ONLINE | PRE-RECORDED | 3 LIVE MEETINGS
EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES: INTERMEDIATES
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO EXPLORE?
A 2-month course to further explore experimental photography through alternative processes, image manipulation, solar techniques, plant photography, experimental printing, and creative laboratory practices.
This course is part of the first module of the Diploma, but it can also be taken independently. It is ideal for those who have already had some initial experience with experimental photography and want to move on to more complex processes, diverse materials, and new ways of manipulating images.
START DATES
October 7, 2026
· December 2, 2026
· February 3, 2027
April 7, 2027
DURATION
2 months
PRICE
€125
MODE
Pre-recorded online sessions + live meetings
LEVEL
No prior knowledge is required
TECHNIQUES
·Experimental impression
· Manipulated photograph
· Photo embroidery
· Pinhole
· Solarigraphy
· Analemma
· Experimental Polaroid
· Anthotype
· Chlorotypy
· Lumen
· Alchemy
· Chemigrams
CONTENT
· 8 sessions
· 12 techniques
· 7 workshops
· 3 live matches
· 14 conferences
• Online community for sharing processes, materials, and questions
COURSE CALENDAR
The course is offered four times during the academic year. Each session follows the same pedagogical approach and combines pre-recorded classes with live sessions. The recorded classes can be viewed at your own pace and remain available with unlimited access.
Live match schedules:
Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Spanish time) in English
Wednesday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Spanish time) in Spanish
Choose the edition that best suits your schedule.
NEXT EDITION / REGISTRATION OPEN
07/10
A CLASS DEDICATED TO BUILDING AN OPEN AND CRITICAL DEFINITION OF EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY. RATHER THAN SIMPLY USING UNCONVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY QUESTIONS THE NORMS OF THE MEDIUM, INVESTIGATES ITS MATERIALS, AND UNCOVERS NEW CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES. IN THIS SESSION WE WILL EXPLORE: THE RELATIONSHIPS AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EXPERIMENTAL, CREATIVE, ALTERNATIVE, HISTORICAL, AND CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY. THE EXPERIMENTAL ATTITUDE AS A PRACTICE OF RESEARCH, NONCONFORMITY, AND THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE. INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY VERSUS EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY: STANDARDIZATION CONTRASTED WITH THE DIVERSITY OF PROCESSES AND PERSPECTIVES. THE ROLE OF ERROR, CHANCE, REPETITION, MANIPULATION, AND INTERDISCIPLINARITY IN IMAGE-MAKING. KEY MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIMENTATION. THE CREATIVE PROCESS AS A SPACE FOR DISCOVERY, BEYOND THE FINAL OUTCOME.
12/10
A CLASS DEDICATED TO BUILDING AN OPEN AND CRITICAL DEFINITION OF EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY. RATHER THAN SIMPLY USING UNCONVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY QUESTIONS THE NORMS OF THE MEDIUM, INVESTIGATES ITS MATERIALS, AND UNCOVERS NEW CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES. IN THIS SESSION WE WILL EXPLORE: THE RELATIONSHIPS AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EXPERIMENTAL, CREATIVE, ALTERNATIVE, HISTORICAL, AND CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY. THE EXPERIMENTAL ATTITUDE AS A PRACTICE OF RESEARCH, NONCONFORMITY, AND THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE. INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY VERSUS EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY: STANDARDIZATION CONTRASTED WITH THE DIVERSITY OF PROCESSES AND PERSPECTIVES. THE ROLE OF ERROR, CHANCE, REPETITION, MANIPULATION, AND INTERDISCIPLINARITY IN IMAGE-MAKING. KEY MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIMENTATION. THE CREATIVE PROCESS AS A SPACE FOR DISCOVERY, BEYOND THE FINAL OUTCOME.
