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These downloadable resources were designed for educators and students to support engagement with portraiture and education programs.
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Jenny Sages: Paths to Portraiture learning resource
Jenny Sages: Paths to portraiture explores the process of portrait making through large-scale portraits, abstract landscapes, preparatory and finished drawings, photographs, and objects and materials related to the work of the artist Jenny Sages. This learning resource is for use in conjunction with the travelling exhibition and provides suggestions for teachers to use before, during and after the Gallery visit. Designed for middle-school students, it can be adapted to suit a range of pupils and their learning needs.
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National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011
The National Photographic Portrait Prize is an annual exhibition intended to promote the best in contemporary photographic portraiture by both professional and aspiring Australian photographers. This learning resource accompanies the 2011 exhibition which will tour to various galleries around Australia
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Little Beauty Theatre Resource for Educators
This Educators' Resource has been developed for use in conjunction with the 'Little Beauty' theatre performances held at the National Portrait Gallery from 25 September - 10 October 2010.
'Little Beauty' explored creativity and the perception of self and others. The performance
created the focus of looking at the archetypal artist in society and portrays two artists sharing a creative life.
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National Photographic Portrait Prize 2010
The National Photographic Portrait Prize is an annual exhibition intended to promote the best in contemporary photographic portraiture by both professional and aspiring Australian photographers. This learning resource accompanies the 2010 exhibition which is currently touring to various galleries around Australia
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Portrait School 2012-2013
Interpretation of portraiture connects history and art and the stories of people. Critical, conceptual and analytical skills are stimulated by education programs in the exhibition galleries and dedicated studio. The Gallery offers a wide range of workshops, study days and professional learning forums for educators and students that extend and enrich school-based learning. Acknowledging national curricula, the programs are designed for all levels of formal education from preschool to tertiary. Driven by the richness of the collection and students’ responses to it, the programs emphasise visual art, history, literacy,numeracy, civics and citizenship. Download the Portrait School brochure to view a full list of available programs.
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National Photographic Portrait Prize 2009
The National Photographic Portrait Prize is an annual exhibition intended to promote the best in contemporary photographic portraiture by both professional and aspiring Australian photographers. This learning resource accompanied the 2009 exhibition.
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