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A collection of Photography and Moving Image related resources to support kaiako with the planning and delivery of teaching and learning

  • NZQA Assessor Practice Tool (APT)

    NZQA Assessor Practice Tool (APT)

    The Assessor Practice Tool (APT) from NZQA is highly recommended PLD for every educator working with NCEA. You can practice assessing samples of work for each Level 1 and Level…

  • Piki te Maunga: Ta Moko ↗ 

    Piki te Maunga: Ta Moko ↗ 

    External link: Be introduced to the world of tā moko (traditional tattooing). Focus on the basics; what the tohu (marks/designs) mean and how to draw them. Then use this new…

  • Sound of X / Tonga: Ha’apai Moana by Vea Mafile’o & Brandon Haru

    Sound of X / Tonga: Ha’apai Moana by Vea Mafile’o & Brandon Haru

    “My work is based on the concept of koloa faka-Tonga/ Tongan treasures (commonly translated as ‘wealth’) made and collected by Tongan women over the course of a lifetime, gifted at…

  • Art Study Cards

    Art Study Cards

    These study cards are designed for secondary visual art and art history students. They could be used in a gallery setting or for classroom activities. Each card explains key art…

  • Photography Study Card

    Photography Study Card

    This study card explains key photography terms and poses targeted questions designed to prompt students to analyse and discuss photographs from different perspectives. Secondary Visual Arts and Art History students…

  • Metaphor and Symbolism in Art

    Metaphor and Symbolism in Art

    This resource is an introduction to the use of symbolism and metaphor in art for senior Photography students preparing to make a symbolic self-portrait using newly acquired Photoshop skills. Easily…

  • Len Lye: Rainbow Dance Virtual Tour↗

    Len Lye: Rainbow Dance Virtual Tour↗

    External link: “Spanning examples of Lye’s cinematic and sculptural practice, Rainbow Dance explores the full arc of Lye’s creative world.”

  • Len Lye: Animation Resource↗

    Len Lye: Animation Resource↗

    External link: An animation resource created by Govett-Brewster gallery that looks at Len Lye’s animation.

  • Len Lye: FREE RADICALS↗

    Len Lye: FREE RADICALS↗

    External link: “Len Lye’s film made without a camera by scratching designs onto black leader using a variety of scribers ranging from Indian arrowheads to dental tools.”

  • Len Lye: THE BIRTH OF THE ROBOT↗

    Len Lye: THE BIRTH OF THE ROBOT↗

    External link: “An advertisement for Shell Motor Oil where puppets and models are brought to life by stop-frame animation, combined with colourful backgrounds and visual effects.”

  • Len Lye: A COLOUR BOX↗

    Len Lye: A COLOUR BOX↗

    External link: “The world’s first direct film – made without a camera. Lye painted colourful designs onto celluloid, matching them to dance music. “You’ve not seen a colour film until…

  • Len Lye: TUSALAVA↗

    Len Lye: TUSALAVA↗

    External link: Len Lye’s first film which imagines the beginnings of life on earth. Single-cell creatures evolve into more complex forms of life. Evolution leads to conflict, and two species…

  • How Raymond Sagapolutele explores culture through photography

    How Raymond Sagapolutele explores culture through photography

    “Raymond Sagapolutele is well known in South Auckland. He’s connected with artists, businesses, educators and even politicians, through community and photography. Photography is more than work for Raymond, even more…

  • PhotoForum NZ↗

    PhotoForum NZ↗

    External link: “PhotoForum Inc. is a New Zealand non-profit incorporated society dedicated to the promotion of photography as a means of communication and expression”

  • Art2day Photographer Search↗

    Art2day Photographer Search↗

    External link: Search hundreds of photographers by techniques and thematic conventions. A fantastic resource for senior students.

  • 2021 Conference Presentation: Kirsty Grieve and Jonathan Cameron – Keeping it Photographic

    2021 Conference Presentation: Kirsty Grieve and Jonathan Cameron – Keeping it Photographic

    Keeping it photographic is a presentation that looks closely at the journey we as teachers take to guide our students towards completing successful, authentic, and meaningful photographic projects.

