Ways of Seeing – 6 Month Mentorship and Development Program – Understanding visual narrative and developing a body of work
The 2nd intake for 2018 is now open for applications!
The ‘Ways of Seeing’ 6 Month Mentorship & Development Program commencing late June 2018 in Sydney and Melbourne, has been designed for participants who are committed, driven and wish to be challenged to achieve their creative goals. Participants should have a current body of work they wish to develop or explore as part of their photographic practice or business, or have another specific desired personal or professional outcome.
As a group, each month you will be set a series of assignments. You will be expected to produce a new body of work or further develop an existing project during the program. The program will cover the following areas:
- Developing your own vision and photographic language
- Ideas generation
- Research and developing a series of works for a specific audience / outcome
- Editing, storytelling, the use of text and final presentation of your work suitable for an exhibition, online gallery (personal or business) or blog
- Funding and grant applications
The program is facilitated by Paul McDonald, Director Contact Sheet (part of TWT Creative Precinct) and will feature selected guest speakers who are experienced in all areas of photography, including personal development, running your own business, editing and exhibiting.
You will be set targets and be given a structure to measure your progress throughout the mentorship program. Students will receive individual assignments tailored to their specific goals, in addition to group assignments.
There are two levels to the program.
Standard 6 Month Program:
- Group and individual assignments
- Group and peer review and feedback
- Feedback on all work is provided in a group situation
- Access to a private Facebook Group in which students can share and discuss work with Contact Sheet staff and other students during the program
Premium:
- All of the points listed above
- Three 60 minute one-on-one sessions with Paul McDonald.
Next intake commences May 2018.
Dates of Program for Sydney and Melbourne:
Sydney – 17th February, 17th March, 21st April, 19th May, 9th June, 11th August 2018
Melbourne – 18th February, 18th March, 22nd April, 20th May, 10th June, 12th August 2018
For further information and application process, get in touch with Contact Sheet.
