Episode 235: Empowering Students through Photography
Laura and Matt GrundlerSusan Silva
With limited budgets and equipment, photography can seem like an out-of-reach option for art class. But these barriers shouldn’t prevent it from being included. Understanding lighting, composition, and documentation are valuable skills! Smartphones and free editing apps can make photography an easy, creative way for students to explore art. In this episode, Matt and Laura invited Susan Silva, Art Specialist for Fairfax County Schools, to share her experience teaching the subject. From developing critical thinking and visual literacy skills to easy and practical tips you can use with existing projects—Susan shares a host of reasons and ways to embed photography into your program.
