Founder: Angelo Caligaris
Scuola Romana di Fotografia e Cinema is a cultural reference point and it became a recognized part of the artistic landscape of the capital. The school is the realization of a dream and fruit of a project of an artist, who since the early 70s has been animating the roman culture life, Angelo Caligaris, painter and photographer. In 1992, he established, together with Duccio Trombadori, an educational centre with the aim to train future professional photographers as well as to lay theground for developing a deeper insight into other form of artistic expression.
It was the year 1847 when an international group of photographers, with a keen interest in technological innovations in photography, met in café Greco to discuss objectives and activities with regards to the architecture and landscape of Rome of Pope Pius IX. The latest technological developments, the paper negative altogether with a new style in photography – romantic-pictorials- led to the emergence of an enthusiastic group with more coherent methods of photographic work. Apart from French photographers Flacheron, Normand and Constant, the group, whose works were shown in many important exhibitions in Paris, consisted of Giacomo Caneva and James Anderson, British rival to Alinari, who depicted urban landscapes in a form of a postcard.
We are proud of the fact that the history of our school is rooted in the past so noble and full of innovation, at the same time Roman and cosmopolitan. We are also proud to trace our ancestry to the Roman School, emerged from the discordant voices ofschools of painting of the 30s of the 20th century and a romantic photography of the 19thcentury. In our veins runs the sap of the progressive root that binds our name to that great artists who remained attentive to the most urgent and vital problems of humanity, without ever bending to a single philosophy, monarch, regime, discarding bombastic rhetoric, avoiding the rude and grandiloquent language of power and empty, pompous official manner. However, it should also be remembered that there is another element flowing in our blood: that of photographic research, passionate and friendly, hardly content with what has already been said, done, seen and heard. We are heirs of trends that arise from a particular territory but by nature speak the universal language. The arts, and photography too, can easily evolve into rigidacademic subjects, unless you create a nucleus of thought and action that promotes freedom of research without sacrificing the technique of photography. The Roman school felt it was the latter and we are their heirs.
We are born in a way like the crowns of pines of Pincio terraces, which reign on the horizon; moulded by the neoclassical panorama of Piazza del Popolo and by its colours at sunset we are born to some extent as if from the ruins of a bombed town., such as accurate tonal transitions Mafais’ frameworks , thirsty like a Pirandellos’ white and pink , elegant and cruel as the reds of Scipione, we feel at home among the excited crowd swarming the Spanish Steps and at Christmas as midsummer, speaks all languages the world, but we are also at home among the desperate crowd wot on, July 19 ’43, is listening to Pius XII who rushed to the Scalo San Lorenzo in the rubble of the bombing.
We believe in direct contact with things, to refine strategies of documentary, but also to refine the links between and artistic and photographic point of view, in a process of identity formation, not only as a professional photographer, but also as a conscious witness, observer and interpreter of one’s own time. We have many stories to tell and many we would like to know, with so many experiences to share as well as to live through. We are immersed in the history but at the same time we are focused on the signs of the future. We live and we are witness of creative and photographic research, social engagement and contact with the territory in a city that has always spoken to the world. We are deeply conscious and proud of all that, and that is the baggage that we bring when we meet with others, connect to the global network of the twenty-first century.
LEVEL 1
The first-level courses are ideal for those who start with zero knowledge of photography. It is also an excellent course for those who are self-taught photographers but would like to deepen their knowledge on a professional basis. There are no exams or additional requirements to join the course.
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Duration
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LEVEL 1: 8 months per year
LEVEL 2: 8 months per year LEVEL 3: 8 months per year |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ – 4 hours |
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Frequency
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4 – 5 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Morning 9:30 – 13:30
Afternoon 14:30 – 18:30 |
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Examinations
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Mid: at the end of the first quarter of each year
Final exam: at the end of each academic year it is necessary to successfully pass all years and obtain a certificate of merit |
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit on request at the end of the first and second year
Diploma with Merit at the end of the third year |
The course, which lasts up to 3 years, is aimed to train technical and cultural photographers in the main areas of the profession such as advertising, reportage, fashion, still life and fine arts. A professional will work with students to show all technical, cultural and creative problems of professional photography in order to prepare the final year students to successfully face the professional world. Each year is autonomous with separate objectives. Each year ends with an examination it is therefore not “required” to attend all three years.
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Duration
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8 months |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ – 4 hours |
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Frequency
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2 – 3 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Morning 9:30 – 13:30
Afternoon 14:30 – 18:30 |
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Examinations
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Mid: at the end of the first quarter
Final exam: at the end of the course, indispensable to pass to next year of course or to obtain the Certificate of Merit |
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit
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Period of 8 months, this course is for those who want to acquire a good knowledge of photography with 35 mm film format, development and printing b/w traditional and digital printing.
