The secrets of photography condensed into a short course.
The course aims to educate students in visual language and to experiment with and apply the ability to tell stories through the exploration of places and everyday emotions, gradually learning the language of Photojournalistic Reportage: a learning path balanced between technique and expression.
At the end of the course, a certificate of attendance will be issued, provided that the student attends at least 8 out of the 10 scheduled lessons, potentially qualifying for the recognition of 2 ECTS credits.
Course type: group – in person
Participants: max 15
Frequency: weekly, Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM
Duration: 10 lessons – total 40 hours
Cost: €590.00 in a single payment or in two installments of €300.00
Requirements/equipment: digital reflex or compact camera
Language: Italian
Instructor: Andrea Sabbadini
Location: RUFA – Via Benaco, 1b (Photography classroom) – Rome
Enrollment opens: August 1, 2025
Enrollment closes: October 3, 2025
Objectives
Students will be provided with the basic knowledge needed to create a photographic story. During field trips to different parts of the city, themed photo reportages will be developed using a series of digital black and white or color photographs. The course includes both theoretical and practical lessons, combining analysis of the students’ work with the study of photographic language and a selection of historical photographic experiences.
Particular attention will be given to the history of photojournalism, from the FSA and Photo League experience to today’s multimedia challenges.
The programme covers the classic reportage questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why); detailed study of equipment; planning a reportage (Research and Revision); and addresses issues of ethics and professional responsibility.
The course also fosters peer knowledge and provides tools to better understand and approach a world dominated by images.
OCTOBER
04/10/2025
11/10/2025
18/10/2025
25/10/2025
NOVEMBER
08/11/2025
15/11/2025
22/11/2025
29/11/2025
DECEMBER
13/12/2025
20/12/2025
Make-up sessions*
10/01/2026
17/01/2026
*“Make-up sessions” refer to additional dates proposed by RUFA in the event that a scheduled class is canceled due to causes attributable to the instructor, the Academy, or force majeure. Make-up sessions are not provided in case of student absences.
Andrea Sabbadini was born in 1963 in Rome, where he lives and works in the field of photography.
He graduated in Psychology in 1988 from the University “La Sapienza.”
From 1989 to 1992 he studied at the Photography School of Visual and Performing Arts in London, winning the Merit Award in the BIPP/FUJI Student Photographic Competition on the theme “The New Optimism.”
In 1993 he won first prize with the group “Scale Dorsali” in the international competition for young artists at the Maastricht Biennale, with sound installations and video art.
Since 1996 he has collaborated with major national and international newspapers and magazines and has been a registered journalist. From 2005 to 2010 he taught photography at Richmond University in Rome.
In 2010, he collaborated with the International and European Forum for Migration Research on the project “Labour Migration Governance in Contemporary Europe.”
From 2010 to 2014 he was the official photographer for the press office of the National Bar Council.
In 2012 he worked on a photojournalistic investigation of the socio-economic situation in Italy and Europe during the years of the financial crisis, collaborating closely with journalist Angelo Mastrandrea.
From 2013 to 2019 he taught photojournalism at the Rome University of Fine Arts.
In 2019 he co-produced, together with photographer Alessandro Parente and artist Libre Vagabund, the project “Water Box,” working with indigenous communities on Mexico’s Pacific coast for the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, WA.
He is currently a stringer for the agency Polaris Images and a staff member of Buenavista photo, a network of freelance Italian photographers.
His personal documentary work focuses on photographing people and places, starting from daily life stories to explore social and cultural issues.
Andrea Sabbadini’s photographs have appeared on the front pages and in the pages of major newspapers and magazines including Il Manifesto, Repubblica, Internazionale, El País, and The Guardian.
RUFA Students and Alumni: 50% discount
Former Short Courses and Summer RUFA 2024–25 students: 10% discount
University students: 5% discount (upon presentation of a student ID)
Course packages / groups / families: contact corsibrevi@unirufa.it for personalized options
For all enrolled students, without the need for specific requirements, fee reductions are available based on the date of registration:
Very Early Bird: by August 21, 2025 → €501.50 (–15%)
Early Bird: from August 22 to September 4, 2025 → €531.00 (–10%)
All students holding certification pursuant to Law 104/92 are entitled to a 20% discount on the registration fee, regardless of the selected time frame.
To request it, documentation must be sent to the registrar’s office at corsibrevi@unirufa.it.
Enrolling in a short course entitles students, for the month in which the course takes place, to access special agreements with local businesses.
These benefits include discounts on creative supplies and lunch breaks at venues near the campus locations.
Each year, the Short Courses Office will provide an updated list of participating businesses.
For information about the course please fill in the form and we will contact you.
CREDITS
Slider: Andrea Sabbadini.