Teaching Resources
Our teaching resources are designed to support knowledge and understanding of photography.
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Combining Text and Image: A Mode of Collaboration
A learning resource exploring the practice of combining text and image, and how this shapes narrative and the interpretation of the collaborative photographic image. Introduction This learning resource has been written by Arpita Shah to accompany her work From one dream to another, commissioned by Devonshire Collective and Photoworks. Themes From one dream to another is collaborative …Community, Home, Place
A resource exploring connections between place, home and representation inspired by the work of Johny PittsHistory and Activism
Assignments and ideas for professionals working with young people who want to raise awareness of and explore LGBTQ+ issues.Connections
A series of assignments for students exploring how connections can be made through photography – from collaboration and exchanging photographs as a form of visual conversation to appropriation and photographing blindfolded.Untold Heritage
A resource with simple tips and ideas exploring the animal life around us, from family pets to urban wildlife and conservation issues.Temporary Self
A resource exploring themes of LGBT+ experience and identity inspired by the work of artist Guanyu Xu.Black Looks
A resource encouraging students to engage with the national debate around the removal of public monuments in relation to colonial history inspired by the work of artist Sethembile Msezane.Building on the Illusion of Inclusion
A resource exploring difference, disability and barriers to social inclusion inspired by the work of artist Alberta Whittle.Collections
Resources are grouped in Collections inspired by Photoworks’ curatorial programme and themes relevant to teachers and young people.
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