  • 2021 Conference Presentation: Jay Presnell – Moving to a Moving Future Right Now

    2021 Conference Presentation: Jay Presnell – Moving to a Moving Future Right Now

    In this presentation Jay focuses on teaching and learning strategies for moving image, with an emphasis on the implementation of new technologies to extend the learning of students within a…

  • 2023 Conference Presentation: Jamieson Hudson – Understanding abjection through a feminist lens

    2023 Conference Presentation: Jamieson Hudson – Understanding abjection through a feminist lens

    In this presentation Jaz presents her dissertation and practice that she undertook as for her Master’s in 2022. It focuses on understanding the theory of the Abject through an Aotearoa…

  • Persuasion: Four photography units↗

    Persuasion: Four photography units↗

    External link: A series of four photography units designed for Senior Secondary. Students will investigate themes of stereotyping and the commercialisation of beauty while exploring studio photography and photo manipulation.

  • Exposure: Four photography units↗

    Exposure: Four photography units↗

    External link: A series of four introductory photography units based on the overarching theme of exposure. Students will learn photographic techniques, conventions and terminology. These units explore personal histories within…

  • Photographers of the new Bauhaus↗

    Photographers of the new Bauhaus↗

    External link: “This resource integrates the study of photographs from the collection of the MoCP into secondary and post-secondary fine arts, language arts, and social science curriculum.”

  • Firecracker: Supporting Women Photographers↗

    Firecracker: Supporting Women Photographers↗

    External link: “Firecracker champions the work of female, female identifying and non binary photographers internationally through its online platform, annual grant, social media channels and event program.”

  • The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation↗

    The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation↗

    External link: “Robert Mapplethorpe established the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation on May 27, 1988, the year before his death, to protect his work, to advance his creative vision and to promote…

  • The Art of Collage↗

    The Art of Collage↗

    External link: “This resource is aimed at integrating the study of photographs from the collection of the MoCP into secondary and post-secondary fine arts, language arts, and social science curriculum.”

  • Still Life: The Object as Subject↗

    Still Life: The Object as Subject↗

    External link: A resource that looks at contemporary still life photography based on the collection at Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago.

  • Andy Warhol Museum: Lessons↗

    Andy Warhol Museum: Lessons↗

    External link: “Explore Warhol’s life, artistic practice, and legacy through an extensive archive of free interdisciplinary teaching tools.”

  • Layered landscape artist’s book↗

    Layered landscape artist’s book↗

    External link: “Students investigate established practice related to site-based art and typography to produce an artist’s book (paper-based or digital) that expresses a connection to a significant site.”

  • Tūrangawaewae zine↗

    Tūrangawaewae zine↗

    External link: “Students investigate typography and imagery in both Aotearoa New Zealand and international contexts to produce a zine that communicates their relationship with a place of historical significance.”

  • Pixlr Photo, Design and Editing Tools↗

    Pixlr Photo, Design and Editing Tools↗

    External link: “We are Pixlr, free photo editing and design tools with AI-power. Edit photos and create stunning designs right in your browser, on your phone or desktop for free.…

  • Unsplash↗

    Unsplash↗

    External link: “Photos for everyone: Over 3 million free high-resolution images brought to you by the world’s most generous community of photographers.”

  • Cloud Stop Motion Instructions

    Cloud Stop Motion Instructions

    Basic instructions from Raranga Matahiko to get you started on Cloud Stop Motion.

  • Cloud Stop Motion: Design Challenge

    Cloud Stop Motion: Design Challenge

    A stop motion animation design challenge from Raranga Matahiko using Cloud Stop Motion

  • Cloud Stop Motion↗

    Cloud Stop Motion↗

    External link: Cloud Stop Motion is a free stop motion animation package that runs directly from your browser. It has the ability to set up student groups and accounts and…

  • How to make stock photography your own

    How to make stock photography your own

    Some key things to keep in mind when using stock photography in your work.

  • Composite images in Photoshop

    Composite images in Photoshop

    A step-by-step guide of how to experiment with different tools on Photoshop to create composite images.

  • The Public Studio: An introduction to bookbinding

    The Public Studio: An introduction to bookbinding

    This zine, a part of our Creative Resistance How-to Series, is designed to make our skill sets accessible. We encourage you to copy, share, and adapt it to fit your…

  • The Public Studio: An introduction to colour

    The Public Studio: An introduction to colour

    This zine, is designed to make our skill sets accessible to the communities with whom we work. We encourage you to copy, share, and adapt it to fit your needs…

  • Capturing light: Creating pinhole cameras (Y11-13)

    Capturing light: Creating pinhole cameras (Y11-13)

    Students create and use pinhole cameras to understand how artists use and manipulate light to capture images in photographs. They shoot and develop photographs made with pinhole cameras.

