Speos - January-July professional photography program

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:: 24-WEEK PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM

© Adnyani Dewi		The 24-week Professional Photography Program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in photography with a particular emphasis on digital imaging techniques. The first part, from January to May, covers the fundamentals and all the themes linked to photography: photojournalism, studio photography, computer imaging, traditional and alternative processes, critical studies and aesthetics, as well as the history of photography. Then, during two months, students focus on the necessary techniques to manage and enhance the digital photos produced so far: retouching, photomontage, the creation of portfolios and websites.



		DATES			January 5, 2009 – July 10, 2009 January 4, 2010 – July 9, 2010



		TUITION			12 000 Euros



		SCHEDULE			- full time: 21 hours of course work per week + up to 24 hours of practical work with monitored access to all school facilities - Outside of classes, participants are expected to work on course projects in the darkroom, in the computer lab, in the studio, and in the city. - Studios and classrooms are open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. - Darkrooms are open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. - Our office is open from Monday till Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

:: Courses:

Please note that it is not possible to choose individual courses " à la carte", as the curriculum is designed as a coherent whole.

-> Computer imaging and Image management
-> Computer imaging, specialization
-> Commercial Studio
-> Printing Techniques
-> Photojournalism and Documentary
-> History of Photography / Museum and Gallery Visits
-> Visual Identity
-> IT Essentials

-> Computer imaging and Image management

- 5 hours per week from January to May

In this course students will learn how to manage their work flow after shootings: how to choose and describe their pictures, organize their photo library, develop and correct their digital pictures. The course is based mostly on the program Adobe Lightroom.		© Meggan Gould

-> Computer imaging, specialization

- 15 hours per week during six weeks from June to July

This intensive training (3 hours per day each day of the week) aims at mastering all the techniques linked to computer imaging on the program Adobe Photoshop and to create a website in order to be able to present one’s work as a photographer.

-> Commercial Studio

- 3 hours per week


This course is dedicated to the acquisition of the techniques essential to studio shooting, as well as to the treatment of film and digital images. Students are initiated to the Stop-System, different types of lighting, the general principles of balanced light sources, different types of cameras (from 35mm to the large format), as well as the notions of style and composition in professional photography.		© Natalia KhengJu

-> Printing Techniques

- 1,5 hours per week

© Iris Hrasovec		The course covers printing techniques with the programs Photoshop and Lightroom on Fuji Frontier or Durst Lambda printers as well as large-format ink-jet printers. Color management principles will be studied within the graphic chain of a typical digital lab (screen, printer, viewing booth). Students will gain the necessary knowledge to obtain high quality prints, true to their digital shots, whether by themselves or through a professional lab.

-> Photojournalism and Documentary

- 3 hours per week

The course is designed to give an overview of photojournalism, focusing on three main areas - place, event and theme.

"Chinese new year "© Mark Weidorn		Assignments include the coverage of events in Paris and a long-term documentary project on a Parisian neighborhood. Spéos has access to the Reuters photo-base for consultation of news, sports, and feature photos.

-> History of Photography / Museum and Gallery Visits

- 3 hours per week

© Pierre-Yves Mahe		Combining lectures with visits to museums and galleries, this course aims at giving an overview of the history of photography and the constantly evolving photographic processes, from their origins in France to the present day. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of real prints rather than reproductions, taking advantage of the rich photographic resources available in the museums and galleries of Paris. Whenever possible, meetings with photographers will be organized.

Visits include museums as La Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Le Centre National de la Photographie, Le Musée Carnavalet, Le Musée d'Orsay and others. Gallery visits focus on current temporary exhibitions in Paris, including photographic events such as the "Mois de la Photo" in fall.

-> Visual Identity

- 3 hours per week

� Annamaria Dall'anese		This course aims at encouraging students to develop their own ideas and concepts and turn them into “photographic realities”. It provides them with the critical tools to discuss and analyze their own photos as well as those of their fellow students, so as to give constructive criticism using the basic rules of composition and their own sense of aesthetics..

-> IT Essentials

- 1,5 hours per week

This workshop will bring the student to a “power user” level. All aspects of the operating system will be covered, including tips and tricks: back-up and storage strategy, computer fine-tuning, software maintenance, connecting to a network, sharing resources and communication.