Education Kits

Whether it’s ideas for incorporating photography contexts in the classroom, great teaching resources, or information for a school project, our Education Kits are available for students and teachers and suitable for all ages and abilities.

If you have any questions or feedback email Education & Public Engagement Coordinator Christine McFetridge.

 

Portraiture

In 2023, the 10th Ballarat International Foto Biennale brought together photographers who work with portraiture in different ways, including Platon, Yvonne Todd, Telly Tuita and Andy Warhol. Learn more about their practices, the history of photographic portraiture and the ethics of representation today.

Download the Portraiture Education Kit

 

Fire Country Australian First Nations Photography

We were excited to showcase Fire Country, a series of solo exhibitions by Australian First Nations artists Michael Cook, Kyle Archie Knight, Colleen Raven Strangways and Michael Jalaru Torres presented in the 10th Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2023. The Fire Country Initiative celebrates contemporary photographic practice through the lens of these emerging and established Australian artists. Learn more about their practices and stories with this education kit.

Download the Fire Country Education Kit

 

The Art of Technology STEM Activity

Digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, are changing photography as we know it. The Art of Technology STEM Activity, will introduce students to using AI generated imagery so they can create their own AI artwork.

Download the Art of Technology STEM Activity