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Detailed guides and lessons for Photography and Art teachers. Created by a seasoned Photographer and artist who has a passion for education

Detailed guides and lessons for Photography and Art teachers. Created by a seasoned Photographer and artist who has a passion for education
Matthieu Bourel head split photoshop guide
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Matthieu Bourel head split photoshop guide

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Photoshop guide to teach and support student whilst editing. Inspired by Matthieu Bourel’s work, the guide teaches a number of techniques including lasso select, gradient filters, selection contracting and layering. Quite an advanced editing technique for more able students.
Photography Mini GCSE editing guide
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Photography Mini GCSE editing guide

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Photography editing guide made for GCSE students to complete. Teaches three different editing techniques that cover Layering, layer styles, layer masks, double exposure and quick selection. Focuses on the work of three different photographers and is perfect for those looking to teach simple editing techniques that have visually impressive outcomes. Perfect for those teaching GCSE or A Level photography. Made by a photographer with over 20 years experience.
Liz Orton editing guide
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Liz Orton editing guide

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A full guide on how to edit in the style of Liz Orton. Made for use with Photoshop but can also be used with online software like Photopea. Great for GCSE and A level pupils who want an editing technique that looks really slick and isn’t that challenging.
Artist research booklets for Photography
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Artist research booklets for Photography

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Booklets designed so students have everything needed for Assessment objective 1 in the same place. Comes with background information, images, key words and questions to help with annotation. Artists covered are: Helmo Franck Bohbot Andres Gallardo Albajar Brno Del Zao Lisa Creagh Ulric Collette Li Wei Matthieu Bourel Paul Reiffer Victoria Seimer Aneta Ivanova Merve Ozaslan
Tiny Planet Photography editing guide
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Tiny Planet Photography editing guide

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Editing guide for a Tiny planet workshop. Really good resource for a great looking outcomes with minimal effort. Great for GCSE photography. Can be linked to photographers like Alexandre Duret-Lutz. Includes an in-depth editing guide made for Adobe Photoshop CS5 or later
Photostory Booklet and Powerpoint
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Photostory Booklet and Powerpoint

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Photography resource that focuses on students telling a story using imagery. Can be completed on phones and software like powerpoint to present images. Perfect for those who are new to teaching photography and want a great unit that can be completed on any budget. Comes with both booklet and supporting powerpoint.
Pelle Cass editing guide
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Pelle Cass editing guide

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A full guide on how to take photos and edit in the style of Pelle Cass. Made for use with Photoshop but can also be used with online software like Photopea. Great for GCSE and A level pupils who want an editing technique that looks really slick and isn’t that challenging.
Composition within photography
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Composition within photography

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Lesson which focuses on different rules of composition within photography. Looks at some of the main rules: Rule of thirds Leading lines Patterns Frame within a frame This helps students build an understanding of how to compose their images and use the shooting environment to their advantage. Lesson involves a theory based activity to start, followed by a practical activity, finishing with creation of contact sheets and selection/evaluation of students’ strongest images. Perfect for year 10 or AS. Designed for those who are new to photography but relevant to all ability levels
Photography portfolio start: Choosing a theme and introducing it
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Photography portfolio start: Choosing a theme and introducing it

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Guide that help pupils introduce a chosen theme. Includes a checklist for title page, mind map and introduction. Helps students gain an understanding of how to communicate intentions and introduce their theme. This works really well for students who need something tangible to guide them. Perfect for year 10 or AS, but also useful at any photography class.
Photography guide: How to complete artist research and image analysis
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Photography guide: How to complete artist research and image analysis

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Lesson and information sheet detailing how students can best complete an artist research page. For this activity I have picked an artist I always use at the start of a manipulation year long scheme of work I have designed. The photographer is Ulric Collette, who I picked because it’s a fun activity (face merge) that teaches essential skills like local adjustments and layering. This pack includes the artist research which has a powerpoint that has a checklist of all that needs to be considered for artist research or images analysis, examples, and an artist research help sheet that has all the relevant information about photographer Ulric. Perfect for the start of year and could be adapted for any artist you choose. Designed for AS and year 10 and those starting out in photography. Works well when coupled with the Ulric Collette shooting plan and guides.
Photography: Strongest edit presentation with annotation
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Photography: Strongest edit presentation with annotation