Advanced Courses or, alternatively, the second year of the master course are natural further steps in training for students attending the course.
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Duration
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8 months |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ hours |
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Frequency
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2 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Evening 19:00 – 22:30
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Examinations
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Final exam: at the end of the course, indispensable to pass to next year of course or to obtain the Certificate of Merit
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit
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Period of 8 months, this course is for those who want to acquire a good knowledge of photography with 35 mm film format, development and printing b/w traditional and digital printing.
Advanced Courses or, alternatively, the second year of the master course are natural further steps in training for students attending the course.
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Duration
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8 months |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ – 4 hours |
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Frequency
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2 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Morning 9:30 – 13:30
Afternoon 14:30 – 18:30 Evening 19:00 – 22:30 |
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Examinations
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Mid: at the end of the first quarter
Final exam: at the end of the course, indispensable to pass to next year of course or to obtain the Certificate of Merit |
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit
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The course, lasting 8 months, is aimed at those who want to acquire the techniques of shooting in 35 mm and digital, as well as to understand theoretical and practical applications of photoreportage.
The goal of the course is to prepare students to conceptualize, design and produce photoreportage in line with the demands of today’s publishing market. It discusses many aspects of contemporary reportage, ranging from social to ecological issues, with particular attention to a story and photo essay. Apart from lectures with internationally renowned photojournalists there will also be meetings with various professionals from the media industry such as photography editors, journalists, etc.
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Duration
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4 months |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ hours |
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Frequency
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2 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Evening 19:00 – 22:30
Saturday 10:00 – 13:30 / 14:00 – 17:30 |
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Examinations
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Final exam: the pass mark is necessary to obtain the Certificate of Merit. It is optional if you switch to the Specialization Course
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit
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During the course which lasts 4 months you will learn: applied photographic techniques, portrait, professional development, printing negatives in b/w , introduction to digital photography and computer image processing with inkjet printing.
The teaching is based primarily on practical training gained through exercises in the studio with professional photographers. It is a perfect introduction to the wide world of photography.
Technique-enhancing course (supplementary)
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Duration
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4 months |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ hours |
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Frequency
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2 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Evening 19:00 – 22:30
Saturday 10:00 – 13:30 / 14:00 – 17:30 |
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Examinations
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Final exam: at the end of the course, indispensable to pass to next year of course or to obtain the Certificate of Merit
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit
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It is the ideal continuation of the four-month course with an in-depth treatment of previously studied topics. Additionally, introductory classes to shooting techniques with the flash, use of still life in advertising and advanced techniques in digital photography will also be provided. The course includes a series of preparation classes introducing landscape and travel photography. For students who intend to continue their training, it gives a possibility to participate in more advanced courses provided by the school.
LEVEL 2
The second-level courses are for those who already are in possession of excellent knowledge of shooting techniques outdoors and in studio and/or good ability to “photo story” in the photo reportage; it is also suitable for those who want to bring their skills to a professional level. It is necessary to attend an interview.
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Duration
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LEVEL 1: 8 months per year
LEVEL 2: 8 months per year LEVEL 3: 8 months per year |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ – 4 hours |
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Frequency
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4 – 5 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Morning 9:30 – 13:30
Afternoon 14:30 – 18:30 |
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Examinations
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Mid: at the end of the first quarter of each year
Final exam: at the end of each academic year it is necessary to successfully pass all years and obtain a certificate of merit |
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit on request at the end of the first and second year
Diploma with Merit at the end of the third year |
The course, which lasts up to 3 years, is aimed to train technical and cultural photographers in the main areas of the profession such as advertising, reportage, fashion, still life and fine arts. A professional will work with students to show all technical, cultural and creative problems of professional photography in order to prepare the final year students to successfully face the professional world. Each year is autonomous with separate objectives. Each year ends with an examination it is therefore not “required” to attend all three years.
