A Different Approach to Life

The goal is to transform society through art.

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With a legacy more than 14 years in the making, the Future Photographerz School of Photographic Arts and Design is critically regarded as an educational leader in the professional study of photography and its multiple practices.

Our courses are not only aimed at people who are interested in a professional career of photography though, but also at keen hobbyists who want to learn how to use their cameras and how to take fun, creative images from what they've learned through composition and art strategy

What We Offer:

We've been molding imaginative visual artists, practitioners, and technologists through its programs that explore the depth and scope of contemporary imaging practices today and into the future at schools and colleges in South Africa since 2008.

A more than 85 percent job placement rate demonstrates the programs’ career-focused curriculums that prepare students for success in a variety of fields, including wedding photography, photojournalism, advertising, media design, moving media, and much more. Here, photography is taken to ambitious levels to create an environment where innovation flourishes.

Our prominence derives from professional courses of study as well as a one-of-a-kind educational community that consists of critically regarded faculty, and co-operative education. We have been voted as one of the leading photography institutions in the country, and we offer students the remarkable opportunity to study under award-winning, professional photographers who remain active in the many genres of photography, from fine art, studio, fashion, wildlife to event.

It is very possible to teach entrepreneurship, and this can be taught by building upon a human’s natural ability to imagine:

Why is this Relevant?

It's a proven fact that entrepreneurship can indeed be taught at school and beyond.

This essential skill prepares young people to see as well as seize opportunities around them.

By making use of this framework, our tutors will assist young people to engage with the world near them as well as envision what might be different; test creative solutions to the challenges they come across; hone their ability to re-conceptualize problems in order to come up with never-seen-before ideas; and then work determinedly to scale their ideas by inspiring others to support their effort.

The skills which they gain during our photography course are critical for the companies that they will join in the coming years as well as for society in general.

Most importantly, entrepreneurship education empowers young people to see the world as full of opportunities to craft the lives they dream to live.

Our Courses

Taking good photos is all about practice and vision.

The more photos you take and the more different photos you take, the better you will become.

The more you photograph the easier it will be to find your passion and talent as a photographer.

Our workshops are designed for the creative individual looking to hone their skills in certain mediums, led by professional artists in Southern Africa. We also offer more easygoing, creative classes for those who are just looking to learn a new craft!

Recent years have duly witnessed an explosion of scholarship considering the social and psychological impact of taking photographs. It's then of no surprise that our courses focusses on recent approaches to explore the wide-ranging changes in perception brought about by the technology since its invention in 1839.

How has photography shaped the aesthetic sensibilities and ethical sensitivities of the modern world? Through a series of discrete but related talks by experts in the field, this programme considers how the camera has informed our understanding of art, politics, nature and the self.

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Our award-winning courses and brand-new, curriculum offer a series of hands-on practical assignments & projects, and our brand new curriculum will teach them from basic to advanced camera functions & how to produce images they will be proud of.

They will also cover the many aspects of photography, the different genres, the history of photography and many other valuable assets that they can use to empower themselves not only as a professional photographer one day, but also as a creative person, loving life, loving photography!

We have a tradition of producing skilled and talented Art, Design, Fashion and Photography students ready for university or employment in the creative industries. Our photography courses all take place at the school/college or in the comfort of the student's home. We offer top of the range education and provide invaluable industry experience opportunities for our students.

Being a Proudly South African nominated company in 2008, we started from working with primary schools, and realized at an early stage that there was a huge gap in the educational system when it comes to catering for the more art-orientated, less sport and academic students. Sure, there's an art subject or two in the curriculum that focusses on creating pretty things, but none of those subjects touch the lives of the students as much as photography does.

None of those subjects enables a student to generate a decent income one day.

The impact of art on our emotions: Different cultures have different views on social emotional learning, and art has been proven to lead to more open communication and the breaking down of cultural stigmas in society - especially in South Africa's diverse social complexity. Students who participate in art-based courses learn self-regulation, experience increased self-esteem, as well as a greater understanding of others and their own individual strengths.

This creative process can also enhance cognitive abilities, foster greater self-awareness, and help students regulate their emotions. Art forms and in particular: photography - give humans, a higher satisfaction in emotional release than simply managing emotions on their own.

