European School
Each year, Les Boutographies presents a European school or university course in which photography plays a key role.
Methodology
The El Observatorio classroom is a unique space whose appearance is a deliberate departure from the classical architecture of an institutional classroom. A large table occupies the physical and symbolic centre of the training activity. Its square shape immediately breaks the 'hierarchical' relationship between students and teachers: during lessons and sessions to review the material produced, everyone sits side by side and shares an absolutely horizontal working and communication space that encourages dialogue, collective reflection and teamwork.
The teaching team's mission is therefore to accompany the participants in a process of photographic discovery and experimentation, stimulating them, questioning them, proposing alternatives, opening up new creative perspectives, collaborating in the analysis of the photographic material produced, constantly asking questions without ever imposing answers.
Letting participants take responsibility for each creative choice is an effective way of defending the richness and uniqueness of each point of view and nurturing its development.
Photographic production is constantly reviewed in groups, with the aim of encouraging dialogue around photographic practice, both one's own and that of others.
All our courses culminate in the formalisation of the projects carried out within the framework of an exhibition. It's an experience that allows participants to put into practice what they've learnt in class, from choosing materials and supports to printing and installation techniques.
PROGRAMME
- Introduction to visual and photographic storytelling: formats, structures, sequences, rhythm.
- Telling with intention and effect: how to sequence a photographic project?
Criteria and methodologies for articulating a visual narrative on the page.
- Analysis of case studies:
DELTA (Camilla de Maffei)
IN THE CITY OF... (Eugeni Gay)
- Introduction to the book object and its basic elements
- Narrative structures: collective analysis of books
- Materials and workflows: technical advice.
- Relationships with professionals in the sector: designers, publishers, printers, etc.
- Collective review of participants' projects.
Workshop
TITLE : From photographic project to photo book
LANGUAGES: FRENCH/ENGLISH
DURATION: 12 H / 2 SESSIONS OF 6 H
DATES: SATURDAY 11 & SUNDAY 12 MAY 2024
SCHEDULE : 10:00 > 13:00 & 14:00 > 17:00
PRICE: 250€ Student price - 300€ Full price
A workshop for those wishing to acquire new tools and skills to deal with the process of formalising a photographic project into a book.
To this end, we will explore the key aspects of photographic storytelling, analysing all the elements that contribute to the construction of an effective visual narrative.
The specific features of the book object and the fundamental elements of its structure (rhythm, chapters, narrative) will be highlighted, and the narrative possibilities it offers will be examined by analysing sequencing methodologies, criteria and strategies. We will talk about workflows, materials, technical details and pre-press.
All this will be done through the analysis of practical cases, the study of reference books and the collective examination of the photographic project of the participants who wish to teach it.
El Observatorio
An educational workshop specialising in art photography and visual storytelling.
Through a programme of courses focused on reflection and critical analysis of the image or on photographic practice and experimentation, El Observatorio promotes knowledge and understanding of visual language and actively collaborates in the development of new photographic narratives through the training and promotion of emerging authors.
Founded in Barcelona in 2011, it is coordinated by Camilla de Maffei and Eugeni Gay, who in their 13 years of experience have helped more than 300 authors to create their photographic projects.
The team of teachers who work with them on the courses is made up of the best professionals in the world of photography (photographers, editors, curators, multimedia creators and designers) and professionals specialising in related disciplines (visual artists, social researchers, journalists, anthropologists, writers).
Since its creation, El Observatorio has opted for a flexible and dynamic format that has enabled it to modify and extend the educational content offered, in line with the needs generated by the evolution of photographic practice over the years.
El Observatorio
C. de Camprodon, 28
08012 Barcelona
