Young FORMAT: Schools in Residence: Derby Moor Academy - Part of FORMAT25

Description

Funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, QUAD’s Schools in Residence programme enables pupils in formal education settings in Derby, particularly those experiencing systemic inequality or disadvantage, to thrive through participating in creative workshops.   Artists and photographers joined the schools and delivered sessions for children and young people ages 8-18 at Pear Tree Community Junior School, St Martins School & Horizons Sixth Form and Derby Moor Academy.  Students explored the theme of Conflict using traditional and digital photography and mixed media techniques.

Derby Moor Academy
DM Lens Lab by Jon Legge

DM Lens Lab was created by 24 Year 10 Art students with photographer Jon Legge. During weekly workshops, students learned about technical processes of the DSLR cameras and gained photographic skills. Students gained an understanding of how the approach of the photographer changes the meaning of the image. They were then encouraged to explore their own ideas through task driven experimentation in and around their school surroundings.