The session looks at working with pupils at GCSE/A-Level. It will explore alternative processing techniques and how we can make use of existing classroom materials to produce effective portraits. Zak R. Dimitrov will make a presentation, followed by shorter presentations from artist/teachers Sophie Ellen Lachowycz and Louise Spence.

There will be an opportunity for questions, discussion and sharing other ways of introducing photography portraiture after the presentation.

The session will run from 18.30 - 19.30 on Zoom. You will be sent the Zoom link upon booking.

Biographies

Zak R. Dimitrov teaches Art & Design and Photography at Wembley High Technology College. Originally from Bulgaria, Zak moved to England in 2011 to pursue his photography ambitions. Alongside teaching two GCSE Photography groups, he has experience of lecturing university students, including dissertation support. Zak regularly writes art criticism, books and exhibition reviews; he has a PGCE in Art and Design from UCL Institute of Education, an MA in Photography Arts from the University of Westminster and a first class BA(Hons) in Photography from The Arts University Bournemouth.

Sophie Ellen Lachowycz is an award-winning fashion and portrait photographer, published and exhibited internationally. Alongside her photographic practice, she lectures at West Suffolk College in photography and fashion communication. Her teaching experience spans across further and higher education, as a visiting lecturer and course director.

Louise Spence has exhibited and been commissioned in photography since graduating with BA Photography from London College of Printing (now London College of Communications). She is now Course Leader in A level Photography at at New College Swindon, where she has worked for the last 15 years.

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