A LIVING LABORATORY OF SPANISH PHOTOGRAPHY. IMMERSIVE LEARNING THROUGH PHOTOESPAÑA

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Upper-Level

This five-week course in Madrid offers students a unique opportunity to study photography, visual culture, and Spanish life during PHotoEspaña, one of the world’s leading international photography festivals. Through exhibitions, talks, workshops, and cultural activities, students immerse themselves in contemporary photographic practice while engaging deeply with Madrid’s vibrant artistic and urban culture. The program combines critical study and creative practice, encouraging students to explore key themes in photography, develop their own projects, and situate their work within a global context. At the same time, students experience Spanish culture firsthand and build their language skills through daily interactions, fostering a rich understanding of Spain’s traditions, contemporary realities, and visual narratives.