Q: What exactly is this?
The Picture Kentucky Workshop was founded in 2004 by Chris Poore and Dave LaBelle as an immersive photojournalism experience for students. Participants spend 4 days learning in small groups from professional coaches from around the country in the skills of documentary photojournalism and short film making.
Q: Who runs the Picture Kentucky Workshop?
A: The workshop is made up of a team of volunteers from around the country who are dedicated to teaching students the art and skills of visual storytelling. It was created and is operated by the Kentucky Kernel, a non-profit media organization of student publications at the University of Kentucky. David Stephenson is the workshop director.
Q: Who can attend the Picture Kentucky Workshop?
A: The workshop is intended primarily for Kentucky Kernel students, KRNL students and University of Kentucky journalism students.
Q: Do I get class credit for attending the PKY workshop?
A: The answer is “maybe.” The workshop is available for class credit as an elective if you are a journalism student and it will fit your degree requirements. You can register for JOU 487 Picture Kentucky Workshop through controlled enrollment and earn 3 credit hours. Contact David Stephenson for more information.
Q: How much does it cost to attend?
A: It depends. Tuition will be set in the near future, but we expect it to be $250 or less. If you are taking this as a UK Journalism class, you will not pay the workshop tuition. Students will be responsible for the food and lodging expenses. We have a group rate at a local hotel. More information will be available in September.