Talks about photography

A series of one-off talks given by photographers, researchers and academics about photography, the business of photography, current exhibitions and related topics. A complete list of speakers and subjects will be available from November 2011.

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Key course information

Dates
21/02/12 - 27/03/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
6 weeks

Time
18:00 - 20:30

Fees
Full fee: £148^NC

Venue
PS - Photography Studio

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Course code
VY783

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

A series of six one-off talks given by photographers, curators, collectors and academics about their career path, their work and the world of photography. Students will be given some reading material by or about each speaker and each talk will be followed by a discussion.

What topics will we cover?

Confirmed speakers:
Simon Baker is the head of photography for the Tate gallery in London.
Zelda Cheatle is a pioneer in establishing photography as art in Britain. She worked at the Photographer’s Gallery Print Room and subsequently ran the Zelda Cheatle Gallery. Since 2005 she has been Photography Curator for The WMG Photography Fund amassing a collection of 5,000 photographs and loaning to museums from Tate Modern to the Grand Palais, Paris.
Peter Kennard is a London based artist and senior tutor at the Royal College of Art who uses photomontage, photographic installations and exhibitions as a political weapon. His work is in major collections including the Tate, the V&A and the Imperial War Museum. His book @earth was published by the Tate in 2011.
Jenny Matthews is a free-lance photojournalist with a track record of working in conflict zones and for development agencies. She has a particular interest in the lives of women and published ‘Women and War’ in 2003 and subsequently exhibited this work worldwide.
Anne McNeill is the Director of Impressions Gallery in Bradford which was one of the first publicly funded photography galleries in the UK and Europe when it was founded in 1972. The gallery shows work by living contemporary photographers and has a track record of showing 'difficult' work, mid career exhibitions, work by women and by photographers from culturally diverse or non-western backgrounds.
Mark Sealy is Director of Autograph and has initiated the production of over 40 publications, produced exhibitions and residency projects and commissioned artists globally. In partnership with the Institute of International Visual Arts he has initiated and managed the establishment of their new arts and research centre at Rivington Place. He was photography co-ordinator for Africa 95 and has been a jurist for the World Press Photo awards.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Have an increased awareness of the photographic world in London and its role in deciding what photographs are published, displayed and sold.
- Have an increased awareness of the policies and practices of a range of institutions which manage photography
- Have an increased awareness of the daily working lives of a range of photographic practitioners.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

It is open to anyone interested in photography – knowledge of the institutions of photography (newspapers, galleries, auction houses, museum and other collections) will be helpful but by no means essential.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Through talks given by visiting specialists, visual display and discussion. There will probably be some reading set for outside the class and you may be interested in visiting the galleries, museums, universities and auction houses referred to by the speakers.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No, although a notebook will be useful.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

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