19/10
ALTERED PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO EMBROIDERY
Workshops: Photography interventions with Belén Vilanova Photoembroidery: intervention of printed photographs with Mayra Biajante Conferences: Photograph Interacted with Nieves Mingueza, Belén Vilanova and Luis Estopiñán Photography and dance: hybridism and experimentation with Ana Mundim Sedimentated light. Using handmade pigments to color photographic negatives with Victoria Ahrens Roundtable: Materiality, process and community with Lily Night, Francisco McFarlane and Diana Olifirova
26/10
HISTORICAL AVANT-GARDES AND PHOTOGRAPHY: FUTURISM, DADAISM, SURREALISM AND MAN RAY (1919-1945)
Workshop: Basic and Unexplored Pinhole Experimentation Workshop with Justin Quinnell Conferences: Solarigraphy and Beyond with Kasia Kozinsca and Maciej Zapiór SolariSwap: Crossing borders | Crossing borders with Kümei Kirschmann, JB Cunillera, Pilu Ann Alógica, Guillermo Álvarez and Solar Crossworlds (Jeff McConnell and Diana Pankova) Pinhole Revolution with Justin Quinnell, Dianne Bos and Jeff McConnell The Variety of the Pinhole Experience with Edward Levinson, Justin Quinnell and Stéphanie Probst Deprogramming the Black Box with Wendel Alves de Medeiros
02/11
POLAROID EXPERIMENTAL
Workshop: Polarexp. Experimental Polaroids, Transfer Lift, and Double Exposure with Gal Wachs Lectures: Instant Photography with Felicita Russo and Erin Delsigne Anthotype and Chlorophyll Development Workshops Plant Techniques: Anthotype and Chlorotype, with Célica Véliz Plantography, Aquagrams, and Billetograms with Francisco Macfarlane Lectures: Anthotype and Chlorophyll Development with Valeria Elide and Kimberly Hallyburton Botanical Photography: Sprouts of Retention and the Ruminant Project with Paula Dornan and Manuel Limay Webinar: Ecology-Inspired Photography: Fusing Historical Techniques with a Contemporary Vision! with Almudena Romero and Edd Carr Gender and Ecology with Manuel Limay Incil and Yinna Higuera
09/11
ANTHOTYPY AND CHLOROPHYLL DEVELOPMENT
Workshops Plant Techniques: Anthotype and Chlorotype, with Célica Véliz Plantography, Aquagrams, and Billetograms with Francisco Macfarlane Lectures: Anthotype and Chlorophyll Development with Valeria Elide and Kimberly Hallyburton Botanical Photography: Sprouts of Retention and Project Ruminants with Paula Dornan and Manuel Limay Webinar: Ecology-Inspired Photography: Fusing Historical Techniques with a Contemporary Vision! with Almudena Romero and Edd Carr Gender and Ecology with Manuel Limay Incil and Yinna Higuera
16/11
LUMEN AND ALCHEMOGRAPHY
Workshop: Lumen Prints. Using Digital Screens to Print Analogue Photos with Andrey Piletsky Conferences: Alchemography with Alexandros Kantoros
18/11
LIVE | ONLINE | 7:00-9:00 PM (SPAIN)
Agora Closing Meeting
Student work presentations, viewing of reference materials, and interactive question-and-answer sessions
MORE DETAILS
ADDRESSED TO
People who want to continue their journey in experimental photography and expand their technical and creative resources.
AIM
Explore alternative, solar, plant-based, manipulated, and experimental printing techniques to expand the material and conceptual possibilities of your photographic practice.
APPROXIMATE WEEKLY DEDICATION
3-5 hours.
LANGUAGE
Spanish and English videos with Spanish subtitles.
ACCESS
Unlimited and lifetime access to course content.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Pre-recorded classes, live meetings, workshops, conferences, downloadable additional materials, online community and access to the exclusive Agora Community group.
MATERIALS
Each class explains the necessary materials. We recommend watching the class first and then deciding which materials to buy.
DO YOU WANT TO START EXPERIMENTING WITH YOUR IMAGES?
You can take this course independently or add it to the complete Diploma in Experimental Photography course.