GlobaLinks Learning Abroad: Edge of the Outback Photography

Location: Australia: Latrobe, Mildura

Term: Summer

Dates: Summer - See website

http://www.globalinksabroad.org/

12050 N Pecos Street, Suite 320 Westminster, CO 80234 United States

Call Us

Phone: 1-800-980-0033

Fax: (303) 446-5955

Description

Learn about Photography in Australia with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as AustraLearn. Edge of the Outback is a three-week course exploring a regional Australian outback landscape through photography. Both traditional and digital photography mediums are utilized. The course is designed to develop the students' visual thinking related to the media investigated within a regional Australian context. Workshops and a major 5-day field trip will provide the platform for exploration of imagery based on the region's ancient landscape and sociological layering created by pre and past colonial influences. A local Aboriginal guide will accompany the field trip to assist in the transition into the cultural specifics of space and place. The participants will exhibit their work in a major regional art gallery at the conclusion of the program.

Highlights

* Program introduction includes concepts in photography, black and white printing with alternative photographic practices, and keeping a journal.
* There will also be a welcome from several important community leaders.
* Discussion of SLR camera operation and maintenance, aperture and depth of field, shutter speed and movement, exposure control, film speed and tripods.
* Artist talk with professional photographers.
* Darkroom and computer lab work time.
* 5- day field trip to Broken Hill - includes walks through Mungo National Park and other local environments as well as time within Indigenous communities.
* Gallery exhibition at the end of the program to showcase your best work.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

See GlobaLinks Learning Abroad website

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Program fees include tuition, lectures, host university administrative fees, offical transcript, excursions, culturally significant excursions, all domestic travel within Australia, accommodations, some meals*, health insurance, ISIC Basic card, field trips, and photography equipment. Fees include all pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa assistance, housing placements, personal advising, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services.

Included meals: food on the 5-day Outback field trip is provided where commercial supplies are not available; welcome dinner in Mildura with Australian chef, Stephan di Pietro. All other meals are the responsibility of individual participants. Plan to budget approximately 300-400 USD for remaining meals.

International airfare, most meals, personal expenses and excursions are not included in the program fees.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

    One year of college/university study is required.
This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to Australia

in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Other
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad's Mission Statement

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has over 20 years of experience working within the field of international education serving both students and advisors throughout North America. As a leader in the field known for high-quality, full service programs with excellent value, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad can help you achieve your education abroad program goals.

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