Photography Techniques when Working with Young People – 2 Days

This two-part online training will be delivered on Monday 22 Feb, 11am-1.30pm and on Monday 01,  Mar 11am-1.30pm.

To explore photography as a creative and exciting medium for engaging young people.  

This two-part training will develop youth workers’ practical skills in digital photography so that they feel inspired and confident in using photography as a practical and artistic medium with young people. In addition to exploring the context in which photography sits, the course will provide the participants with creative exercises and a structured approach that they can use with young people.

After the final session all participants will receive a course pack containing all the training presentations, exercises and a template for a 6 week workshop plan. 

This is a two part training (Feb 22nd & March 1st) and it is required that you are available to attend both sessions.

• Provide participants with a range of practical skills to deliver a high-quality photography programme that supports and advances youth work outcomes 
• Identifies best practice and approaches when using photography with young people. 
• Learning-by-doing approach allows participants to explore the process from participant point of view and deepens learning outcomes 
• Provide participants with ideas and resources to assist them in using photography in their youth work practice. 
• Create the structure for a 6 week photography programme 
• Outline ways to use photography when exploring issues with young people 
• Provide technical and practical skills in photography. 

• Aoife Giles, Photographer and Youth Arts Facilitator in association with the National Youth Arts Programme