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Magnum Workshop Barcelona

The Magnum Workshop Barcelona is a unique photography experience led by six experienced Magnum photographers; Antoine D’Agata, Chien-Chi Chang, Bruce Gilden, Carl De Keyzer, Mark Power and Chris Steele-Perkins. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to shoot, polish, publish and show their work under the aegis of experienced photographers and to build a new body of work under the guidance of knowledgeable practitioners.

The Magnum Workshop Barcelona is organised in collaboration with Centre de Fotografia Documental de Barcelona and held across two of the city’s pinnacle cultural venues, the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona (CCCB) and the Institut D’Estudis Fotográfics de Catalunya.

The Workshop
Aimed at photographers with a good understanding of photographic practices, the event will lead 6 intimate groups of twelve individuals through an intensive 5 day program of daily reviews, group critiques, mentoring, editing sessions and the opportunity to learn amongst peers. Successful candidates will spend five days alongside one selected photographer developing visual language, photographic identity, practical, technical and conceptual skills and the expertise required to compete in a changing marketplace. The process of editing and critiquing the work will be a principal part of the learning process and conducted on a daily basis; this is considered an integral part of the workshop experience.

All 6 individual workshops will be held in English, although Spanish translators will be present throughout and each workshop will be assigned a bilingual Teachers Assistant. TA’s will assist both the instructors and the students during the classroom sessions with any technical or logistical questions that may arise. They will also be on hand to help orientate students with story ideas and city logistics when needed.

Participants will be directed to document local interest stories about Barcelona and the surrounding area and apply this to their individual photographic style. Candidates will also be actively encouraged to engage in and attend the diverse schedule of the Trafic photography forum. Forming part of Trafic’s extensive programming, each Magnum photographer will present their work through evening audiovisual showings at the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona.

The Magnum Workshop Barcelona is sponsored by HP, who will grant the necessary equipment and infrastructure for a Print Space on site at the Institut D’Estudis Fotográfics de Catalunya. This equipment will provide workshop participants with an opportunity to professionally print their photographs on large format Z2300 printers. Participants will also be provided with access to the latest Hasselblad X5 virtual drum scanner for capturing a wide range of film medias. In addition, the H3DII-39 megapixel DSLR digital capture system & a range of lenses will be on hand for participants to use and the necessary software tools will be provided thanks to the kind support of Hasselblad.

The workshop will culminate in a projection of participant work at the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona and the production of six 8”x10” group books, generously provided by creative publishing and marketing platform, Blurb.

Requirements
Participant photographers will be selected on the strength of portfolios submitted online. These portfolios should consist of 10 images and reflect the photographic interests and style of the applicant. Ideally a portfolio should include a project shot over a period of time and be edited in the form of a photo essay. A good level of photographic aptitude will be essential criteria for participation and candidates should arrive comfortable with their equipment and ready to photograph.

Selected participants should ideally arrive with at least one project idea they wish to develop during the workshop. We recommend that research be conducted before the workshop begins. This should include contact liaison, access information and even preliminary shooting. Project ideas will be discussed at the beginning of the week, and participants will be responsible for their own project coordination. All projects must be conducted within Barcelona and the surrounding area.

Due to the fast pace of the workshop, Magnum recommends that participants produce and edit their work digitally, using their own laptops. Individuals wishing to use film may do so, but at their own cost and during the time imposed. The workshop will coordinate a lab service where possible.

Please note that any workshops with less than 8 participants will be cancelled. Students who are accepted on a cancelled workshop will be given a either a full refund or a place with another photographer. In the event of a cancellation, students will be given at least 2 weeks advance notice.

Tuition
€700 plus VAT (does not include travel, accommodation or on the ground expenses)
All applicants must submit a €75/£65 application fee, which will be applied to your tuition if you are accepted into the workshop. This fee will be fully refunded, minus a 5% service fee, if you are NOT accepted into the workshop.
Applications without a fee will not be processed.

Travel & Accommodation
Participants are expected to make their own arrangements regarding accommodation; a list of suitable hotels will be provided to candidates upon notification of entry. The following carriers supply regular flights to Barcelona: Aer Lingus, Air Berlin, Air France, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Easyjet, Germanwings, Iberia, KLM, Monarch, Quantas.

Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of scholarship funding from Centre de Fotografia Documental de Barcelona, 15 Spanish resident photographers will be given the opportunity to participate in the Magnum Workshop Barcelona for the subsidized fee of €300.

Scholarship applicants should send in the following information to talleres@traficbcn.org:

A copy of your resume including full name, mailing address, telephone number, email, and DNI, resident ID number or passport number.
The order of choice of workshop you are interested in attending (from 1 to 6, 1 being most interested)
A written description your photographic experience and why you are interested in attending the workshops (not more than one page).
A portfolio of 10 photographs (LOW RESOLUTION 425 x 624 pixels) Portfolios should reflect your photographic interests and style. Ideally they should include projects shot over a significant period of time and be edited in the form of a photographic essay.
A link to your photography website (where available).

The scholarship application deadline is Friday 2nd of October at 6.00pm GMT. The organization will be in touch with all applicants by Tuesday 6th of October.

Please note: If your participation is reliant on winning a scholarship place please DO NOT apply via the general application channel. If you are interested in attending the workshop regardless of scholarship allocation, please ALSO complete the general application form below. For any questions regarding the scholarships please contact Jessica Murray at talleres@traficbcn.org or +34 635 79 83 78

Application
Click here to sign-up until Sunday 18th October at 6.00pm GMT.

Successful applicants will be informed via email by Wednesday 21st October. Full payment should be received by Wednesday 28th October to confirm your participation.
For queries please contact Fiona Rogers fionar@magnumphotos.co.uk

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