Call for Participants Applications
Training of Trainers of Photography (beginners)
25 – 29 May 2015 in Johannesburg Organized by the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg in collaboration with the Market Photo Workshop as part of Centers of Learning for Photography in Africa (CLPA) Course elements
The five-day training course will include the following elements:
o Defining and structuring training modules (theoretical/historical framework, technique, concept, preparation, presentation)
o Pedagogical training and discussion
o Training platforms and avenues
o Technique and infrastructure
The Goethe-Institut and the Market Photo Workshop invite photography practitioners involved in education and the training of photography (beginners), to participate in the training course, which will be followed by an online mentoring and support program. The training course, travels and accommodation are covered by the Goethe-Institut for participants, who will be expected to participate for the full duration of the course, and commit to playing a role in the long-term execution of the CLPA-initiative.
Background
The aim of CLPA is to contribute to the professionalisation of photography on the African continent, by securing the access to high quality educators and forming a strong education resource network. This network of independent, well-equipped and self-sustainable training structures will facilitate training initiatives’ access to educational tools (documentation, methods, modules, online platforms etc.). It will furthermore engage in curriculum development activities (incl. inventory, research, knowledge sharing etc.).
The Goethe-Institut’s role of an incubator, entails providing financial, intellectual and infrastructural support during the first project phase. Such support mainly consists of designing, organizing and hosting training workshops and meetings in close collaboration with its main partner, the Market Photo Workshop. It also entails facilitating networking and exchange between learning institutions, educators and other practitioners in the field as well as conducting research on educational resources available online and offline, and improving their accessibility. The
project collective consists of representatives for photography training structures from across the continent and the African Diaspora, incl. Egypt, Sudan, Nigeria, South Africa and Germany.
Requirements for participation
Applicants should be experienced photographers and/or have first experiences as trainers of photography or related lens based practice, who work independently or as representatives for an institution that teaches photography or further the art and craft of photography in Africa in other ways.
The selection of participants will be made at the discretion of the Goethe-Institut and the Market Photo Workshop.
To apply
Please submit your application, according to the below, to katarina.hedren@johannesburg.goethe.org by 6th of April 2015:
- A Filled out application form
- A C.V detailing your relevant educational and professional experience
- A motivation letter of not more 500 words, which should include a reflection on the present and the future of photography and photography training in your region (the state of the industry, opportunities, challenges and your vision for the way ahead).
25 – 29 May 2015 in Johannesburg Organized by the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg in collaboration with the Market Photo Workshop as part of Centers of Learning for Photography in Africa (CLPA) Course elements
The five-day training course will include the following elements:
o Defining and structuring training modules (theoretical/historical framework, technique, concept, preparation, presentation)
o Pedagogical training and discussion
o Training platforms and avenues
o Technique and infrastructure
The Goethe-Institut and the Market Photo Workshop invite photography practitioners involved in education and the training of photography (beginners), to participate in the training course, which will be followed by an online mentoring and support program. The training course, travels and accommodation are covered by the Goethe-Institut for participants, who will be expected to participate for the full duration of the course, and commit to playing a role in the long-term execution of the CLPA-initiative.
Background
The aim of CLPA is to contribute to the professionalisation of photography on the African continent, by securing the access to high quality educators and forming a strong education resource network. This network of independent, well-equipped and self-sustainable training structures will facilitate training initiatives’ access to educational tools (documentation, methods, modules, online platforms etc.). It will furthermore engage in curriculum development activities (incl. inventory, research, knowledge sharing etc.).
The Goethe-Institut’s role of an incubator, entails providing financial, intellectual and infrastructural support during the first project phase. Such support mainly consists of designing, organizing and hosting training workshops and meetings in close collaboration with its main partner, the Market Photo Workshop. It also entails facilitating networking and exchange between learning institutions, educators and other practitioners in the field as well as conducting research on educational resources available online and offline, and improving their accessibility. The
project collective consists of representatives for photography training structures from across the continent and the African Diaspora, incl. Egypt, Sudan, Nigeria, South Africa and Germany.
Requirements for participation
Applicants should be experienced photographers and/or have first experiences as trainers of photography or related lens based practice, who work independently or as representatives for an institution that teaches photography or further the art and craft of photography in Africa in other ways.
The selection of participants will be made at the discretion of the Goethe-Institut and the Market Photo Workshop.
To apply
Please submit your application, according to the below, to katarina.hedren@johannesburg.goethe.org by 6th of April 2015:
- A Filled out application form
- A C.V detailing your relevant educational and professional experience
- A motivation letter of not more 500 words, which should include a reflection on the present and the future of photography and photography training in your region (the state of the industry, opportunities, challenges and your vision for the way ahead).
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