  • Capturing light: Creating pinhole cameras (Y7-8)

    Capturing light: Creating pinhole cameras (Y7-8)

    Students create pinhole cameras to understand that light travels in a straight path. They describe the lines and shapes in photographs of a building and then use their pinhole cameras…

  • Artist Books: Beth Sargent↗

    Artist Books: Beth Sargent↗

    External link: “A community of artisans and artists combined to produce these ātaahua responses to Keri Hulme’s poetry, and this exhibition shares materials and stories about how these pukapuka were…

  • Digital artist models↗

    Digital artist models↗

    External link: A Google Drive folder of digital artist models/established practice that could be used in a variety of fields.

  • Photoshop keyboard shortcuts

    Photoshop keyboard shortcuts

    A comprehensive list of keyboard shortcuts for Photoshop.

  • Comic-book, modelling and stop-motion apps

    Comic-book, modelling and stop-motion apps

    A collection of different online apps that can be used to create comic-books, 3D modelling and stop-motion.

  • Junior Photography Project

    Junior Photography Project

    An extensive activity sheet that works through the different photography conventions.

  • A Stitch in Photography↗

    A Stitch in Photography↗

    A comprehensive powerpoint that looks at the use of thread and needlework in photography.

  • Junior Photography: What’s in your head?

    Junior Photography: What’s in your head?

    Step by step instruction on how to create a Surrealist portrait.

  • Junior Photography: Glitch portrait

    Junior Photography: Glitch portrait

    Step by step instructions for how to create a glitch portrait using Photoshop.

  • Junior Photography: Double exposure portrait

    Junior Photography: Double exposure portrait

    Step by step instructions on how to create a double exposure portrait.

  • Junior Photography: Landscape kaleidoscope photography

    Junior Photography: Landscape kaleidoscope photography

    A junior photography task designed by Louisa Afoa that looks at kaleidoscope landscapes.

  • Junior Photography: Cubism distortion

    Junior Photography: Cubism distortion

    A photography task designed for junior students that looks at Cubism distortion.

  • Process and Product: Photography ↗

    Process and Product: Photography ↗

    External link: “his unit features a video with contemporary working photographers, image galleries of photographs from the National Gallery’s collection, an explainer that dives into the basics of photography, and…

  • Steve Rhall: CULTURE + HISTORIES = PLACE

    Steve Rhall: CULTURE + HISTORIES = PLACE

    This is a resource for school-based units to be adapted and extended for primary and secondary students, centred upon an investigation of artist Steven Rhall’s practice. It includes several activities…

  • SUCCESSIVE SELVES Multilayered, Photographic Self-Portraiture

    SUCCESSIVE SELVES Multilayered, Photographic Self-Portraiture

    A lesson plan that is adaptable to both primary and secondary level students inspired by the methods that artist Rushdi Anwar uses to generate his layered collage artworks.

  • Yvonne Todd: Creamy Psychology – Resource Card

    Yvonne Todd: Creamy Psychology – Resource Card

    Yvonne Todd makes portraits, landscapes, and still lifes using the language of commercial photography. She is known for creating portraits of female characters who seem to suffer from some malaise,…

  • Fiona Pardington: A Beautiful Hesitation – Resource Card

    Fiona Pardington: A Beautiful Hesitation – Resource Card

    A Beautiful Hesitation is an exhibition of photographs by New Zealand artist Fiona Pardington. It brings together over 100 images from the past 30 years.

  • Steve Carr and Daniel Crooks: Bullet Time – Resource Card

    Steve Carr and Daniel Crooks: Bullet Time – Resource Card

    Bullet Time showcases the work of two New Zealand video artists who manipulate time, Daniel Crooks and Steve Carr. It places them in the context of two historical photographers, pioneers…

  • Photographic Portraiture Unit

    Photographic Portraiture Unit

    A photographic portraiture unit written for 2.2 and 2.3 Achievement Standards looking at the work of Cindy Sherman and Yvonne Todd.

  • John Stezaker: Lost World – Resource Card

    John Stezaker: Lost World – Resource Card

    John Stezaker is a British artist famous for his distinctive, often deceptively simple collages.

