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Next weekend TEFL Course:
27/28 March |
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PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES IN STUNNING BUENOS AIRES
Study photography in the delightful BUENOS AIRES with an
experienced private tutor who will tailor your lessons to your
individual needs. Classes include practical teaching, analysis of your
work, theory and history and regular opportunities to explore and
capture this wonderful city with your camera!
Argentina is stunning! Many
neighbourhoods have their own unique flair, such as the brightly painted
houses of La Boca or beautiful Belgrano. Argentina is a vast country
with a dramatically varied landscape, from the subtropical north to the
sub-Antarctic south. BUENOS AIRES is a vibrant city with a European Flavour.
It is the elegant capital city of Argentina and home of the
flamboyant Tango!
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates! |
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Duration |
2 weeks to 1 year, subject to visa
requirements |
| Requirements |
Minimum age 17, no qualifications necessary
(just a good dose of enthusiasm!) |
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Price |
£895 for 2 weeks, ranging up to £3,445 for
12 weeks.
Full Price List |
| What's included |
►Course
fees and some materials ►Accommodation
►Food (excluding
lunch)
►Meeting you at BA Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Transport to and from your
project
►Full
pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support and backup
►24-hr emergency
support. |
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance, Cost of Visas (if a
visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and assistance),
Return transfer to
airport. |
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Who can do this Project? |
All projects are
open to all nationalities.
Unless otherwise stated, you need to be aged between 17 and 70+ |
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Travellers run photography courses
in Buenos Aires with a well
known and
experienced private teacher who has studied extensively in New York and
Argentina, and has been teaching photography for many years.
All courses are for a period of 4 weeks
and consist of 6 hours per
week (three two hour lessons) - they will be individually
tailored to your level of expertise.
You will have some lessons on location throughout Buenos
Aires (in Museums, at private exhibitions etc) so this is a great
opportunity to explore this incredible city whilst learning to take
better photos. You'll also be given assignments and will need to
investigate the city by yourself to photograph landscapes, characters or
objects according to the guidelines given.
Students of any age can participate - all you need to display
is an enthusiasm for photography and the desire to learn. Your teacher
is fluent in English as well as Spanish, so lessons can be held in
whichever language you would prefer.
Lessons don't have set start and finish dates so are very flexible. You can
also take a 4 week beginner course back to back if you would like, as the
concepts learnt will become more complex.
Private lessons are great if you are
a complete beginner and want to spend time learning at your own pace.
This is also a great option if you want to combine
Photography lessons with another programme, such as Teaching or Spanish
lessons.
If you do want to combine lessons, please
contact us for details.
BEGINNER LEVEL COURSE:
This course aims to teach the principal technical aspects
of photography and at the same time to introduce the narrative concept
of a group of images. The objective is to show photography mainly as a
tool of expressing yourself, allowing the photographer to conceive and
tell stories through images. The student will be encouraged to
experiment, investigate and follow his/her instinct in order to create
his/her own images and identify the relation between images and
concepts.
In regards to the technique, the objective is to learn
and dominate the student’s own camera (analogical or digital),
understanding its virtues and defects to obtain the wanted results. The
course covers the basic operation of the reflex or compact cameras (35
mm) and includes;
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Diaphragm. Field depth. Distinguished focuses.
Shutter speed (movement registers. Frozen image)
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Light measure, exposition. Diaphragm-Speed relation
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Lenses. Different uses and applications. Field depth.
Lighting.
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Different kind of films, sensitivity.
Grain-sensitivity relation
Theory lessons are orientated to analyze and edit the
work done in the atelier. Exhibit of international and local artists’
work is shown to provide practical background of what is said and a
historical revision of photography. Students are free to work in any
camera format (reflex or compact; analogical or digital)
ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE:
Developing a personal vision as a photographer is both
challenging and rewarding. By reviewing other photographers work,
completing class assignments, and participating in critiques, the
student will be encouraged to expand his/her understanding of
photography. Discussions and critiques will focus on finding the best
means for communicating a set of ideas photographically developing
his/her powers of observation and photographic techniques.
The contact sheet or small print will form a structure
for seeing by mapping the evolution of perception through the course.
Although the primary concern will be thematic and aesthetic, the course
will cover technical weaknesses such as film choice, exposure, flash
versus available light, camera placement, camera/subject motion, use of
space, frame edges, selective focus, etc.
Slide shows and/or book reviews will provide an overview
of the history of photography as well as references for further
exploration.
NOTES:
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Students are free to work in any camera format
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Discussions will also focus on editing, sequencing,
and presentation.
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You need to see your photographs not as a collection
of many pictures, but as a body of work.
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Prerequisite: Principles of Black-and-White and Color
Photography, or portfolio review
(15 pictures on a cd)
If you
want to pack in a lot of learning instead of having a relaxed placement,
you can combine your photography course with another placement such as
Spanish or teaching. Your schedule for the courses given above will allow time for studying
and also time for sightseeing and absorbing the experience of being in the
Argentina culture.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
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An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
Latin America.
