Magnum Workshop Foto Freo January 28, 2010
Posted by bohdan.warchomij in : Foto Freo, Magnum, Workshops , add a commentMagnum Workshop Fremantle
The Magnum Workshop Fremantle is a five day intensive, practice oriented workshop that seeks to provide personal photographic growth in an intimate but intensive environment. The Workshops will be led by three experienced Magnum photographers; Trent Parke, David Alan Harvey and Chien-Chi Chang, each with a distinctive visual style and approach to photography. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to shoot, polish and publish their work under the guidance of these experienced photographers and to build a new body of work under the direction of knowledgeable practitioners.
- Photo Copyright Trent Parke MAGNUM
The Magnum Workshop Fremantle is a headlining event of FotoFreo 2010: The City of Fremantle Festival of Photography, Australia’s leading biennial photography festival. Established since 2002, FotoFreo is a month long celebration of photography showcasing the work of internationally renowned and emerging photographers, generating awareness, inciting discussion and creating a forum for the exploration of ideas and issues relating to the practice and art of photography.
The workshops will be held at the Fremantle Arts Centre, a vibrant organisation in the centre of Fremantle which runs exhibitions, workshops, residencies and events. It is housed in an attractive heritage building with extensive gardens and is the perfect venue for workshops.
The Workshop
Aimed at photographers with a good understanding of photographic practices, the event will lead 3 intimate groups of twelve individuals through an intensive 5 day program of shooting, daily reviews, group critiques, mentoring, editing sessions and the opportunity to learn amongst peers. Successful candidates will spend the five days alongside one selected photographer to develop visual language, photographic identity, practical, technical and conceptual skills and the expertise required to compete in a changing marketplace.
All 3 individual workshops will be held in English and each class will be assigned a teacher’s assistant who will aid both instructors and students with technical or logistical questions and to help orientate students with story ideas. Participants will be directed to document local interest stories about Perth and the surrounding area and apply this to their individual photographic style. Candidates will also be actively encouraged to engage in and attend the diverse schedule of the FotoFreo festival events (20 March – 18 April). Forming part of FotoFreo’s extensive programming, each Magnum photographer will present their work through audiovisual showings at the Notre Dame Theatrette.
The workshop will culminate in a public projection of the candidate’s work (which will form part of the official festival programming) at the Fremantle Arts Centre and the production of group books, generously provided by creative publishing platform, Blurb books.
Requirements
Participant photographers will be selected on the strength of portfolios submitted online. These portfolios should consist of 10 images and reflect the photographic interests and style of the applicant. Ideally a portfolio should include a project shot over a period of time and be edited in the form of a photo essay. A good level of photographic aptitude will be essential criteria for participation and candidates should arrive comfortable with their equipment and ready to photograph.
Selected participants should ideally arrive with at least one project idea they wish to develop during the workshop. We recommend that research be conducted before the workshop begins. This should include contact liaison, access information and even preliminary shooting. Project ideas will be discussed at the beginning of the week, and participants will be responsible for their own project coordination. All projects must be conducted within Fremantle and the surrounding area.
Due to the fast pace of the workshop, Magnum highly recommends that participants produce and edit their work digitally, using their own laptops. Individuals wishing to use film may do so, but at their own cost and during the time imposed. The workshop will recommend a lab service where possible.
Please note: Magnum Photos reserves the right to cancel or replace Magnum photographers on any workshops with less than 8 participants. Students who are accepted on a cancelled workshop will be given a either a full refund or a place with another photographer. In the event of a cancellation, students will be given at least 2 weeks advance notice.
Tuition
£800 plus VAT (does not include travel, accommodations or on the ground expenses)
All applicants must submit a £65 application fee, which will be applied to your tuition if you are accepted into the workshop. This fee will be fully refunded, minus a 5% service fee, if you are NOT accepted into the workshop.
Applications without a fee will not be processed.
Travel & Accommodation
Participants are expected to make their own arrangements regarding travel and accommodation; a list of suitable accommodation options will be provided to candidates upon notification of entry. National and international participants should make their way to Perth (airport code PER). Please ensure you have the necessary travel documents in order to attend the event. Magnum Photos and FotoFreo can provide letters of support where necessary.
Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of scholarship funding from FotoFreo 2010 supported by the Department of Culture and the Arts, three Western Australian photographers will be given the opportunity to participate in the Magnum Workshop Fremantle for free. These placements will be allocated on the basis of technical merit, the ability to construct a narrative using images and the perceived benefit to the applicant’s career.
Please click here to apply for the scholarship placements. The scholarship application deadline is Friday 29th January at 6.00pm GMT.
Please note: If your participation is reliant on winning a scholarship place please DO NOT apply via the general application channel. If you are interested in attending the workshop regardless of scholarship allocation, please ALSO complete the general application form below.
For any questions regarding the scholarships please contact Amelia Twiss on atwiss@FotoFreo.com
Applications
Click here to sign-up until Friday 28th February at 6.00pm GMT.
Successful applicants will be informed via email by Tuesday 2nd March. Full payment should be received by Tuesday 9th March to fully confirm your participation.
For queries please contact Fiona Rogers fionar@magnumphotos.co.uk