  • Zac Langdon-Pole: Containing Multitudes – Resource Card

    Zac Langdon-Pole: Containing Multitudes – Resource Card

    Resource card for Zac Langdon-Pole’s exhibition Containing Multitudes at City Gallery Wellington. He is a New Zealand artist whose diverse works often take the form of collages or assemblages of…

  • Drawing Conventions: Photography

    Drawing Conventions: Photography

    A guide to some of the most common pictorial and technical conventions used in photography.

  • Visual Arts: Field Conventions

    Visual Arts: Field Conventions

    A list of conventions for the different Visual Arts fields

  • Video magic: How to green screen ↗

    Video magic: How to green screen ↗

    External link: “Use the animated sequence of the paraoa and the background ocean to experiment with green screen.”

  • Len Lye Style Flip Book ↗

    Len Lye Style Flip Book ↗

    External Link: A slideshow created by the Govett-Brewster Gallery where you can make a flip book inspired by Len Lye.

  • Stop Motion Studio App ↗

    Stop Motion Studio App ↗

    External Link: “Want to create movies like Wallace and Gromit or those groovy Lego shorts on YouTube? Stop Motion Studio”

  • Exciting Ways to Teach Typography ↗

    Exciting Ways to Teach Typography ↗

    External Link: “Have you ever let your students go rogue in the font panel? If so, chances are you’ve been bombarded”

  • Activity: I Spy Lines

    Activity: I Spy Lines

    “Look around, can you find a pattern that is made up of lines? 1. Go on a line hunt around your kāinga”

  • Activity: I Spy Letters

    Activity: I Spy Letters

    “Look around, can you find an everyday object that looks like a letter from the alphabet?”

  • Activity: Learning from Home Portraits

    Activity: Learning from Home Portraits

    A remote learning activity that looks at the work of Gregg Segal, asking students to analyse key conventions and create their own artwork.

  • Forced Perspective Photography

    Forced Perspective Photography

    “The forced perspective technique manipulates our human perception with the use of optical illusions to make objects”

  • Face Value: Teacher Notes

    Face Value: Teacher Notes

    A resource by Pātaka that looks at the work of Serena Stevenson who spent eight years documenting ta moko.

  • Colour Wheel Photography Task

    Colour Wheel Photography Task

    “Create a colour wheel using things you can find around the house. Here is what you need to do…”

  • Junior Photography Project

    Junior Photography Project

    This resource provides 15 tasks for a junior audience. It is designed to introduce the reader to photographic conventions.

  • Letter Photography Task

    Letter Photography Task

    “You need to find letters in objects around the school. (You cannot photograph actual letters).”

  • Experiments with Light

    Experiments with Light

    Experiments with light teaching resource. From drawing with sparklers to building a camera obscura, take inspiration from artist Bill Culbert and get experimental with light.

  • Howick College: Year 10 Program↗

    Howick College: Year 10 Program↗

    External Link: Howick College’s Year 10 program which features a range of different units.

  • Paper Weaving Adventure

    Paper Weaving Adventure

    This resource looks at different ways of weaving paper to create new artworks.

  • Peter Peryer Documentary

    Peter Peryer Documentary

    Ever wondered why artist Peter Peryer photographed himself holding a chicken? This documentary provides the answer…

  • Fiona Pardington Profile

    Fiona Pardington Profile

    In this extract Pardington works with her brother Neil, and discusses her life path: her Māori roots, wanting to be a photographer at her Māori roots, wanting to be a…

  • Photography Advice from Teachers ↗

    Photography Advice from Teachers ↗

    External Link: “Here is some unsolicited advice from professional photographic educators to take with you into the classroom or out into the field.”

  • Student Photography Examples ↗

    Student Photography Examples ↗

    External Link: “We decided to feature these budding photographers — and their art — front and center,”

  • Photography Project Ideas ↗

    Photography Project Ideas ↗

    External Link: “Are you going to try your hand at creating school photography project but have no idea what to start with?”

  • Photography Projects: Ideas ↗

    Photography Projects: Ideas ↗

    External Link: “If you want your work to be noticed, your photography project ideas need to be personal to you.”

  • 100+ Photography Ideas ↗

    100+ Photography Ideas ↗

    External Link: “Students taking high school photography qualifications such as A Level Photography or NCEA Level 3 Photography often search the internet looking for tips”

  • Indoor Optical Illusions ↗

    Indoor Optical Illusions ↗

    External Link: “Sullivan channeled her creativity inside her apartment. She considered her usual nature-photography process and how it could be applied to her new normal.”

