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 …Exploring the Forest: Our Relationship with Natural Spaces
A resource about our relationship with the natural world and how we connect with nature. Introduction Part of the Photoworks Festival 2022. A resource about our relationship with the natural world and how we connect with nature explored through The Wall, an ongoing body of work by Anshika Varma. Themes Anshika Varma is an artist …Beyond Representation: Family and Empathy
A learning resource exploring representation through the lens of family relationships and empathy. Introduction Part of the Photoworks Festival: From Little Acorns… A learning resource exploring representation through the lens of family relationships and empathy inspired by the work of artist Mohamad Abdouni. Mohamad Abdouni is an artist, photographer, filmmaker and curator based between Beirut …Countryside, Community and Class
A learning resource exploring community, class, and rurality through the work of Joanne Coates.It’s About Time
A resource exploring relationships between photography and archaeology.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.Paying Attention
A resource supporting group discussion about the work of photographer Poulomi Basu, focusing in particular on photography’s ability to help us pay attention to the world around us.Temporary Self
A resource exploring themes of LGBT+ experience and identity inspired by the work of artist Guanyu Xu.Collections
Resources are grouped in Collections inspired by Photoworks’ curatorial programme and themes relevant to teachers and young people.
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