Documentary Photography Course in Batumi

Dates:

14 Dec

–

16 Feb

Schedule:

The course combines offline and online sessions

Place:

Neo School Panda, Vaja Pshavela St, 118

KINO announces enrollment for a documentary photography course in Batumi, open to participants aged 14 to 22. Over the course of two months, students will learn to tell stories through visual language and create their first photo projects. Participants will gain technical photography skills and explore questions such as:

Where can I find topics for my stories?
Why do photographers conduct research before shooting?
How do I gain access to a community and connect with my subjects?
What shots are essential in a documentary story?
Why is everyone so serious, and can it be more fun?
How can I publish my story in the media or take part in an exhibition?

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PARTISIPATION DETAILS

This intensive course is designed for teens and young adults in Batumi interested in exploring the basics of documentary photography and discovering new opportunities through the medium.

Participants must be aged 14 to 22.No personal camera is required — thanks to the support of the Canon Young Programme, equipment will be provided.

The course is entirely free for participants. In case of high demand, selection will be based on a motivational letter submitted with the application.

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‍SCHEDULE

The course combines offline and online sessions.

All classes take place on weekends, with offline attendance being mandatory. Working on personal projects will require additional time outside class hours.

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OFFLINE (Neo School Panda)

December 14 & 15 (12:30 PM – 6:00 PM):

Two-day documentary photography intensive. Lectures + practice.

January 4 (12:30 PM – 6:00 PM): Hands-on work with professional cameras + city practice.

February 16 (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM): Public showcase of final projects.

ONLINE

7 Zoom lectures on Sundays (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM).

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Teachers

Stanislava Novgorodtseva

Tbilisi

Stanislava Novgorodtseva is an educational program curator at the KINO school and a documentary photographer. She collaborates with various charitable foundations and media outlets. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Calvert Journal, Courrier International, The Village, Bird in Flight, Takie Dela, and others. She is a finalist of several international competitions. Website: novgorodtseva.com