This Creative Eye Workshop is centred on the development of awareness in each of the phases of the creative process (looking, seeing, perceiving, de-construction, visualization and construction) in conceiving and making photographic images. It will explore means of developing creative expression, sources of inspiration and development of personal discipline as an artist.

During this workshop, you will do creative exercises to explore how to expand and refine your view of the world and how to translate that perception into effective expression through more profound and personal visual communication. You will also work on a theme of your choice to apply and develop your new skills and visual understanding. Through group discussions and appreciation, you will establish a new perspective on your work.

Requirements

You are expected to have mastered the basic craft of photography, have a working knowledge and experience with computers and Photoshop or other image editing software. You must have at your disposition suitable photographic equipment and a computer with image editing software in order to prepare your images for presentation in class. Demo image editing software will be provided where required. If you wish to use conventional photographs, they must be scanned into a digital format.

Workshop Outline

	Photography Workshop Activities
Session 1	What is Creativity? Personality Traits of a Creative Person Creative photography process: Cultivating Awareness - Developing Vision The Tao of photography:
Session 2	Exercises to develop:    Creativity    Personal Vision    Curiosity Walking Meditation
Session 3	Photographic project to develop Awareness
Session 4	Discussion and appreciation of photographic work