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I always find it useful for students to present their strongest image on its own page then annotate it detailing the areas in which they have been successful and any that need developing. Guide that informs students how to present their work then asks a series of questions for them to consider when annotating their work. Designed for all levels of photography as helps students critique their work in a way that is detailed. Works well for all exam boards. Helps students meet AO4 with confidence and could even be used to help annotate final piece.
Photography: Planning and shoot for Ulric Collette
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Photography: Planning and shoot for Ulric Collette

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Powerpoint that details how to produce a shooting plan and then use lighting to create different aesthetics. Focus on flat lighting as project is based on the work of photographer Ulric Collette and his face merges. Includes an in-depth breakdown of how to decipher where a photographer has positioned lighting, examples of how lighting positioning affects imagery, how to produce a plan for shooting and finally, a checklist that details all things to consider when shooting or producing a plan. Designed to go with the Ulric artist research and image analysis, contact sheet and editing guide and the final piece write up lessons. Perfect for year 10 or AS but can be implemented anywhere on a photographic scheme.
Basic Camera Settings Photography
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Basic Camera Settings Photography

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Lessons to teach students the basic camera settings that should be utilised in order to create different aesthetics. Focus on shutter speeds, aperture and ISO. The exposure triangle is so important in photography I always try to make sure students have a good understanding of how to control the camera. There are three practical tasks included in project: 1, Asking students to show both a deep ad shallow depth of field in their images. 2, Students show both a slow and fast shutter in their imagery. 3, Create a contact sheet for both shoots then evaluate Great for both GCSE and A level. Mainly aimed at those who have not studied photography before but also useful for those who have. Lots of helpsheets and examples of each to help build understanding.
Introduction to photography A level
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Introduction to photography A level

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Lesson that details what each unit entails with a real focus on each assessment objective and what work hits each. Perfect as a first lesson that wouldn’t necessarily contribute to the sketchbook but establish an understanding of what needs to be done to get the best grade. Made for WJEC but can easily be adapted for any exam board. Will require previous sketchbooks, as students will be looking through them and then deciding how each section contributes to an assessment objective. Includes a worksheet for students to fill out and an answers page on final page of powerpoint.
GCSE and A Level Photography Helmo Full unit
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GCSE and A Level Photography Helmo Full unit

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Full unit of work that focuses on Helmo’s Fashion animals series. Teaches everything that is need to hit each assessment objective both at GCSE and A level. This includes: Artist research and image analysis Shooting plan and lighting analysis Contact sheet creation and best images section Editing pages production Editing guide explaining how to produce work Best edit (final outcome) presentation and annotation guide I use this as the third artist inspired unit that I complete near the start of any photographic course because of the focus on studio lighting, but also because of the simple editing techniques that cover blending modes. Students also learn what is required to hit each assessment objective and helps them gain an understanding of how to present their work in a detailed and reflective way. Includes stock images of animals for editing. One of my favourite units as the outcomes can be quite sophisticated considering the process is so simple.
Tommy Ingberg floating bubble editing guide
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Tommy Ingberg floating bubble editing guide

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Great photoshop editing guide for a floating person in the style of photography Andreas Lie. Can be completed with your own images or stock. Useful for students who have some photoshop experience and those who would like to learn useful techniques. Teaches students how to blend layers, use spherical distortion, blend multiple layers, colour manipulation and local adjustments. Suitable for all governing bodies. Teachers would need some photoshop experience for this one and I would recommend creating an edit yourself before giving it to a class. Perfect for end of year if in a rush or to help develop the skills needed to be successful on a photography A level or GCSE.
Micaela Lattanzio photoshop editing guide
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Micaela Lattanzio photoshop editing guide

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In depth editing guide inspired by the photographer Micaela Lattanzio. Multiple techniques including: fragmenting, drop shadow, layering and selection tools. Quite an advanced editing technique that takes time to complete. Will be perfect for higher ability students who feel confident on photoshop and want a challenge. GCSE later years or A level would make good use of this.
Mark Herald Style art project
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Mark Herald Style art project

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The start to a Mark Herald / Natural form project that includes polyblock printmaking, presentation and the start to the construction of a cardboard bird. With starters, plenaries, research pages and powerpoints, you have everything needed for the first few lessons of this project. Was designed for year 10 but could be used for Key stage 3 or 4. Project is not finished as lockdown prevented my classes from being able to complete practical tasks like this. Can easily be finished whilst you complete your demo
Pattern and line workshop
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Pattern and line workshop

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Basic pattern and line workshop. Designed so can be completed even with phones. Comes complete with theory, image analysis and a variety of written and practical tasks. Booklet and supporting powerpoint included in package. Perfect for all ages.