It allows people to have a cathartic release of pent-up emotions either by creating work or by witnessing and pseudo-experiencing what they see in front of them.

Researchers tell us that not only do children who participate in arts programs over an extended

period, show more sophisticated social skills such as sharing and cooperation, but also show

reduced shyness and anxiety (internalized display of emotions) as well as reduced

aggressive behaviour

According to the American Art Therapy Association, artistic expression may decrease anxiety, feelings of anger and depression.

Our Story So Far...

Our Courses:

Primary - Juniors

Our primary school module is jam-packed with fun activities - where we not only focus on photography and the presentation thereof, but also an introduction to design and editing. From building their own cameras out of cardboard, to creating a stop motion animation video... that's what's waiting on them!

Duration: Full academic year (contact classes)

Suitable for Ages: 5 - 12 years old

Secondary - Seniors

Our secondary school module not only dives deeply into photography itself, but also emphasize and encourage entrepreneurship in a typical photography business module. From photography to marketing, design and knowing the legal stuff when dealing with paying customers, this course aim to please, and is designed to suit both beginners and advanced students.

Duration: Academic year per module

Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced Modules

Online (Jnr and Snr)

Our expert-led online photography course will give you the skills you need to become a professional photographer or a keen hobbyist, with complete training from beginner to advanced photography techniques.

Study in the comfort of your home! In your own time!

Support available and working in a structured time frame

Duration: 12 Months (4 modules)

Our Vision and it's Value

Vision in photography is the thing that makes a person a good photographer.

In photography, vision is the power of observation; it's how one notice's things that are worth capturing, how you document things that are worth remembering, how you see stories that are worth telling.

Our vision is to maximize your learners' skill potential and by doing that, empower the youth of today.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, YOUR STUDENTS WILL WALK AWAY WITH:

The technical skills needed to success-fully operate a digital SLR camera.

Insight into current digital photography trends and best practices, delivered by a leading professional photographer and tutor.

Knowledge of basic digital photoediting techniques.

Proof of their digital photography expertise, and a valuable addition to their CV

Did you say: “But we already have a photography club!” If you have a photography club…. so much for the better!

This course compliments the social nature of the clubs but offer the students so much more.

Our course covers the technical and theoretical components that aren’t always covered in the clubs.

Not only does the course include the necessary accreditations and certification to empower students to become photographers, but it also offers guidance in marketing themselves so that they can become entrepreneurs too!

Our photography institution is aimed at enriching student’s minds, empowering them with the necessary knowledge, supplying them with the correct skills and methods to BE a great photographer, running their business and market themselves.

“Why should we be interested in this?” you may ask. Well, the benefits are quite superb, and the influence photography has on students can be seen throughout their whole subject range as well as in their personal life.

Digital photography for learners is fast becoming a norm because they are becoming more and more adapt with technology.

They are now more informed of the functionality and potential of digital cameras

than ever before.

"A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it."

- Edward Steichen -

Benefits of Photography (students)

What are the Benefits of Studying Photography? Learning about photography can open up a world of opportunities as it allows for selfexpression and improving a student's technical skills.

Photography is more than just a fun, superficial way to keep young students occupied. Photography assignments can help children with learning and social disabilities begin to overcome the challenges they face in many ways.

Of course, having a learning disability does not necessarily mean that a person has an exceptional artistic talent, but photography, music, art, crafts, and dance can give students with learning disabilities a chance to express themselves through different media and gain confidence along the way. It's about assisting with students who have learning disabilities - Photography for children can develop students' learning abilities across the curriculum and enable them to build an understanding of themselves, others, and the world around them.

Typically, if a student is both logical and creative, they should consider studying photography as there are many different career fields to pursue, or they can even start a business on the side!

It's about a feeling of self-worth - the knowledge that you can do something - is a critical part of the learning process.

Children with learning disabilities often come to think they are incapable of learning because of their ongoing difficulties in school.

A camera and printer can be new tools for self-expression that boost confidence while providing opportunities for learning and practice.