  • How to Develop Project Ideas ↗

    How to Develop Project Ideas ↗

    External Link: “Many high school Art students (such as those studying AS or A2 Level Art & Design) must present a Coursework or Exam portfolio that shows development.”

  • Photography Project Ideas ↗

    Photography Project Ideas ↗

    External Link: “Looking for some fun, creative photography project ideas to get you inspired and excited about taking photos?”

  • iPhone Camera Setting Tips ↗

    iPhone Camera Setting Tips ↗

    External Link: “There is an amazing array of iPhone camera settings you can tweak, customize, and configure to get just the right shots.”

  • Tutorial: Reduce Noise in Photos ↗

    Tutorial: Reduce Noise in Photos ↗

    External Link: “We’ve all seen it in our images: that uneven grainy look that makes our images unappealing.”

  • Phone Landscape Photography Tips ↗

    Phone Landscape Photography Tips ↗

    External Link: “You’ve likely heard this before: The best camera is the one you have with you. Trite, but absolutely true.”

  • Perspective in Photography ↗

    Perspective in Photography ↗

    External Link: “As photographers, we often fall into the bad habit of shooting everything we see from eye level.”

  • Natural Light Photography Tips ↗

    Natural Light Photography Tips ↗

    External Link: “Indoor photography comes with a significant problem: A lack of light. And without light, you can’t get beautiful, well-exposed photos.”

  • Square Photography Overview ↗

    Square Photography Overview ↗

    External Link: “What’s so great about the square format in photography? And how can shooting square compositions help your photos?”

  • Tips for Artistic Mobile Photos ↗

    Tips for Artistic Mobile Photos ↗

    External Link: “In this article, we’ll take a look at some tips to help you capture creative phone photography”

  • Positive Space in Photography ↗

    Positive Space in Photography ↗

    External Link: “In this article, we’ll take a look at positive space in composition and how you can use it to improve your photos.”

  • Depth of Field for Beginners ↗

    Depth of Field for Beginners ↗

    External Link: “What actually is depth of field, and how can you control it for artistic results?”

  • Leading Lines in Photography ↗

    Leading Lines in Photography ↗

    External Link: “What are leading lines in photography, and how can they improve your compositions?”

  • How to Shoot in Manual Mode ↗

    How to Shoot in Manual Mode ↗

    External Link: “Want to use and understand Manual mode like a pro? In this article, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about shooting in Manual, including:”

  • What is ISO? A Guide ↗

    What is ISO? A Guide ↗

    External Link: “What is ISO? Why does ISO matter? And most importantly, when should you use a high ISO vs a low ISO for the best image quality?”

  • Guide: Programe Mode ↗

    Guide: Programe Mode ↗

    External Link: “What is Program mode on your camera, and when should you use it?Program mode is one of those “odd one out” camera settings”

  • Guide: Black and White Photography ↗

    Guide: Black and White Photography ↗

    External Link: “How do you get started? Should you be shooting black and white on your camera, or should you be converting color images to black and white?”

  • Guide: Macro Photography ↗

    Guide: Macro Photography ↗

    External Link: “What is macro photography? How can you get started capturing macro photos? And what are some easy tips and techniques”

  • Guide and Tips: Panning Photography ↗

    Guide and Tips: Panning Photography ↗

    External Link: “Panning is a great way to produce images full of energy, motion, and even abstract effects. But how does it actually work?”

  • Photographing Men: 21 Ideas ↗

    Photographing Men: 21 Ideas ↗

    External Link: “Want some male posing ideas to help your portraits consistently shine?”

  • Photography Groups: 21 Ideas ↗

    Photography Groups: 21 Ideas ↗

    External Link: “Are you looking for some group posing inspiration? Need some group poses for your next family or event photoshoot?”

  • Photographing Women: 21 Ideas ↗

    Photographing Women: 21 Ideas ↗

    External Link: “Looking for some female poses to use during your next photoshoot? Want to pose women like a pro?”

  • Guide: Long Exposure Street Photography ↗

    Guide: Long Exposure Street Photography ↗

    External Link: “With a long shutter duration, motion is blurred, stretching time. When photographing in busy urban environments where”

  • Long Exposure: A Step-by-Step Guide ↗

    Long Exposure: A Step-by-Step Guide ↗

    External Link: “Long exposure techniques may seem difficult, but they’re really not. With a little bit of know-how..”

