Private Institute of Photography
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES 2019
CONTENT: - BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE - SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE - DARKROOM INDIVIDUAL COURSE - GALLERY - CREDITS
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VISION & CONCEPT of the FOTOfactory Technical knowledge is a good base but ultimately only a tool used in making a good photograph. We therefore give special attention to image communication and how to give a visual message more expressiveness. This is a vital aspect of all our photographic courses. We only work with (guest) teachers who work in their own field and therefore know what they are talking about. Through using their experience, enthusiasm and professional attitude they will try to transfer their knowledge to you. Specific practical assignments and personal attention bring out the best in oneself. This is achieved by using a highly varied and up-to-date- curriculum. For you as a student this means that you will be given many photographic assignments. Besides these assignments part of your lessons will include; art history, film techniques, lightroom & photoshop, graphic design, image analysis, camera & lens knowledge, styling and studio. Workshops, projects, work areas, bookkeeping and portfolio reviews are also essential parts of your training. You can discuss your progress with our tutors. This will make sure that your ultimate step towards photography as a profession is as small as possible. This is why our students see the FOTOfactory as the best Private Institute of Photography in Holland.
DEVELOP YOURSELF Photography is an extremely diverse medium. Chemical and digital photography currently live side by side with each other and often merge. New technologies, software, visions on photography... We run courses and workshops for beginners and experienced photographers alike. Five day workshops and intensive courses lasting several weeks cover areas from studio lighting for beginners to digital capture with camera movements for professionals. Our courses are presented in a relaxed atmosphere where student involvement is encouraged, feedback is important, and the instructors are always available to answer questions. Regardless of one’s ambitions, a single good course can make photography that much more fun. The FOTOfactory uses modern teaching methods. We show you various aspects of photography, related to different photographers. All our courses include supervised photography on location in or near Amsterdam. We will provide you with all the necessary technical and compositional information to help you to become confident with your digital or film camera. All the instructors of our courses are professional photographers as well as good trained teachers. We believe that learning should be a combination of quality and fun! The FOTOfactory is located in the centre of Amsterdam on 5 minutes walking distance from Amsterdam Central Station. C
STARTING COURSES 2019 for starting photography students: Basic Photography Course Summer Photography Course Darkroom Individual Course
5 days 5 days 3 days
Basic Photography Course & Summer Photography Course ( preparatory process - FASE I) This is the complete course for starting photographers for learning basic photography techniques. Designed to give you the necessary information and help needed to become confident with your digital or film camera. All aspects of basic photography are covered including technical and compositional know-how and skills. This course is for beginners or photographers who are moving from film to digital. It aims to demystify your digital camera and the basics Adobe Photoshop by concentrating on practical, real world problems, enabling you to shoot more and worry less. During the course picture taking sessions are included. The first day you will concentrate on the camera, aiming to give you the confidence that you are getting the most from it. Topics are : Exposure, Iso, depth of field, movement, composition. Day two you will learn the fundamentals of composition and visual storytelling. You will will be taught how to develop a personal project, how to make best use of instagram and how to create a stopmotion. During day three, you will work with Photoshop and learn to basics of producing and correct/ manipulate images, working with layers, making selections, adjusting colorbalance, retouching etc. Pop-art, panning technique, abstract photography, sequences, you will learn it all.
During day four you will start working and shooting a street photography project, it can be photography or film related. All day we will be improving the results, by analyzing and discussing and of course reshooting. The last day you finish your portfolio in post production and present it to the other students and teacher(s). When you finish the Course successfully you will receive a certificate that will give you access to the professional F3Y Course Schedule: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Camera Knowledge Composition & history of photography, Instagram, Stopmotion Digital techniques, Photoshop techniques Shoot, discuss, re shoot Post production and presentation
The Basic Photography Course/ Summer Photography Course takes 5 days and is an ideal course to learn more about your camera, composition, Amsterdam and how to improve your own portfolio. Costs 2019: Basic Photography Course: € 895,- (0 % VAT excluded) (http://www.thefotofactory.nl/basic-photography-course/) Darkroom Individual Course:
€ 895,- (0 % VAT excluded)
Summercourse (13-17 July 2019): € 895,- (0 % VAT excluded) (http://www.thefotofactory.nl/summer-photography-course/)
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AMSTERDAM COURSES 2019 City Amsterdam’s appeal lies in its rich cultural heritage, diverse and creative culture, commercial dynamism and high quality of life. Ultimately, the city’s strongest asset is its people: the people who live here, the people who work here, the people who study here, and the people who visit here. Amsterdam residents enjoy a good quality of life. The City of Amsterdam places a lot of focus on living healthy, including promoting sporting activities and cycling, investing in sustainable initiatives like Green Roofs and recharging stations for electric automobiles. Amsterdam is an international city of culture, with a highly diverse population from somewhere around 180 backgrounds enjoying a broad range of arts & culture. Amsterdam has been witnessing a great increase in diversity from ethnic minorities as well as residents from Europe and abroad, ultimately contributing to its diverse and lively culture. The City of Amsterdam recognises the value this diversity has on society and culture and has created policies to reinforce this.
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LOCATION COURSES 2019 Neighbourhood We are located in the heart of Amsterdam. The FOTOfactory lies in the historical center of Amsterdam, approximately 750 meters south of the main transportation hub, Centraal Station, at the original location of the dam in the river Amstel. All the main attractions are on walking distance, like the Dam Square, the New Church, the Palace, Foam, and Huis Marseille, the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk, van Gogh Museum, but also the famous shopping areas like nieuwendijk and Kalverstraat, Waterlooplein Market and and Nieuwmarket. Being located just around the corner of the Red Light district brings an extra vibe to the location. Also visiting the Flower Market, just a 10 min walk, with all its beautifull colors and amazing diversity in plants and flowers is an amazing experience for a lot of visitors. In the evening hours the neighbourhood is coming a life with a lot of little bars and restaurants. But also the theatres, dance events and diverse pub scene, makes you feel being part of Amsterdams daily life. Come and enjoy the city of Amsterdam!!
CITY COURSES 2019 Location Director of Staff: Phone: Website: E-mail : Skype: Chamber of Commerce: VAT: SWIFT-code: IBAN-code:
Bethanienstraat 5-B 1012 BZ Amsterdam Desiree Vroemen +31 (0)20 7766 766 www.thefotofactory.nl info@thefotofactory.nl thefotofactoryams 10044098 @ Amsterdam NL8138.61.524.B01 INGBNL2A NL33 INGB 0004314180 @ Amsterdam
photography by our students: Esmaralda Naalden, Kyla Hancock, Jualia Homayounnejad, Suraya de Leeuw, Barbara Pavie, Andrey Vlasenko, Nina Rocha van de Put, Miranda de Weerd, Jasper de Waal, Ankie van Dijk, Mounir Raji, Marques Malacia, Sona Brisdet Shahinyan, Martijn Held, Mary Brewer, Kitty Stoop, Marjolein Bijpost, Anna Onopiuk, Ronald Griffioen, Erica Sarneel, Tom Wilmes, Roel Brekelmans, Suzanne Rotteveel, Arjan Roodink, Roel Beurskens, Kathy Koopmans and Erik Beets.
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Private Institute of Photography www.thefotofactory.nl - +31 (0) 20 7766 766 - Keizersgracht 82-bg - 1015 CT Amsterdam