Courses
History of photography and video art
The evolution of photographic practices since the 19th century, with special reference to contemporary imagery and the history of video art.
Visual culture
Theory and methods of visual research; media studies; communication studies; sociology and visual anthropology.
Iconography
Elements of art history, the performing arts, architecture, cinema, multimedia.
Planning
An ongoing exercise in all artistic practices linked to the language of imagery during which the student, step by step, pieces together his or her own work.
Artistic practices
History of methods and techniques; elements of analogical and digital photography; shooting and printing practices; video elaboration and experimentation.
Hands-on courses
Short practical courses focusing on technique, in order to provide the key tools for working with photography and video.
Workshop
Specific exercises, deployment of skills acquired and fieldwork with artists and photographers.
Seminars
Thematic and theoretical debates, artists’ talks, portfolio readings and critical discussion groups.
End of year show
Planning and implementation of the two mid-term shows and that at the end of the course together with the drafting of the exhibition catalogue.