An intensive three-week documentary photography course in association with London College of Communication.

Apply now for this unique three-week course led by award-winning Magnum photographer Stuart Franklin, Magnum associate Cristina de Middel, and Max Houghton, course leader of MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at LCC.

Now in its sixth year, this intensive course will equip students with the historical and contextual framework required for critical thinking around documentary photography, and offers technical guidance and tutorial support.

Focusing on how to develop a personal project and an authentic voice, you will explore and define your individual approach to documentary photography and consider all elements of successful project development: from research, to access and shooting, editing and sequencing, and the creation of a zine.

Other tutors and lecturers include: Sim Chi Yin (Magnum nominee), Mark Power (Magnum photographer), Jennifer Goods (writer and lecturer), Natasha Caruana (photographer). More lecturers to be announced.

We aim to build an atmosphere that resembles an artist residency: a safe space for creativity and experimentation, and personal development. London will become your home for three weeks and together with your peers, you will be encouraged to critically engage with your photographic practice, take part in evening lectures or simply spend social time together as a group.

<b>This course covers:</b>

• How to devise and research a photographic project: What makes a good idea and how visual storytelling can be employed to best articulate a concept?
• Practical assignments and on location shooting
• Magnum Print Room: during weekend sessions, you will learn tips and tricks to navigate and demystify the photography business, offering career development and networking opportunities
• Lectures led by Magnum photographers and staff, industry experts and LCC faculty
• Museum visit: learn about the Tate Modern photography collection, through a tour with the curator
• Critique: individually and in groups with a focus on technique, subject and personal voice
• Editing and production: learn how editing, sequencing and design can reveal narrative and meaning
• How to present and pitch your work to clients
• Advice surgery with Magnum staff
• Zine workshop: design, print and make your own zine from the work shot over the three-week period.
• Graduation party: celebrate and display work digitally during a public screening.

Selected alumni may have their work featured on the Magnum Website and Magnum Learn Instagram account.

<b>Feedback from previous participants:</b>
<i>“Incredible, worth every penny - I grew both as a photographer and personally as well.”</i>

<i>“The speakers were excellent. I felt like we were getting the best information from the best people in the field. I was blown away by the curriculum and I learned so much.”</i>

<i>“I really enjoyed this course for many reasons but I think the two most important are the variety of speakers and the sense of community fostered between my classmates.”</i>

<b>Where & When</b>
Weekdays
London College of Communication
Elephant & Castle
London SE1 6SB

Weekend
Magnum Photos
63 Gee Street
London EC1V 3RS

5th - 25th August 2020, 10am to 6pm
Monday - Sunday with a programme of evening events


<b>Language</b>
The workshop will be held in English

<b>Fees</b>
£3,300 (incl. VAT). Terms and Conditions apply.

Payments in two instalments made over a 3-month period are possible. Please contact short courses at shortcourses@lcc.arts.ac.uk for more information.

<b>Selection and Requirements</b>
This course is open to 22 applicants and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Students are required to bring their own laptop and camera.

<b>Apply</b>
Click here to register for this course.

<b>Contact</b>
For enquiries relating to this project please email Sonia Jeunet sonia.jeunet@magnumphotos.com