  • 9 Tips for B&W Landscape Photography ↗

    9 Tips for B&W Landscape Photography ↗

    External Link: “Black and white landscape photography is beautiful, timeless, and – when done well – incredibly moving. But how”

  • Settings for Street Photography ↗

    Settings for Street Photography ↗

    External Link: “In this article, I’m going to share my favorite camera settings for street photography, including:”

  • 11 Street Photography Ideas ↗

    11 Street Photography Ideas ↗

    External Link: Details 11 ideas for street photography with examples.

  • Photo Challenge: The Street ↗

    Photo Challenge: The Street ↗

    External Link: A series of street photographs.

  • Photo Challenge: Rain ↗

    Photo Challenge: Rain ↗

    External Link: A series of rain photographs.

  • Photo Challenge: Go Wide ↗

    Photo Challenge: Go Wide ↗

    External Link: Details wide lens photographs.

  • Photo Challenge: Steam ↗

    Photo Challenge: Steam ↗

    External Link: Details examples of capturing steam, with an explanatory article.

  • Photo Challenge: Cold ↗

    Photo Challenge: Cold ↗

    External Link: Demonstrates a series of winter/’cold’ photographs.

  • Photo Challenge: Patterns ↗

    Photo Challenge: Patterns ↗

    External Link: Details a series of pattern photographs.

  • Photo Challenge: Sports ↗

    Photo Challenge: Sports ↗

    External Link: Provides some tips for sports photography.

  • Photo Challenge: Dogs ↗

    Photo Challenge: Dogs ↗

    External Link: Shows an example, as well as additional links for pet photography.

  • Photo Challenge: Rule of Thirds ↗

    Photo Challenge: Rule of Thirds ↗

    External Link: Shows an example of the rule, along with other explanatory articles.

  • Photography Challenge: Food ↗

    Photography Challenge: Food ↗

    External Link: Shows a series of food photographs.

  • Photography Challenge: Books ↗

    Photography Challenge: Books ↗

    External Link: Details a series of photographs of books

  • Photo Challenge: Mirrors ↗

    Photo Challenge: Mirrors ↗

    External Link: Details examples of mirror photographs.

  • The Selfie ↗

    The Selfie ↗

    External Link: “The current obsession with photographic self-portraits – The Selfie – can be traced back to the origins of photography.”

  • Selfie Experiments↗

    Selfie Experiments↗

    External Link: “The following experiments are designed to encourage you to get to know some famous (and not so famous) examples of self-portraits in art and photography”

  • Annie Frear Interview

    Annie Frear Interview

    Grip Annie Frear trained in television production at the ABC in Australia, and then returned to New Zealand and forged a distinguished film career…

  • The Florian Habicht Collection ↗

    The Florian Habicht Collection ↗

    External Link: “Florian Habicht first won attention for 2003’s Woodenhead, a fairytale about a rubbish dump worker and a princess.”

  • Photography Knowledge Organiser ↗

    Photography Knowledge Organiser ↗

    External Link: Details basics of photography for students.

  • Photopedagogy Playground ↗

    Photopedagogy Playground ↗

    External Link: Features lesson plans from Photopedagogy

  • Canon: Learning Center ↗

    Canon: Learning Center ↗

    External Link: Features a series of articles from the Canon Learning Center.

  • DPS: Photography Tips & Tutorials ↗

    DPS: Photography Tips & Tutorials ↗

    External Link: Tips and Tutorials from Digital Photography School.

  • Canon Photo Glossary↗

    Canon Photo Glossary↗

    External Link: An interactive glossary of key photographic modes and concepts.

  • Cambridge in Color Tutorials ↗

    Cambridge in Color Tutorials ↗

    External Link: Features tutorials and tools from Cambridge Color.

  • Nikon: Classes, Workshops & Seminars ↗

    Nikon: Classes, Workshops & Seminars ↗

    External Link: “Expand your camera knowledge with help from Nikon.”

  • Free Online Photography Courses ↗

    Free Online Photography Courses ↗

    External Link: A curation of free online photography courses and tutorials.

  • Udemy: Photography Courses & Tutorials ↗

    Udemy: Photography Courses & Tutorials ↗

    External Link: List of free photography courses and tutorials.

