Program Overview
The Photography program at CISS International is a 3-week summer school designed for both beginners and experienced photographers. The program provides hands-on, practical learning in various photography genres and emphasizes outdoor photography with guided tours. Students will create a photography portfolio and have the opportunity to showcase their work in the CISS digital newsletter.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Photography program at CISS International is a 3-week summer school designed to help students capture breathtaking images. It aims to provide students with the opportunity to create a photography portfolio and showcase their work at the program's end. The program is open to beginners and experienced photographers alike, focusing on practical, hands-on learning and exploration of various photography genres. The program emphasizes capturing content and exploring the world with a new lens, utilizing guided tours of each city's stunning locations. The program's goal is to allow students to explore and create their own creative style within the field of photography.
Outline:
The Photography program's content includes a variety of photography genres, rotated yearly to offer new experiences for returning students. The curriculum introduces the technical aspects of photography, building a strong foundation in fundamentals before progressing to more creative photography. The program heavily emphasizes workshops and a practical, hands-on approach. Outdoor photography is a central focus, with guided tours of each city's notable locations. Other areas covered may include portrait photography, macro photography, street photography, and landscape photography. The program also incorporates research, encouraging students to draw inspiration from world-famous photographers' techniques and historical significance, influencing their creative styles. The course culminates in a display of student photography work, with the opportunity for inclusion in the CISS digital newsletter.
Teaching:
The program employs expert, qualified tutors who provide individual attention within a group setting, allowing for individualized expression. The teaching approach is primarily practical and hands-on, focusing on workshops and outdoor photography excursions.
Other:
The program requires students to bring their own DSLR camera. Students interested in underwater photography in Brighton are encouraged to bring a waterproof camera and appropriate clothing. The program mentions a "world famous wilderness photographer," Marc Adamus, and displays one of his photographs as an example. The program is offered in twinned locations, allowing students to experience diverse settings and capture a wide range of photographic subjects.
