Yesterday I first met the mature entry students at Polytechnic. I was a bit intimidated, because there were Thom Kanje, business editor of the Daily Times, and Gregory Gondwe, also a very experienced jounalist of the Daily Times. I wondered if I had to teach them, or they should be teaching me. In photography of course I do have the skills. And they were motivated. Thom mentioned he would like to make photographs like Thoko Chikondi, my former student and assistant. She is getting famous, in the journalism community for sure, and maybe even with the general public.
Because the group is small, eight students, and very experienced, it all went fast and smoothly. We covered more ground than in the regular class, and still we were finished with all the subjects before time. And we found time for practicals, the cameras Sony donated are very valuable. Some students did make good photos.
The theory of exposure takes a bit of time to get used to, but I'm sure these students will pick up on it soon.
Next week I will prepare a bit more work for them.
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