The hunt is on for a university or college whose students would like to pitch for a place on a 4x4 expedition.
Last year's competition focussed on photography students at London College of Communication. Around 30 students were briefed by the scheme's organisers, Mark Williams and Peter Girling, and shortlist of five was eventually chosen. Winner Josh Horwook was taken to the French Alps, far off the beaten track, and assembled a stunning portfolio of pictures.
"Now it could be your turn," said Mark Williams. "We want to hear from college and university departmental heads but we're happy to follow up contact from photography and art students who feel their college or university would like to take part in the scheme. Just send us contact details and we'll do the rest."
The destination for FirstFootprint 2011 is still being decided but the format of the trip will be the same; the student selected has only to make travel plans to join the expedition group in the UK, and needs just out-of-pocket expenses, basic camping gear and, of course, photographic equipment. The rest is provided.
The trip will be outside of normal term time and photos shot on the trip will be made available afterwards to the sponsoring expedition company. Copyright, though, remains with the student, and the portfolio can afterwards be used in any way you like.
Sign up by dropping a line to mark@thewideangle.net
