The Street Photography Intensive is a bundle of three Open Education courses tailored for intermediate photographers seeking to immerse themselves in capturing the essence of urban life. The program is flexible, allowing students to complete it entirely online, onsite, or through a mix of both formats.
Focusing on the human experience, street photographers skillfully capture decisive moments that offer viewers unique perspectives on everyday life. Through a blend of lectures, assignments, critique sessions, and intermediate photography classes, students explore the practical, cultural, and visual dimensions of this genre. They study techniques employed by experienced street photographers refine their artistic voices, and develop their street photography portfolios.
Topics of study include:
- The history of street photography and what is street photography
- Develop the technical expertise to confidently capture striking images across a variety of environments.
- Learn to approach street photography with cultural awareness and ethical responsibility, understanding how to respectfully engage with and document communities that are not your own while honoring their narratives and lived experiences.
- Image selection and sequencing
- Portable lighting equipment and techniques
Expected Outcomes:
- Understand and practice technical, practical, and ethical aspects of photographing in public places
- Developing photo series and/or a personal voice in street photojournalism
- Refine your ability to observe and anticipate decisive moments, strengthening your storytelling skills through compelling street photography compositions.
Special Benefits:
- Official ICP digital certificate (see requirements below)
- $150 total savings after completing all courses
- Exclusive early registration period before each term
Framework & Courses
This Intensive includes two stages. Stage I courses offer an introduction to the genre of Street Photography, defining what is street photography, learning basic street photography, and covering the technical and practical aspects of this field. Stage II in-person or online street photography courses allow students to learn and practice advanced methodologies, receive important critique for their work, and develop their personal portfolio.
Stage I - Introduction Courses
(successfully complete one of the following street photography classes/combinations):
- Taking it to the Streets: Impromptu Portraits (online and onsite)
- Street Portraits: Intention and Improvisation
- iPhone Street Photography
Stage II – Below is a sample of Stage II Street Photography courses, click the link to see all current courses
(successfully complete two Stage II courses):
- Advanced Street Photography: Finding Your Voice (online)
- Street Immersion (onsite and online)
- Street Photography: Curiosity, Instinct, and Comfortable Shoes
- On the Street: Approaching Strangers
Most courses in street photography range between 5-10 meetings. Click on ‘Register for Upcoming Courses’ for a list of next available classes including dates, course descriptions, faculty, and tuition (fees are presented before discount).
Important Notes
- All courses need to be completed within a period of 1-year from the date of registration (excluding approved past courses)
- A selection of classes will be available for registration at each stage of the program, but ICP may choose not to run all courses each term.
- Courses should be taken in order according to the program’s structure.
- Completion of more than one course in Stage I does not credit other stages.
- Retroactive registration to this certificate program is allowed also after completing one of the courses in Stage I or Stage II.
Prerequisites
The Street Photography Intensive is an intermediate program: You are comfortable using your camera, whether film or digital, and with your photographic practice. You have experience using Adobe applications such as Lightroom or Photoshop. You may want to understand how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, practice creative methodologies, or learn how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work. Students must meet the prerequisites of each course they register for as part of the program.
Tuition
Enrollment to the Street Photography Intensive is open throughout the year. Once enrolled, students may select their preferred courses (see ‘Register for Upcoming Courses’ above). Use the ‘Enroll in Intensive’ button below to submit your online application form (no preparations are needed).
Depending on students’ course selection, the total tuition can range between $1165–$2120 and includes:
• A non-refundable registration fee of $300
• The discounted fees of the selected and studied courses. Courses’ fees range between $380–925 and enrolled students receive $150 discounts on each of their courses (total discount of $450).
Certification
Students must pass all required street photography courses before receiving ICP certification. All courses must be completed within a period of 1-year from the date of registration (excluding approved past courses). Additionally, to receive their certificate, students need to present an edited and sequenced selection of 10-20 pictures they have photographed as part of this program. Once a student completes the requirements, a request for the certificate should be submitted using the button below.
Contact
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212.857.0001