Body of Work Masterclass

6 Weeks Online

With Michelle Loukidis and Michelle Harris


This 6 week course is offered to 12 selected artists to help define their voice in contemporary narrative photography. Michelle Loukidis and Michelle Harris have mentored artists, like Musa Nxumalo, Phumzile Khanyile, Thembinkosi Hlatshwayo, Matt Kay, and Ugo Woatzi.

Participants will:
1. Gain insight into how to develop an existing idea/concept for a body of work
2. Establish a direction for progression of the work
3. Build thought and criticality into your work
4. Explore new ways of extending your narrative

Participants will receive:
1. Individual reviews on your work with dedicated assignments to help expand your concepts
2. Guidance through online lectures, in depth reviews and guided practice
3. Insightful critique sessions

Programme and Outcomes:
What is a body of work?
Basic research techniques
Portraiture
Landscape/Space
Sequencing of images to create a narrative
Editing of a long term project
Matching form and content in a project
Exploring the possibilities of presentation and physical outcome

Times: 11 am to 2pm Saturdays

Dates:  6 weeks part time from 3 October to 14 November

Cost:    R5500 (early bird applications discount R5000 until end August )

Submission Requirements : Please note this is a selection process 12 participants accepted

Please email to throughthelensc@gmail.com

15 images max, 1500 pixels width max, 72 dpi

A description of your photographic background and your interests in doing the course.

We will review the application and send you a registration letter.

Testimonials: https://www.michelleloukidis.com/education-recommendations 

Photograph by Ugo Woatzi

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