Prerequisites for the RTW Track

Any YWAM Discipleship Training School.
We recommend the photogenX DTS and outreach program.

The photogenX "Around The World Track" is for those with a heart of adventure, a passion for justice, and a creative drive to learn photography for the purpose of community transformation. Through this course you will learning photography and have the opportunity to shoot around the world. You will visit places as diverse as the Amazon Jungle, the Sahara Desert and the Himalayan Mountains. You will get to study the Bible on the back of a camel or on a boat through the Middle East. You will study world culture not out of books but in the nations among the people. And most importantly you will use your camera to combat injustice and oppression in the world around you.

To sign up for the photogenX around the world track, you need to apply for the School of Photographic Communication 1

At the end of this adventure, you will:

1. Have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of photography and justice
2. A global photo portfolio
3. Have your work published in a photogenX publication
4. Acquire deeper understanding of discipleship, the Bible, world culture and worldview.
5. Have a whole lot of friends around the world!

2011-2012 Track Course Descriptions:

SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHIC COM 1

Course Dates: Jan to March 2011
This course will elevate the student’s knowledge of photography from a basic to an intermediate level. The course will focus on documentary photography, photo journalism, technical aspects of photography and different topics of design. Within the course there will be opportunity to make different field trips through Central America. Location: Central Americas.

6 WEEK FIELD ASSIGNMENT - South Africa Field Assignment Dates: April to May 2011

THE BIBLICAL COUR COURSE - Course Dates: Mid-May to August 2011
This course will use the countries of the Middle East as a classroom: Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece and even Rome. In addition to grasping an overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and knowing how to study the Bible inductively the student will gain a living understanding as they experience the culture, geography and feel of the Biblical lands. Locations: Egypt, Israel, Turkey, and Greece.

HUMANITIES & SCIENCE: A JESUS PERSPECTIVE - Course Dates: September to Mid-November 2011
The worldview course will enable the students to engage with global world culture. Students will be given tools to be able to walk in every country on the planet and understand the history and the culture of the particular nation, as well giving an understanding of what God is already doing in the nation and how the students will be able to serve that.               Locations: North Europe, South Asia and North Asia.

6 WEEK FIELD ASSIGNMENT - South East Asia - Field Assignment Dates: November to Christmas 2011

SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHIC COM 2

Course Dates: January to March 2012
The focus of this school is to study more technical aspects of photography as well as to produce a school publication. This will be published by photogenX.
Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

COMMUNICATIONS CORE COURSE

Course Dates: April to June 2012
This course will enable the students to distribute their publication by giving them tools for public speaking, web design and other aspects communication.            Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

How much will this RTW Track cost?

• Course fees, $3,600.00 USD per course, which breaks down to $1,200.00 USD per month. This includes food, accommodation, school fees and basic transportation.
• Personal expenses such as insurance, visas, immunizations, spending money and special travel - price variable
• Round the World Airfare (or however you want to travel) - price variable ($5,000-$6,000 for RTW Ticket typically)
• DTS lecture and outreach fees are variable dependent on where you do it. (For photogenX DTS and Outreach expenses please see the DTS information page.)

What to Bring

The photogenX Around the World team will basically be backpacking around the world, so clothes for all weather conditions, sleeping bag, and pillow are recommended. As a rule of thumb we usually instruct students to pack as lightly as possible. Students will also need a DSLR camera and lenses of choice (we do not have specific requirements beyond a basic DSLR). Also, a Laptop computer is highly recommended. It is a personal choice what to bring, but just remember IF YOU BRING IT YOU HAVE TO CARRY IT!! If you have any questions about what to bring or would like to talk further about The Track contact us at - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it