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 …Love and Observations: Documenting the Family
A learning resource exploring family relationships, childhood and adolescence. Introduction Part of the Photoworks Festival 2022. A learning resource exploring family relationships, childhood and adolescence inspired by the work of Diana Tamane. Themes Half Love by artist Diana Tamane explores familial relationships, childhood memories, love and adolescence. Diana Tamane is a Latvian-born artist based in …Shadows, Alter Egos and our Inner Self
A learning resource exploring representation of our inner self using characterisation and symbolism through the work of Heather Agyepong.Countryside, Community and Class
A learning resource exploring community, class, and rurality through the work of Joanne Coates.Photography, Mental Health & Wellbeing
A resource supporting and promoting positive wellbeing within the classroom environment with simple creative exercises and project ideas addressing specific issues around mental health and wellbeing.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 PittsBody, Posture and Pose
A resource exploring posture and pose in photography inspired by the work of Joanna Piotrowska.A Fictional Representation of Family
A resource exploring the subject of family portraits and representations of family inspired by the work of Silvia Rosi.History and Activism
Assignments and ideas for professionals working with young people who want to raise awareness of and explore LGBTQ+ issues.Collections
Resources are grouped in Collections inspired by Photoworks’ curatorial programme and themes relevant to teachers and young people.
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