WHAT IS THIS PROGRAM ABOUT?
- This is a skill development program training college students in Photography, Visual Storytelling, Videography and Soft Skills.
- For college students with a special focus on students from underserved communities and female students
- 10 - 12 students per workshop thoroughly trained across 24 sessions
- In-person sessions conducted by experts, practising artists and guest mentors
- DSLRs provided for the duration of the workshop Portfolio Development, Zines and Exhibition
- An all rounded program that prepares the youth for employment and a start in media arts
- Emphasis on expression in native language as well as in English
- Internship for 3-4 promising students after the program
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
PHASES OF THE WORKSHOP:
This program is split into three phases:
PHASE 1: July - August | Photography
PHASE 2: August - September | Visual Storytelling
PHASE 3: September - November | Videography and Portfolio Development
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
- Technical + visual art skill development
- Contextual understanding of the arts
- Qualitative mentorship - technical and individual development of the students
- Print, Video, Text, Multimedia formats
- Output: Exhibition of student work I Portfolio I Zines (Small photobooks)
- Internship for 3-4 selected students from each college after completion of program
- Co-certification for the program
BENEFITS TO PATRONS
- Individual Patrons to get CPB Patron Circle benefits plus 80G Tax Benefits
- Mention on the CPB Patrons and Supporters
- Plaque at the CPB Lighthouse, Chennai
- Opportunity for the fellows to have an inspiration session with you
- Invitation to the final showcase
- Young creative pool available for recruitment for your organization
YOUR SUPPORT WILL GO TOWARDS...
- Nurturing Future Creative Professionals from India
- Training youth groups from lower income backgrounds
- Helping build sustainable creative careers
- Supporting qualitative mentorship - technical and personal development of the young achievers
- Short-term educational intervention resulting in long-term impact
Support these young talented achievers in helping shape their creative personalities and making them industry-ready!
For further information please connect with:
shuchi@chennaiphotobiennale.com (or) priya@chennaiphotobiennale.com