For the first time in a long time, there is a sense of excitement around the summer holidays as we step out of our homes, free from arduous school days. We’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, take time out for hobbies, and rediscover familiar scenes anew — our favorite hangout spots, bustling market streets, or cozy nooks and crannies of our neighborhoods. 

To walk with you on this journey of rediscovery, we're back with our annual photography summer camp! Through photography workshops and photo-walks conducted across the city, we’ll relearn the art of looking. Participants will be taught the basics of photography, and practice everything they learn via photo-walks and photography assignments. Join us in learning to observe, appreciate and capture our surroundings by making photographs.

Apart from introducing the basics of photography, the program will include:

• Activities from Peer Ponder Play, an art activity book for children - Students will participate in activities involving discovering and creating art, sculpture, and photographs, and learn to connect and communicate with each other through drawing, storytelling, writing, photography and more.

• Exploring the magic of Cyanotype Printmaking - Cyanotype printing, which involves developing prints by exposing light-sensitive material to the sun, is one of the most accessible alternative photographic processes. Working with your hands and using simple chemistry, sunlight and tap water, children will be able to express themselves in shades of blue.

• Photo-walks and Exhibition - In small groups, children will be guided to take photographs of their city on photo-walks. These photographs will be curated and exhibited as part of an exhibition at  the end of the camp.

It is not compulsory for participants to bring their own cameras. Each participant will be assigned an iPhone for the duration of the camp.

Details:

Venue: Children’s Club, Mylapore 

Address: New 213, (Old 96) V M Street (Behind Jammi Building) Mylapore, Chennai 600 004, India

Dates: May 9th to May 14th, 2022

Timings: 9am - 2pm 

Age: 12 to 16

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Camp Schedule:

Day 1 - Orientation: Students will be taught how to express an idea through photography. Through exercises designed around photography, they will learn to use photo vocabulary to read and understand photographs.. 

Day 2 - Introduction to Camera Perspectives: Through guided photo walks and in-class activities, students will learn to utilize the medium of photography to tell a story. On photo-walks, they will be able to practice their growing skills and learn from in-person feedback.

Day 3 - Understanding Light: Through in-studio set up and shooting outdoors, students will be introduced to Portrait photography and will learn how light plays an important role in making an impactful portrait.

Day 4 - Techniques of Composition: Students will learn multiple techniques that help photographers tell a story to the audience. They will learn how to frame their subjects, their surroundings, and convey a narrative to the audience. Students will also be assigned photography assignments under the supervision of CPB Prism mentors who will help them idea development and execute their project. 

Day 5 - Production, Editing and Curation: Students will begin working on their chosen projects, with on-the-spot feedback. They will work with mentors to understand basic editing techniques, hone their storytelling skills, and learn to create a photo series on a particular theme or topic.

Day 6 - Post-production and Exhibition: Students will design and execute a showcase of their work. Joined by renowned photographers, educators and parents, the showcase will celebrate the stories and narratives of our participating photographers.