MENTORSHIP COURSE
Part time one year
The 12 month part time online Body of Work course is ideal for working professionals and photographers who are based outside of Johannesburg or South Africa, and are unable to attend regular classes. The course presents an opportunity to develop your body of work through a system of personalised individual mentorship and ongoing critical engagement sessions, with industry professional and founder of Through The Lens Collective, Michelle Loukidis.
You will be guided through the narrative building process through sustained and in depth engagement with Concept, Technique, Context and Meaning, towards the finalization of your year-long project.
Mentorship will take place through a series of regular appointments (online, via Zoom or meetings at TTLC) where we discuss project process and development, research and assignment feedback, as well as photographic practice and technique.
By the end of this course you should have a focused, cohesive body of work, with a clear and coherent practitioners statement.
It is based around one on one sessions.
PAYMENT:
R15 200 (including a registration fee of R 1 500)
Payment Options:
1) Payment in Full
(Registration fee of R 1 500 included)
2) 2 Parts
Registration fee + 50 % balance + 50% balance
(R 1 500 + R6850 + R 6850)
3) Monthly Payments:
Registration fee + 12 x monthly payments
(R 1 500 + R 1150 per month x 12 )
DATES:
12 months starting from date of payment (as agreed upon)
Start at any time of the year
By agreed upon appointment, twice a month
NB. All registration fees to be paid before commencement of course, all outstanding fees to be paid before end of course.
Mentorship Course
Part time (6 months)
This 6 month mentorship offers an opportunity to create a themed visual narrative /s over a period of six months. Here, you will sharpen your technical and conceptual skills and explore the narrative building process through a system of one-on-one sessions that offer guidance, support and mentorship towards a coherent and cohesive photographic narrative. Research and thinking are engaged as part of concept development, as is continuous reflection on the use of aesthetic and technique in the creation of meaning.
Ideal for those who want to learn the basics of creating a focused visual narrative, or for those who
have already started on a project that is in need of development.
Duration: 6 months
Meeting Times: Every second week, times as per individual agreement
Cost: R 7800
We offer photographic mentorship aimed at those who wish to get individual one on one feedback sessions concerning their work. This can help with creating a coherent body of work through developing a personal photographic voice and approach. Mentoring sessions will introduce you to photographers, artists, history and the discourse of photography, which will enable you to reflect on your own practice and situate it in a broader social, cultural and historical context. In a nurturing environment, under the guidance of practicing art photographers and professionals, you will be encouraged to explore your creativity, seek inspiration, gain technical camera skill, enhance your retouching skills and think critically about photography in order to produce compelling work that expresses your vision of the world.
We have part time Mentorship Courses available. please look at courses for more details.
Cost per session with a mentor: R650 per hour
Appointments only
SELECTED BODY'S OF WORK:
CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE - CAP
The CAP Prize is the international Prize for Contemporary African Photography awarded annually since 2012 to five photographers whose works were created on the African continent, or which engage with the African diaspora.
CAP PRIZE WINS 2023
Nadia Ettwein
Maheder Haileselassie
Yassmin Forte
CAP PRIZE WINS 2024
Ahmed Khirelsid
CAP PRIZE WINNERS 2024
WINNER:
https://www.capprize.com/landing/winners2024
AHMED KHIRELSID
SHORT LIST:
DANI TERBLANCHE
KALENGA NKONGE
KHANYE ZIBAYA
CAP PRIZE WINNERS 2023
WINNERS:
https://www.capprize.com/landing/winners2023
NADIA ETTWEIN MAHEDER HAILESELASSIE. YASSMIN FORTE
CAP PRIZE WINNER 2022
WINNER:
https://www.capprize.com/landing/winners2022
REMOFILOE MAYISELA
CAP PRIZE SHORTLISTS
SHORT LIST:
https://www.capprize.com/landing/shortlist2020
UGO WOATZI
FLÁVIO CARDOSO
Recommendations:
Stefanie Langenhoven
"My mentorship with Michelle has been transformative for my artistic career. Initially, I preferred working independently, but Michelle's unique ability to resonate with my creative process has fostered unprecedented growth. Her guidance has boosted my confidence, clarifying my artistic intent. Michelle's exceptional mentoring skills empower me without compromising my autonomy. Our sessions inspire and refresh my perspective. Since working together, I've developed a robust practice, embracing my artistic voice. I wholeheartedly recommend Through The Lens Collective's mentorship program to photographic artists seeking substantial development in their artistic practice. Michelle's expertise will elevate your craft, instilling confidence and clarity."
Hashim Nasr
I am Hashim Nasor Hashim Hamza , commonly known as Hashim Nasr , A photographer and visual artist from Sudan . I am writing this letter as a testimonial to Michelle Loukidis's artistic professionalism and outstanding mentorship abilities .
My relationship with Michelle has began in June 2024 as part of the six-month TTLC mentorship program, under her guidance. Since then, our interactions have included regular online meetings and consistent follow-up on the development of my artistic
practice. Michelle’s constructive feedback and thoughtful insights have significantly contributed to the production of new artworks and photography series.
Her guidance and constructive feedback has also helped me to better understanding of my conceptual skills and storytelling ability to do more experimental approaches to produce new artworks that dive deeper into themes of displacement and personal subject on finding and expressing my identity as she took a genuine interest through sharing resources for inspiration , as well as providing me a safe space to talk about personal issues with great listening ability and compassion .
Therefore I highly recommend Michelle Loukidis as a mentor for any artist seeking advice to advance their practice because of her experience , along with her compassionate and motivating approach in the artistic development of her mentees.
https://www.1854.photography/2024/06/ones-to-watch-2024-hashim-nasr-sudan/
All work created through the Mentorship remains the property of the artist
