DATES & SCHEDULE WITH KEY TOPICS

Group Sessions will be held every other weekday (M, W, F then M, W) from May 11 to May 20.
The 30-minute one-on-one session with Ted will be scheduled separately, but will occur during the May 11-20 timeframe.

The schedule of session topics will be as follows:

Day One, Monday, May 11th — Mapping the Ocean
5:00-7:00 pm CDT
To fully understand the possibilities that photography presents to us, we have to understand the tools of the visual vocabulary and the canvas on which they are applied. The concept of figure/ground relationship is essential to creating pictures that express both interest and intent.

Day Two, Wednesday, May 13th — Elements of a Visual Language
5:00-7:00 pm CDT
In this session, we will learn and understand visual devices that make our images more impactful. We’ll cover the concepts of visual syntax, symbolism, metaphor and context.

Day Three, Friday, May 15th — A Game of Contrasts
5:00-7:00 pm CDT
Successful pictures are always a “balance of contrasts.” Typically in photography contrast is a balance of shadow and light, but we will also look at this in a compositional sense. We will cover concepts such as “The Edge of the Frame”, Visual Balance, Negative Space and the Japanese idea of Koh-Itten.

Day Four, Monday, May 18th — Working In Layers
5:00-7:00 pm CDT
As photography is a 2D representation of a 3D world, understanding how to work in layers will effectively impact your compositional skills. We will discuss vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and sub-framing as veiling techniques; and how to start using these techniques in your own compositional practice.

Day Five, Wednesday, May 20th — Breaking the Fourth Wall
5:00-7:00 pm CDT
Often photographers work image to image. In other words we make a statement in one picture (successful or not), then we move on to the next. In this session we will focus on thinking across images in series or groups. We will develop an understanding of the greater volume of our output encouraging consistency and relationships between images.


CLASS SIZE
Maximum 10 students


CLASS LEVEL
Visually Speaking is designed for photographers of any level, but please note we will not be covering basic camera handling skills. Students must understand concepts of exposure and focusing.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Required Equipment and Materials:
Computer, laptop or tablet with an internet connection
Zoom software and account
Digital camera and editing software
Please prepare and submit a small portfolio of 10 recent images before the first session (submission instructions will be sent following registration).

Prerequisite:
Students will be asked to submit 10 recent images to Ted before the first class session. He designs this workshop specifically for the students who sign up.
Images submitted help him to understand your work and experience before the workshop begins.


FEE INFORMATION
Full tuition is required at time of registration.


CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Cancel on or before Sunday, April 19th — all fees will be refunded less 15% for administrative fees. Cancel on or after Monday, April 20th — no refund will be given. All cancellations must be submitted via email at studio@tedforbes.com.