿ Print and mount work using mounting board and bevel cutter at VSS

Ÿ Collate all alignments and projects electronically.

Ÿ Create AV using PictureToEXE of course and work

Ÿ Plan market and execute One-man exhibition