CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Course - Visual Thinking & Making 2022-23

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Greetings all+++

We're excited to announce this CALL FOR APPLICATIONS for VISUAL THINKING & MAKING, a carefully designed 5-month program for photographers who are seeking to strengthen their photography practice and deepen their critical thinking around and through it.

Main program dates: 1 Nov 2022 - 29 March 2023
Application deadline: 30 September 2022
Full Program details available here

What will this course cover?

Month 1 (NOV 1 – 27):
Research
Critical history of photography
Visual Narrative
Visual Aesthetics

Month 2 (28 NOV – 27 DEC):
Project field work I

Month 3 (28 DEC 2022 – 24 JAN 2023):
Writing Workshop – I
Critical thinking and reading on photography
Craft of writing proposals, artist statements
Editing Workshop

Month 4 (25 JAN – 28 FEB):
Project field work II

Month 5 (1 – 29 MARCH):
PhotoBook 101
Exhibition Design
Online Portfolio
Marketing and funding
Final showcase

KEY DATES
30 Sep : Application deadline
12 Oct : Announcement of the selected participants
1 Nov : Beginning of the Program
29 March 2023 : End of the Program

PROGRAM DETAILS

• There are a maximum of 12 seats for the program this year
• Application is open to all nationalities across South Asia. However, the priority will be given to Nepali applicants (10 Nepalis + 2 Internationals).
• The program is designed for young practitioners with a minimum 3-5 years of experience.
• Tuition fee: NPR 70,000 (to be paid in 2 installments – 75% + 25%) for Nepali participants; USD 1000 for non-Nepali participants.
• International students are responsible for their own local expenses including travel and accommodation. photo.circle can help to find local accommodation.
• One deserving Nepali participant will be awarded a full tuition fee waiver and a second Nepali participant will receive a 50% tuition fee waiver.
• The majority of classes will happen in person.

OUR TEACHING TEAM :
Tanvi Mishra
NayanTara Gurung Kakshapati
Valentina Abenavoli
Diwas Raja KC
Sabih Ahmed
Uma Bista
Shikhar Bhattarai
Prasiit Sthapit
Kishor Sharma
Bunu Dhungana
Sagar Chhetri

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit the following to lear...@photocircle.com.np by 30 September 2022:

• A letter of motivation that tells us about yourself and why you wish to participate in this program. (300 – 500 words)
• An updated CV
• A portfolio of 15-20 images that demonstrates your storytelling abilities (single images will not be accepted). Files should be 1000px on the longest side, 72 dpi, named as LASTNAME_01.jpg.

For questions/concerns/confusions regarding the program and its application procedures, please do not hesitate to contact:
Sagar Chhetri – Program Coordinator
sa...@photocircle.com.np / lear...@photocircle.com.np
+9779808380219 (WhatsApp)

Thank you!

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