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Duration
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8 months |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ – 4 hours |
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Frequency
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3 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Morning 9:30 – 13:30
Afternoon 14:30 – 18:30 Evening 19:00 – 22:30 |
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Examinations
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Mid: at the end of the first quarter
Final exam: at the end of the course, indispensable to pass to next year of course or to obtain the Certificate of Merit |
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit
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It is designed to be the next stepfor those who have attended the basic courses in the school, and for those who already have adequate preparation. This course is intended to continue thetraining in all major areas of the profession such as reportage, still life, portraiture, fashion and advertising. Professional photographerswill teach students shooting techniques in medium and large format printing, publishing creation reports in line with market demands, digital image processing in accordance with professional standards and fine arts print in black and white
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Duration
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8 months |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ – 4 hours |
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Frequency
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2 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Morning 9:30 – 13:30
Afternoon 14:30 – 18:30 Evening 19:00 – 22:30 |
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Examinations
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Mid: at the end of the first quarter
Final exam: at the end of the course, indispensable to pass to next year of course or to obtain the Certificate of Merit |
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit
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The course, like Advanced Course, is aimed at those who already have adequate preparation and intend to continue their training exclusively in the areas of studio photography such as still life, portrait, and fashion. Students, instructed by the industry professionals, will address the technical recovery in medium and large format, digital image processing in accordance with professional standards, or, optionally, fine art printing in black and white.
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Duration
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8 months |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ – 4 hours |
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Frequency
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1 – 2 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Morning 9:30 – 13:30
Afternoon 14:30 – 18:30 Evening 19:00 – 22:30 |
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Examinations
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Mid: at the end of the first quarter
Final exam: at the end of the course, indispensable to pass to next year of course or to obtain the Certificate of Merit |
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit
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This is a course aimed at those who already have a good knowledge of photography and related skills and wish to gain more professional experience only in the field of publishing, photojournalism and reportage auteur. Along with professionals, students will compare the processes of creation of reports in line with market demand. There are two paths: digital image processing in accordance with professional standards or printing in black and white fine art.
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Duration
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8 months |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ hours |
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Frequency
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1 lesson per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Evening 19:00 – 22:30
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Examinations
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Final exam: at the end of the course, indispensable to pass to next year of course or to obtain the Certificate of Merit
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Qualification awarded
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Certificate of Merit
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The Masterclass is aimed at those who have a good knowledge of the techniques of shooting in 35 mm, development and printing b/w and/or image processing and digital printing.
The aim of the Masterclass is to provide students with the tools needed to design, plan and implement services that are aimed at growing photo-book market for the tourism reporting and landscape photography. Integrative part of this process is research, local knowledge and organization in terms of spatial and temporal of shooting, gaining the ability to contextualize the place of emotional recovery and composition as the foundation narrative. Students are asked to produce fine-art prints as a summary and final work.
LEVEL 3
The third-level courses are for those who are already photographers but need updating their skills in a specializedarea or techniques to confidently face the working world.
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Duration
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LEVEL 1: 8 months per year
LEVEL 2: 8 months per year LEVEL 3: 8 months per year |
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Maximum number
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20 people |
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Lesson Duration
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3 ½ – 4 hours |
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Frequency
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4 – 5 lessons per week |
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Lesson timetable
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Morning 9:30 – 13:30
Afternoon 14:30 – 18:30 |
|
Examinations
|
Mid: at the end of the first quarter of each year
Final exam: at the end of each academic year it is necessary to successfully pass all years and obtain a certificate of merit |
|
Qualification awarded
|
Certificate of Merit on request at the end of the first and second year
Diploma with Merit at the end of the third year |
The course, which lasts up to 3 years, is aimed to train technical and cultural photographers in the main areas of the profession such as advertising, reportage, fashion, still life and fine arts. A professional will work with students to show all technical, cultural and creative problems of professional photography in order to prepare the final year students to successfully face the professional world. Each year is autonomous with separate objectives. Each year ends with an examination it is therefore not “required” to attend all three years.
Professional Modules programme is an alternative to Year 3 of the triennial comprehensive Master, offering training in selected disciplines, such as Portrait / Figure / Fashion, Still Life / Advertising, Commercial Photography Studio, Editorial (Reportage and Photojournalism).
Big part of the course is dedicated to young professionals through continuous contact with industry professionals such as photo editors of journals or photo agencies, art directors in advertising agencies, etc.
The proposed guidelines are:
It is possible to customize a learning path to suit individual requirements.
The cinematography courses provide professional skills in film making through training, testing and production both inside the school and on sets.
The period of study is divided into two semesters which last three and four months. The course is offered both to home and foreign students. The goal of the course is to give knowledge and skills applicable in the film industry through the means of lectures, laboratories and film making projects.
Direction – Screenplay – Production – Photography
The aim of the first part is to train students in all the technical and practical aspects of work related to the film art. Internships in film sets outside the school are provided at this stage.
The second semester will focus on specific practical development of knowledge acquired in first semester, enabling students, under the supervision of all teachers, to make a collective short film in the final phase of the course, from writing scenes, until the project and final post production. Internships in film sets outside the school are provided at this stage.
It is possible to customize a learning path to suit individual requirements
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