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:: PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY - EXPERT MODULES
The Expert Modules aim at deepening the participants’ previous knowledge and skills in those areas that are most demanded by the professional market. Each module lasts for four weeks. Students can enroll immediately after completing the 32-week Professional Photography Program, or return to Spéos to complement their training in the following year(s).

They can enroll for up to 3 modules, supervised by professionals within the field of photography.

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The Expert Modules cover the subjects of business management, digital image publication, studio photography and photo reportage.
The four weeks combine theory, practice and the completion of a personal project under the guidance of their supervisor.
For those enrolled in several consecutive modules, there is a one-week overlap period. Courses are scheduled so as to permit participants to follow both modules.
DATES
May 26, 2008 – August 1, 2008
May 25, 2009 – July 31, 2009
TUITION
2 900 Euros per module
A 20% discount is granted on the tuition fees of the Expert Modules if taken with the 32-week program
SCHEDULE
 - part-time: 15 hours of course work per week
- Apart from classes, participants are expected to work on course projects in the darkroom, in the computer lab, in the studio, or in the city.
- Our office is open from Monday till Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.





:: Courses:





-> MODULE 1: WORKING AS A PHOTOGRAPHER

- June 16 – July 11, 2008 (part-time)


Different experts present the business management of all kinds of activities linked to professional photography. The module gives an overview of the photographic professions and the market, copyright legislation, marketing, team management, accounting and financial management within the field of photography.





-> MODULE 2: IMAGE BANK – PHOTO PUBLICATION

- July 15 – August 1, 2008 (part-time)


The aim of this module is to introduce participants to the creation of captions for digital images, the set-up and management of an image bank, retouching in view of publication (paper or web), as well as copyright laws. The participants also learn how to work with IT-teams.





-> MODULE 3.1: ADVANCED STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

- June 2 - June 20, 2008
(June 2 - 6: part-time, June 9 – 13: full-time Fashion Week, June 16 – 20: part-time)


Participants are placed into professional situations and study lesser-known aspects of studio set preparations, such as make-up, hairdressing and decoration. The module also presents a range of expert skills used in commercial photography: shooting with integrated digital post-production, specific retouching (culinary, skin, jewelry etc.), exterior studio shooting. Several meetings will be held at professionals’ workplaces.





-> MODULE 3.2: ADVANCED PHOTO REPORTAGE

- May 26 – June 20, 2008 (part-time)


Photojournalism is studied from the point of view of an agency, a magazine, a daily, and an independent photographer. The participants meet professionals from the various domains of image purchase, sale and edition within all kinds of media (press and web). Through these exchanges, they learn how to position themselves and to efficiently prepare their entry into the professional world. Several meetings will be held at professionals’ workplaces.