Program Information

Professional Photography is a two-year program that trains students to become professional photographers. It offers a balanced mix of theory and practice in aesthetics, photographic and video technique, digital imaging and printing and the business of photography.

Students receive professional training in editorial, advertising and documentary photography as well as portrait, fashion photography, still life photography, architectural photography. Facilities are available to students including library, fully equipped studio, computer lab for digital imaging and printing, and of course B-W and color lab.

The academic year is divided into two terms, with an intersession in February. Each term, students register for a series of 15-week courses including workshops.  Students should expect to spend 20 hours in the class-room weekly.

All courses are taught in Greek.

Basic directions of curriculum

Photojournalism
The photographic image has greater power than words. The use of photography in general, affects our perception of the various events that we see daily. The viewers through  the news & media, are transported to different places and times and understand the historical events with more objectivity. What mainly  photo journalism target ,is to convey the facts, present the true facts of life without compromises and distortions.

Documentary Photography
Social Documentary photography is a style of photography that provides a straightforward and accurate representation of people, places, objects and events, and is often used in reportage.

This course is designed to provide students with the historical and contextual framework required to engage in critical thinking and develop their social concern in documentary photography.  Their work raises questions of the documentary role of the photograph today and offers alternative ways of seeing, recording and understanding the events and situations that shape the world in which we live.

Portraiture and Social Events
Portrait photographers are photographing people or groups of people, usually in the studio. They are also skilled photographers covering a variety of social events such as weddings, baptisms, school events, receptions, awards, etc.  It’s about capturing the essence of a person’s identity and attitude. Portrait photography involves four types of approaches: environmental, constructionist, candid, and creative.

Advertising Photography
Advertising photography is all about photographing objects to be covered by advertising. The purpose of advertising photography is to show items in the most attractive way and to encourage their purchase.

The photographer uses all of his theoretical and practical skills, uses his talent and experience to produce professional photos. Creates images for advertising agencies, magazines and participates in advertising campaigns.

Still Life Photography
A Still Life Photographer captures fixed objects, mostly industrial products such as flowers, food, etc. He/she uses flexible cameras with digital back and has a great knowledge of the techniques of lighting. He/she also has great skills and imaginative composition, so images to attract the interest of consumers. Working for advertising agencies, magazines, etc.

Architecture-interiors Photography
An Architectural photography records art and science of designing buildings and other physical structures ,the overall environment of construction and interior and exterior detailing. Particular emphasis is given to the  use of space, volume, shadows, lighting, materials, furniture, texture, functionality and other facts that form the overall aesthetics of any architectural project.

Fashion Photography
This photographic application aims to show clothes and other beauty items, having developed own aesthetics for fashion magazines, and product catalogs. The term fashion is used as a way of expressing a particular era. The fashion changes very quickly by the laws of the market. Most often the changes are aimed at opening markets rather than for better functionality and utility to the consumers. Also, the term fashion is synonymous with beauty, love, style. Thus, a prerequisite for the fashion photographer is the deep knowledge of developments in the area of this industry and the various factors that influence the changes.

”Each new generation laughs at the fashion of the past, but follows religiously the new one”_ Henry David Thoreau

Digital Photography
Digital photography opens new horizons to contemporary photographer, provides speed, accuracy and complete control of the image through the computer. If we add to these minimum cost consumables and enables the rapid delivery of photos via the internet, then we know that the digital image is an important milestone in the history of photography.

Digital Imaging and Printing
In order for a photographer to take advantage of the benefits of digital photography , he/she needs the ease handle of Photoshop and all the image editing programs. A good knowledge of these programs offers the photographer : Personalization & Variable data, Speed, Quality, Versatility and Value.

Street Photography
This course is designed to teach the students the different approaches of making images, while at the same time, with the guidance of their instructor students will learn how to photograph people in public places. It is also very important that the students will develop their own awareness and anticipation by exploring and receiving feedback on various ways to work in public.

Introduction to Videography
This introductory course is designed to get you started on the path to creating more dynamic videos with your DSLR or with your video camera.

It will give you knowledge needed for shooting in virtually any situation, teach you the basics of using exposure, choosing proper frame size and frame rate, focusing and stabilization techniques, audio recording, and much more to help you make the most of your camera’s video mode.

This lesson will focus on the use of DSLR’s for recording video and video cameras.