Visual Storytelling Intensive

This program offers intermediate and advanced photographers a structured and supportive learning environment for acquiring the knowledge, techniques, and artistic background needed for creating and effectively publishing documentary essays. Socially and culturally conscious storytellers document the human experience aiming to inform or challenge our perceptions by creatively sharing their perspectives. Through lectures, assignments, critique sessions, and class discussions, students examine ethical, social, and visual aspects of the genre, learn methodologies practiced by leaders in the field, and develop their own personal long-term documentary projects. Photographers nearing the publication of their work can benefit from utilizing practical editing and sequencing techniques and adopting useful recommendations and practices.

The Visual Storytelling Intensive can be completed in its entirety online. Additional onsite courses included in the program are offered for students visiting or living in New York.

Prerequisites: The Visual Storytelling Intensive is an intermediate-advanced program: You are comfortable using your camera, whether film or digital, and with your photographic practice. You have experience using Adobe applications such as Lightroom or Photoshop. You may want to understand how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, practice creative methodologies, or learn how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work. In addition, students must meet the prerequisites of each course they register for as part of the program.

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