Me, Myself and Eye

Artist: Erik James Montgomery

Type: Professional Learning

Program Availability: In-Person, Virtual

Description

Participating educators gain an understanding of how photography and social-emotional learning work in tandem. Educators will explore and examine simple photography techniques including color, point of view, shadow, negative space, positive space, and framing. After viewing their photos, educators create an artist statement to explain their creative choices. This workshop uses first person experience to understand how photography can be used as a creative expression that inspires writing and identity, as well as a creative experience to get to know each other.

Location

In-Person or Virtual

Recommended Participants

  • Educators
  • Arts Specialists

Learning Intentions

Educators will:

  • Develop a deeper appreciation for the elements of photography.
  • Broaden their awareness for how to utilize Visual Thinking Strategies.
  • Explore the connections between our lived experiences and those of others.
  • Explore how photography can be used as a creative expression for literacy.

YA Connections

  • NJSLS-VPA: Artistic Process; Creating; Anchor Standard 1: Conceptualizing & Generating Ideas
    NJSLS-VPA: Artistic Process; Responding; Anchor Standard 7:
    Perceiving and Analyzing Products
  • Culturally Responsive Practice

Professional Standards for Educational Leaders

  • Standard 6: Professional Capacity of School Personnel

Price & Info

Price

Workshop Cost per Day: $1400

Workshop Materials Fee: $100.00

Additional Fees: In-Person Program Travel Fee - $95 per day; Virtual Program Technology Fee - $45; (On-Demand programs are not charged travel or tech fees)

Information

Program Length: (1) 90-min Session (Additional time available at $300/hour)

Workshop Minimum # of Days: 1

Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Theme

Theme

Curriculum Connections

Curriculum Connections

Creative Writing

History

SEL: Social Emotional Learning

Tech