Learn in community, at your
own pace
Whether you're looking to earn a diploma or simply immerse yourself in a year of inspiration and creativity as part of the Agora Community, this is the course for you!
from wherever you want!
With the new Diploma in Experimental Photography, we offer a structured, 12-month academic year program culminating in a diploma awarded by the Experimentalphotofestival Association. To make the experience more fluid and effective for all students, the curriculum is divided into three progressive sections: the first offers an overview of experimental techniques; the second, a practical specialization selected by the student; and finally, the program culminates with the completion and presentation of a final project supervised by our director, Pablo Giori.
8 MONTHS
EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
Includes all 4 levels!
Exploring
Intermediate
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Advanced
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2 MONTHS
SPECIALIZATION
One to choose from:
MONITORSHIP
AND FINAL PRESENTATION
2 MONTHS
What will you learn in the first block?
Experimental techniques
The first block covers eight months dedicated to learning 62 experimental techniques at four levels: Exploring (Creative Photography, Cyanotype, Multiple Exposure, Film Swap, Film Soup, Redscale, Chemigrams, Pinhole and Solarigraphy) to Intermediate levels (Experimental Printing, Intervened Photography, Photoembroidery, Advanced Pinhole, Advanced Solarigraphy, Analemma, Experimental Polaroid, Anthotype, Chlorotype, Lumen Print, Alchemography and Advanced Chemigrams), Advanced (Intervention, Collage, Ecological Photography Techniques, Experimental 3D, Digital Art, Experimental Polaroid, Experimental Cinema, and Scanography), and Professional (Photo Transfer, Mordançage, Tricolor Cyanotype, Phytograms, Metallic Photoserigraphy, Advanced Chemigrams, Photobooks, and Exhibitions). Participants will explore a wide range of approaches, starting from the very basics and progressing to the complexity of the interaction between them. During these courses, access is provided to information resources, pre-recorded workshops and lectures with international artists that are organized thematically. This comprehensive understanding of the techniques and photosensitivity of different materials is fundamental to understanding experimental photography as a whole.
UNLIMITED ACCESS
Unlimited access to all live and pre-recorded class content for life.
COMMUNITY
Monthly live online community support meetings and access to the exclusive Agora Community group on WhatsApp.
DIRECT
CONTACT WITH TEACHERS
Direct contact with all teachers to resolve doubts and share work.
MATERIALS
We recommend watching the class first and then deciding which materials you want to purchase. A lab is not required to complete the Diploma.
In the second block you will select your
Specialization Course
We continue our Diploma journey! Once the first block of Experimental Techniques is completed, the second two-month Specialization phase begins 🤓 All Specialization courses are pre-recorded and taught by expert instructors, so each student can learn at their own pace, return to the lessons as often as needed, and enjoy the process. Each course offers the opportunity to explore a particular approach in depth, giving students the tools and knowledge necessary to develop their own practice within this field.
The courses to choose from are:
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Historical techniques: from an introductory course (negatives, Van Dyke Brown, Salted Paper, Albumen) to advanced techniques such as Wet Collodion, Argyrotype, Kallitype or Gum Bichromate.
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Solar printing: natural light processes such as Chlorotype, Anthotype and Cyanotype.
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Creative photography: multiple visual play techniques such as multiple exposures, panoramas, film soup, light leaks, collage, stop motion, among many others.
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Experimental digital art: tools like Blender, character creation and animation, Grease Pencil, nodes and sequences in Python.
What our students say!
Connecting with like-minded artists passionate about experimental photography has been invaluable.
I started at Ágora two years ago with a collective mentorship, which was decisive in my artistic journey.
My experience in the Agora Diploma has already opened new layers and dimensions in my photographic work.
Third and final block
Mentorship and Final Project
To obtain their diploma, the student will develop a personal project during the last two months of the program, integrating what they learned in the theoretical and practical classes. To properly develop their projects, participants will receive guidance in the form of two project reviews with Pablo Giori before submitting it for presentation.
Successes of our students
Upon completion of the program, the student's project will be incorporated into our Experimental Online Library, and a project will be selected annually to be exhibited individually during the next edition of the Experimental Photo Festival in Barcelona.
Behind the Scenes!
Our team
Directed at:
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• People without prior knowledge, interested in experimental photography who wish to obtain a structured and complete education in this field. • Photography lovers seeking to explore the creative possibilities of experimental, alternative and historical photography. • Professional photographers looking to develop their skills and explore new techniques to improve their professional practice.
Admission requirements: Not required.
Goals:
• Understand the fundamental theory behind experimental art, providing a solid foundation for creative development. • Practice a variety of experimental techniques, from basic to advanced, to explore their creative application in practice. • Promote the ability of participants to create their own unique artistic work, integrating the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the course. • Schooling participants to professionalize their practice in the field of experimental photography, providing them with solid skills and tools necessary to stand out in the professional, creative and artistic field.
Price: 800 euros. Payment can be made in a single installment , in eight installments of 100 euros , or in twelve installments of 67 euros.
Duration: An academic year of 12 months (8 months of classes and 2 months of preparation for the Diploma) and final presentation of the project throughout the school year.
Approximate time dedicated weekly: 5 hours, each student manages their time.
Modality: Online. 65% pre-recorded learning, 25% student autonomous work and 10% live virtual tutorials.
Language: English.
Start dates: October 1st. Continuous registration.
What's included:
• Unlimited lifetime access to all content from live and pre-recorded classes (workshops, lectures, and downloadable additional materials). • Be a member of the Agora Community: participate for free in our monthly Online Meetings (October 1st, October 22nd, November 12th, December 3rd, January 21st, February 4th, February 25th, March 18th, April 8th, April 29th, and May 20th) and showcase your work on our social media platforms. • Access the exclusive Ágora Community WhatsApp group with special discounts, direct contact with the instructors and the Agora team, monthly updates, and exclusive content.
Necessary materials:
The materials you need will be explained in each class. We recommend watching the class first and then deciding what materials you want to buy. With this link you can see where to buy the materials in many cities around the world. No darkroom is required to complete the Diploma.
How is the Diploma managed?
The economic and administrative management of the Ágora is the responsibility of the non-profit Experimentalphotofestival Association. All courses have 21% VAT included in the price. During the payment process, you will be asked for a Passport number, NIE/NIF/CIF, which must be provided solely and exclusively for accounting and tax matters. To find out more, you can visit our Economic Transparency website.
If you still have questions