Together with A-level photography students at Hautlieu School we are developing a project around the themes of LOVE & REBELLION which will culminate in a number of creative outcomes such as photo-zines, films and photo-books. Part of students research is to understand both historical and contemporary context of the legacies of colonialism and racism, as well as art and activism.
Currently students are working on producing short films addressing issues around race, gender, ethnicity, equality and climate change. As part of our resources we have looked at contemporary movements such as Black Lives Matter Jersey CI, Liberate Jersey, The Diversity Network - Jersey XR - Extinction Rebellion Jersey Community both within a local and global context.
It's great to have the expertise of Shannon O' Donnell, former alumni and recently graduate from Documentary Photography University of South Wales to help our students develop their projects in a series of creative workshops. This week we were learning about the Suffragettes, making Dadaist poems and writing manifestos that will inform the concepts and development of their films.
Educational partners include Photo-Archive Societe-Jersiaise and learning resources borrowed from the Claude Cahun collection held at Jersey Heritage. Follow students progress here on our blog.
