The relationship between the photographer and the subject
Photo assignments Theme: digital empathyConsider the power and responsibility of the photographer. Experiment with transferring the power from the photographer to the subject.
Image interpretation and the Neemo™ method
Discussion questions Theme: digital empathyLearn how to interpret images using tasks from the Neemo workshop, created by the photographic artist Nanna Hänninen. We can learn new things about ourselves, other people and the world around us by interpreting and discussing images.
The world through a new lens
Photo assignments Theme: digital empathyPractice observing new things in a familiar environment through photography. Reflect over what photographs can teach us.
Digital empathy and interaction
Discussion questions Theme: digital empathyDiscuss the challenges of interaction in a digital environment. Consider how we could be more empathic while communicating with digital devices.
Where can you photograph and what can you publish?
Quizzes Theme: ethicsLearn about rules concerning photography image use and copyright through answering quiz questions.
Ethical code and memes
Group tasks Theme: ethicsIn small groups, draw up an ethical code of conduct on photography and image use and implement it as a meme.
Political photography
Reflection exercises Theme: ethicsConsider the rules, restrictions and rights around publishing a photograph through an example image.
Street photography
Photo assignments Theme: ethicsLearn about street photography and its methods. Go on a street photography excursion and take photographs on a chosen theme.
Taking or making images
Photo assignments Theme: ethicsTry taking pictures so that you control the result as much or as little as possible. Discuss who is the author of the photograph: the photographer, the camera or the subject?
What is an algorithm?
Quizzes Theme: Context and platformLearn about the concept of an algorithm. Reflect over the role of algorithms in what we see and know through quiz questions.
Alternative algorithm
Reflection exercises Theme: Context and platformObserve different social media feeds and consider the effect of algorithms. Create a shared, alternative feed in a small group.
Experimental self-portrait
Photo assignments Theme: Context and platformPractice questioning prevailing norms through photography. Plan and shoot an experimental self-portrait.
The role of the self-portrait
Reflection exercises Theme: Context and platformExplore self-portraits made by photographic artists and consider what they can tell us about the photographer.
Many ways to read a photograph
Reflection exercises Theme: Context and platformDiscuss the importance of context in interpreting photographs. Consider the role of text in reading images through an example.
The strange and familiar environments of everyday life
Photo assignments Theme: digital empathyLearn about the significance of the environment in the work of photographic artists. Practice observing the environment through photography.