  • Y10 Photography and Moving Image

    Y10 Photography and Moving Image

    This programme of learning is aimed at developing photographic and digital art making techniques using contemporary Māori

  • Māori Photography Artist Models

    Māori Photography Artist Models

    This presentation details 22 Māori photography artist models, including: John Miller, Gary Whiting, Michael Parekowhai, Aimee Ratana,

  • Photography Lesson Card

    Photography Lesson Card

    “Photography began around 1830, but most people weren’t able to instantly capture the world around them until after 1900.

  • Norm Heke Overview

    Norm Heke Overview

    An overview of Norm Heke, with a focus on the ‘OMGs Māori Gods in the 21Century’ exhibition from September 2011.

  • Junior Photography Project

    Junior Photography Project

    Provides 15 tasks for a junior audience. It is designed to introduce the reader to photographic conventions.

  • Gregory Crewdson: Night Photography

    Gregory Crewdson: Night Photography

    First details the works of Gregory Crewdson. Influences are detailed. The resource then moves to discuss night photography; artist models are provided, and a task is presented for the reader.

  • Marie Shannon Overview

    Marie Shannon Overview

    Provides an overview of Marie Shannon. Key works are curated, and a number of useful links are provided.

  • Edith Amituanai Overview

    Edith Amituanai Overview

    Provides an overview of Edith Amituanai; her influences and selected works. Also provides a series of useful links.

  • Playing with Light

    Playing with Light

    Makes a number of suggestions for how to play with light in photographs. Optimal camera settings are also provided.

  • Photography ideas you can try at home

    Photography ideas you can try at home

    Features 10 suggestions for facilitating photographic ideas happen at home.

  • Doing a Photoshoot using Windows

    Doing a Photoshoot using Windows

    Invites the reader to undertake a photoshoot using windows. Several artists models who do so are provided.

  • Multiple Exposure: How To

    Multiple Exposure: How To

    Lists a number of apps which can be used to create multiple exposures

  • How to Analyse a Photograph

    How to Analyse a Photograph

    details a process of analysis for Jerry Uelsmann’s ‘Untitled (Hands with boat and clouds)’ photograph. The tools of analysis (i.e. techniques, colours, composition, content, meaning)

  • Pasifika Photographers & Artists

    Pasifika Photographers & Artists

    Collates a number of contemporary Pacifica photographers & artists, including: Greg Semu, Edith Amituanai, Shigeyuki Kihara, Pacific Sisters,

  • Tips for Shooting with your Phone

    Tips for Shooting with your Phone

    Features 14 tips for shooting photographs with a smartphone camera.

  • Extension and Regeneration

    Extension and Regeneration

    Extension – decisions that prolong or enlarge your drawing study Extension typically involves a second phase of development that explores a new visual or conceptual direction

  • What is Still Life?

    What is Still Life?

    Provides a brief definition of a still life and assoicated key terms, before inviting the reader to create their own still life photograph, step-by-step.

  • Bela Borsodi Planning

    Bela Borsodi Planning

    This resource shows how a dream brainstorm may come to fruition in Bela Borsodi-like photographs. Student examples are presented.

  • Bela Borsodi Brainstorm

    Bela Borsodi Brainstorm

    This resource invites the reader to think about dreams arising out of the context of a Bela Borsodi photograph.

  • Bela Borsodi Pixlr Tutorial

    Bela Borsodi Pixlr Tutorial

    This resource walks the reader through how to create a ‘dream drawing’ and photograph together using Pixlr.

  • Making Art with Photographs

    Making Art with Photographs

    Looking at a blank board can be hard for a student… it is like writing an essay but not knowing where to start.

  • Photography Under Time Pressure

    Photography Under Time Pressure

    Designed to support you through regenerating ideas and finishing off projects, assessments and folio submissions

  • Teaching Senior Photography

    Teaching Senior Photography

    Paul Stevens discusses his approach to teaching Photography at Senior Secondary levels, including sharing strategies and ideas for teaching Scholarship.

  • Approaches to Teaching Photography

    Approaches to Teaching Photography

    In this hui Jonathan discusses his approaches to teaching Photography at Senior Secondary levels, including sharing strategies and ideas for Scholarship.

  • 2021 Conference Presentation: Emma Wise – Moving into Moving Image

    2021 Conference Presentation: Emma Wise – Moving into Moving Image

    This presentation is a case study on the Kerikeri High School Art Department’s journey into Digital Moving Image (DMI). Hear about the challenges and opportunities DMI has presented for Visual…