Contemporary art photography

City Lit

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In London

£ 179 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course introduces you to both the theory and the practice of photography as a fine art, and how this can influence your work. We will explore the history, concepts and theories behind the position of photography within fine art. We will consider techniques and technologies such as camera types, lighting, traditional and digital printing influencing fine art photography in today's world, and give you guidance on opportunities for exhibiting and publishing work on the commercial market.
What previous students liked most about this course: “Feeling pushed to think much harder than I ordinarily might. I liked what felt like an uncompromising approach to the this subject. Greta humour! ; ) “
“Very interesting to learn about photographers and their artistic work.”
“The course gave me a new way of looking at photography.“
“I have a greater understanding of the wide range of contemporary art photography practices that exist and their influences.”
“Very interesting subject and challenging level of discussion - plenty to take away and follow up myself.”
“Time for review of work. Broadness of material covered – good food for thought.”

Facilities

Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- discuss a range of historical examples of art photography
- experiment with technology and formats to realise creative ideas
- understand how technology has affected what is produced in fine art photography
- benefit from feedback and comments about your own work
- identify conceptual strands in contemporary photography
- demonstrate awareness of how fine art photography functions as a business
- develop strategies for the publicity and marketing of your own work.

Please bring some examples of your own work to take advantage of opportunities for feedback and progression. If you are not a practitioner you will not be expected to bring work but will be invited to participate in the discussion and feedback sessions.
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If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount

Illustrated lectures, group discussion and viewing and discussing the work of contemporary artists. You will have opportunities to show and receive tutor and peer feedback on your own work.

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Subjects

  • Art
  • Art Photography

Course programme

- Historical examples of photography as art
- Current fine art photography practice and current conceptual approaches
- What is published and exhibited in today's art world
- Experimenting creatively with technology
- Exhibiting or publishing work and what is most appropriate
- Describing your work and writing an artist statement
- The ‘business’ of fine art photography including agents, museums, galleries, and opportunities
- Project reviews and feedback during the class
- Showcasing tips and platforms.

Additional information

City Lit offer a whole range of specialised photographic courses and others with a fine art orientation. Browse the photography section of the City Lit prospectus or check the website for inspiration. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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