The arts can open the world of learning to students who have trouble with traditional teaching methods - The arts and in this instance - photography - are intellectual disciplines - requiring complex thinking and problem solving - that offer students the opportunity to construct their own understanding of the world.

Photographing objects reinforce motor skills and can also be a way of learning shapes, contrasts, boundaries, spatial relationships, size, and other math concepts. Photography offer children the opportunity to express themselves in two- and threedimensional ways. Students can develop vital problem-solving skills without having to rely on areas of expression that may be more challenging.

Photography as a means of assessment - Timed tests and take-home reports are traditional means of academic assessment that can be especially difficult for individuals with learning disabilities.

Creative projects offer these students the freedom to show what they know without the constraints of printed text. Offering students art projects or multimedia presentations to demonstrate an understanding of material they've learned can be an excellent alternative. Because a person has difficulty learning through hearing alone or seeing alone does not mean they cannot learn.

The arts offer individuals with learning disabilities dynamic ways of learning, and just as importantly, a way to fully discover their own self-worth

It's about expressing yourself as an individual - People who have both an analytical and creative mind tend to find that photography works well for them. To be a good photographer, you need to have both technical skills and be artistic.

With photography, a person will never have to stop expressing themselves creatively. It's about increased technical skills - A photography course can help in many ways to improve a student's technical skills. The typical student will learn how to use lenses, filters, and depth of field in order to take the best shot. By taking part in our course, a student will also learn how to organize their pictures and practice lighting. It's about the possibility of working for yourself in a world where job opportunities are becoming lesser by the day - The photography field is full of career opportunities. Photographers can pursue photojournalism, event photography, digital processing, design and much more! By taking the right course, you can turn your favourite hobby into a full-time career.

The exciting thing about today’s technology is that parents don’t need to invest a lot of money in getting

started with photography for students, as most smartphones and tablets already have what you need to

begin learning and practicing photography skills, making photography a very affordably hobby to pursue.

Photography as a means of assessment - Timed tests and take-home reports are traditional means of academic assessment that can be especially difficult for individuals with learning disabilities.

The arts offer individuals with learning disabilities dynamic ways of learning, and just as importantly, a way to fully discover their own self-worth

The exciting thing about today’s technology is that parents don’t need to invest a lot of money in getting started with photography for students, as most smartphones and tablets already have what you need to begin learning and practicing photography skills, making photography a very affordably hobby to pursue.

Benefits of Photography (schools)

We've seen it a thousand times... teachers must be in 5 different places at the same time. It's deadline upon deadline.

Why not make use of the photography students with their newly acquired skillset to assist with documenting the sport/culture and other school activities, by letting them be photojournalists, leaving time for the teachers to take care of the important stuff.

Learners may be able to further develop their expertise in school and extra-curricular organizations and in turn, benefit the schools in complementing their resources. For example, a student who is particularly good or has a deeper interest in sports photography can be tasked to take pictures for the school paper or cover events in and out of the school. Digital photography for students can benefit educational systems in many ways.

The institute's tutors are not simply interested in producing competent photographers - but also artists who each possess a singular voice that will make their work immediately recognizable. Furthermore, the curriculum and faculty at the photography institute is greatly focused on preparing students to apply what they have learned in class and their coursework to the real world and industry.

It's all about presentation, and during this module, we teach young students how to present their assignments in a proper manner, making it easier for the teachers to mark their work. Another way our course can guide and assist the youth of today - and the school - is during the decision-making process of the students wanting to further their studies in photography and the arts. During this course, and by doing enabling a student to experience what a typical photographer would do, it makes the decision-making process much easier as to whether this is something they would like to pursue in the long term as a career, or if this were simply a skill they would like to polish and enhance.

This enables the students to make better career choices and offer the parents a more transparent look into photography and the arts when it comes to enrolling for a full-time course at a tertiary institution, and what it has to offer.

Why not create a new culture of learners, ones that have self-confidence and self-esteem that is boosted by learning a new skill like photography?

A culture of young people who encourages creative thinking and problem-solving

A culture of young people that strongly promotes creativity and self-expression

A culture that manages stress effectively

A culture whose fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination are developed

A culture who is happier overall with less stress and better immune system functions

A culture that can process and deal with negative emotions and trauma