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New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
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An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
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And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
OPTIONAL
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT:
Add
to your travel experience in Argentina by doing some additional exciting
activities - you never know, you could develop a passion for Latin American
dance, or learn a new skill!
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Tango Courses:
That most flamboyant and exciting of Latin American rhythms. Includes a
weekly Milonga (Tango party) – great fun!
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Salsa Courses:
Salsa music is a synthesis of European and African musical influences that
was born in Cuba. You’ll learn from a Cuban teacher who will tailor lessons
to suit your level, even totally beginners.
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Spanish Language Courses:
You can take a few hours of private lessons a week at the same time as doing
your project. You'll be amazed at how much it will add to your enjoyment
during your stay.
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Photography Courses:
6 hours per week of photography lessons in colourful Buenos Aires where
there is a host of subjects you can capture with your camera.
This
project can also be combined with any of our other projects in Argentina, or
you could even do a second project in a different region of the country, thus
doubling your adventure and enjoyment!
Combined
Placements:
We can arrange for your to do a one-month intensive Spanish course,
followed by a two-month or three-month work experience internship placement.
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ACCOMMODATION |


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HOSTEL:
You'll live a hostel situated in a beautifully renovated historic
building in Downtown Buenos Aires, very conveniently located for
exploring the city and doing shopping. It's big enough to be sociable
and fun, yet small enough to feel at home; a real chance to immerse
yourself in Argentine culture.
You'll share a
dorm room and have access to kitchen facilities.
The hostel
boasts of several amenities like internet and WiFi, a common area, DVD
room, library, book exchange and a housekeeping service.
Food: You’ll be given an allowance for your meals (breakfast and
dinner, lunch is excluded projects in Buenos Aires). This arrangement is
to give you the flexibility to sample the great Argentinean food. Right
on the door step of the hostel there are many cafes and restaurants with
great priced menus just waiting for you….the choice is yours!
HOST FAMILY:
If you would prefer a more cultural experience, we can arrange for you
to stay with a local Argentinean family. Host family accommodation gives
you the opportunity to become more integrated in the local community and
is ideal if you want to practice your Spanish (Basic/intermediate
Spanish is required to stay with a Host Family). You'll have a
comfortable private room and use of the kitchen. Breakfast and dinner is
provided every day and you will usually share a typical Argentinean meal
with your family.
Facilities in host families do vary, but you will have the opportunity
to express your preferences regarding the type of family that you stay
with (for example, a family with/without children, pets etc). If you
stay in a host family you will be provided with the contact details of
other volunteers living in Buenos Aires at the same time as you so that
you won't miss out on any socialising!
Please note that if you'd prefer to live with a host family, there is an
additional supplement of £107 per week, with half-board.
LOCATION:
The romance of Argentina takes one's breath away. The natural wonders alone take
some beating! From the northern deserts to the southern Andean Cordillera, from
Iguazú Falls to the magnificent desolation of Patagonia, Argentina's geography
is varied and stunning.
Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires: This fabulous city is renowned for its
sophistication and has a surprisingly European feel about it. BA is reminiscent
of Paris and its tree-lined avenues and frequent plazas have a beguiling, faded
elegance. Downtown, the Plaza de Mayo is the traditional focus of activity.
Nearby Avenida 9 de Julio is popularly known as the world's widest thoroughfare
and, with its nine lanes of traffic, is truly a pedestrian's nightmare! Avenida
Santa Fe is the most fashionable shopping area.
Argentina is geared up to thrill - from nights tangoing in the chic quarter of
Buenos Aires to gaucho riding in the grasslands of the Pampas. Dynamic and
bustling, a city which seems never to sleep, Buenos Aires is one of the most
exciting cities in Latin America. Tango was born here, restaurants serve all
manner of world cuisines, bars play the latest music, cafés spill on to the
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TRAVEL: |
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You have the option to arrange your
own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would
like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights
and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will
be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Limited, ATOL No. 6856.
Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the
same flight and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other
volunteers on your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up
before leaving for your placement.
You'll fly into
Buenos
Aires where you'll be met by
either Melina or Adriana Saccal,
our local organisers. From the airport you'll be taken to your accommodation.
Several days later, once you have settled in and recovered from the flight,
you will be introduced to your host teaching institutions.
VISAS:
Visa’s are not required for a stay of 90 days if you are a British Passport
holder. If you're from another country, we'll liase with you about
your visa requirements, if any, and make the Visa process very easy.
Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our
volunteers choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination
country.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa
and the level of your air ticket,
of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour to get
a changeable ticket.
To read about the excellent Support
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here.
We can also arrange your flight
dates
to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling around and sightseeing - this is a
fascinating and wondrous country! |





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