GENERAL OBJECTIVES

 to acquire new competences in the field of the observation of all forms of heritage and be able to interpret them by using traditional and experimental expressive means ;
 to become aware of the importance of a lasting and respectful interaction with the cultural heritage ;
 to learn the different techniques of representation and documentation of reality in an experimental manner (photography) ;
 to use tools of our past such as the Pinhole.

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

 diffusion of the photographic art
 understanding of its numerous creative languages
 knowledge and experimentation of the photographic techniques
 knowledge of the techniques used in the past
 knowledge of the recording and expressive potentials of the pinhole
 getting back to past photographic techniques

COMPETENCES
 To collect and select information
 To record a moment of observation through the written word, a camera, a video-camera, etc.
 To be able to work in group
 To debate and discuss in a rational way.
MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
 Photos and photographic panels
 Educational panels
 Educational exhibition
 Catalogue of the exhibition
 Cardboard models of a pinhole
 Wooden pinhole

THE PHASES OF THE PROJECT
First phase
 Presentation of Maestro Nino Migliori’s experiences in experimental photography.
 Theory and practice.
Second phase
Presentation of the photographic technique to be experimented during the course :
 oxidation
 light frames
 frames
 silhouette
 pinhole
Third phase
 Outdoor activity for documentation
 Organization of the workshops for the experimentation of the OFF CAMERA techniques
Fourth phase
Set up of a wooden pinhole
Sixth phase
 OFF CAMERA laboratory experiences and outdoor experiences of photo shooting by means of the pinhole in the context of the workshops.
 Study on the landscape.

Seventh phase
 Dissemination of the experience
 Organization of the exhibition ‘OFF CAMERA, an experimental photographic experience’ (Cortina d’Ampezzo 16 April 2011-1 May 2011)
 Publication of a catalogue of the exhibition
 Publication of educational materials (descriptive panels on the different techniques experienced)

ASSESSMENT

The assessment is structured in three phases.

First phase
 On-going evaluation and monitoring of the different phases of the project to check its development
 Evaluation of the progress as related to the objectives
Second phase
Evaluation of the final result as related to the objectives
 Evaluation of the learning level achieved by the students as related to the subject
 Evaluation of the grade of knowledge and competencies acquired.
Third phase
 Evaluation of the operative dynamics of each student and of the group during the different phases
 Evaluation of the ability of each student to present his/her work or of the group of students
 Evaluation of the level of awareness acquired by the students at the end of the course.

Team " GREEN 21" Polo Val Boite Cortina d’Ampezzo IT

Projet avec la collaboration de l’association Acquamarina de Triest
Photos par Annamaria Castellan
Présidente de l’ Association Acquamarina