Lesson plan

Emmaculate the photographer

Meet fashion photographer Emmaculate Jacobine and find out how her dream of being a fashion photographer came true in an industry with few females on this side of the lens. Also learn how to improve your own photography skills!

Teacher notes

This lesson is most suitable for KS3 and above students. Students studying any kind of visual media will benefit from the lesson and hopefully enjoy the opportunities it presents! In the final activity, students will need access to their own or school devices to take photos. The suggested time does not include a photo shoot but this would be a great opportunity to apply the skills shared in the lesson and if possible, get outside to select images. **Lyfta core themes:** Culture and Identity, Equality and Human Rights, Professions and Entrepreneurship. **Lyfta core skills and values: ** Adaptability & Flexibility, Collaboration & Teamwork, Coping Methods, Courage & Self-Confidence, Creativity & Innovation, Design Thinking, Digital Literacy, Empathy & Understanding Others, Entrepreneurship, Growth Mindset, Intercultural Competence, Positive Attitude, Professionalism, Resilience & Perseverance, Self-Motivation, Work Ethic. **SDGs:** 5, 8, 11. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS3 Art and Design - use a range of techniques to record their observations in sketchbooks, journals and other media as a basis for exploring their ideas - use a range of techniques and media - analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work - learn about the history of art, craft, design and architecture, including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day. KS3 Geography - extend locational knowledge and deepen awareness of the world’s countries, focusing on environmental regions, including key physical and human characteristics of major cities - understand geographical similarities, differences and links between places through the study of human and physical geography of a region within Africa - human geography relating to: population and urbanisation; international development; economic activity and use of natural resources - understand how human and physical processes interact to influence, and change landscapes, environments and the climate. KS3 PSHE L10. to recognise and challenge stereotypes and family or cultural expectations that may limit aspirations. KS4 PSHE L5. about the need to challenge stereotypes about particular career pathways, maintain high aspirations for their future and embrace new opportunities.

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