API in the Australian Outback: Edge of the Outback Photography Program

Description

Following is a general itinerary of the course. The field trip involves travelling over largely unsealed roads. In case of rain, these roads can become impassable. The stated itinerary may change due to these unforeseen circumstances. Alternatively, in dry conditions dust can be pervasive.
Day 1 -Arrive in Melbourne.
Day 2 -Travel to Mildura.
Day 3 -Orientation, introduction and welcome dinner.
Day 4 -Basic photo/camera operations/lectures.
Day 5 -Mungo National Park field trip

Day 6 -Photographic image download and evaluation.

Day 7 – Image selection and Photoshop tutorial.

Day 8 -Depart on Day 8 field trip. Drive to Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges, South Australia. Stay at Willow Springs Homestead.

Day 9 -Split group: Group A to St Mary’s Summit, Group B to Wilpena Pound.

Day 10 – Branchina Gorge circuit, Flinders Ranges.

Day 11 – Drive to Broken Hill, Western New South Wales. Stay at the Palace Hotel.

Day 12 -Drive to Mutawinjii National Park. Historic site tour/old Mutawinjii Gorge walk.

Day 13 – Homestead Gorge loop walk, Mutawinjii National Park.

Day 14 – Broken Hill Mine, Silverton.

Day 15 -Return to Mildura.

Day 16 -Free.

Day 17 -Digital download.

Day 18 – Photographic image reviews.

Day 19 – Select/Photoshop/blog.

Day 20 – Select/Photoshop/blog/print.

Day 21 – Print.

Day 22 – Exhibition installation and opening.

Day 23 – Drive to Melbourne. Australian Football league game during afternoon.

Day 24 – Depart. Pre-Departure Services: Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, Scholarships On-Site Services: Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, API Center, Housing (including meals and laundry with host families), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (overnight and international), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, Volunteer Opportunities Re-Entry Services: Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni Network and Development Opportunities