Whether we want it or not, we come across Photo-Graphy, either as viewers and/or makers, in a more or less conscious way in public, professional and private spaces. The visual language of photography not only tells a story, by enabling the story’s understanding, but also shapes the world of images which, as a socially preferred carrier of information, are nowadays (more than) a parallel mode of communication to writing. As a Hungarian painter, photographer, and designer, László Moholy-Nagy, said in 1936: “The illiterate of the future will be the people ignorant of the use of a camera as well as a pen.”
During our workshop, co-organized by SWPS University’s Department of Graphic in Wrocław, we will focus on photography as a socially engaged medium that can shape views and attitudes.
Application deadline: February 10, 2021. Number of places limited.
Main photo: © Grzegorz Lityński
The goal of the workshop is to teach visual langauge competencies. We will focus on explaining the alphabet of photography, exploring its meanings, coding and decoding the world of images and images of the world. Everything will revolve around taking photos, but with the goal of using them as socially critical expressions and attitudes. We are interested in the potential of socially engaged photography as a medium for both dialogue and protest, at the same time. Fundamentally, we are not (only) interested in taking photos, but mostly in observing, revealing, discussing, showing, and manifesting.
The workshop is addressed to students, up to 27 years of age, living in Poland or Germany, interested in international exchange, socially engaged photography, and intercultural communication.
The workshop offers an opportunity to work, learn, and develop photography skills in intercultural teams, through participation in engaging and practical exercises.
The workshops will be conducted in English, German and Polish.
Application deadline: February 10, 2022. Number of places limited.Apply now »
Date and location
February 21-27, 2022
Location: Villa Welchen, Am Lehmstich 15, Oerlinghausen (villawelschen.de)
Cost
- EUR 80, including accommodation, food, and the workshop
- Travel costs will be reimbursed up to PLN 200.00, after the completion of the project.
The workshop is subsidized by the Polish-German Youth Cooperation organization and Distrikt 1900 Rotary International in collaboration with the Rotary Club in Lübbecke
Contact
Dr. Dorota Płuchowska
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