SEN schools and units
St Martin's Place
London WC2H 0HE
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Secondary programme 2009-10
Primary programme 2009-10
Gallery sessions
The Learning Department offers a wide range of sessions for SEN School and Units. Our cross curricular workshops complement many facets of the National Curriculum and the QCA's schemes of work including, Literacy, Citizenship, History and Art & Design.
The sessions are taught by experienced art educators, these practical art sessions explore Pose, Character, Expression, Colour and Symbols in portraiture using painting and sculpture. We welcome the opportunity to tailor-make a session with you.
The sessions take place in front of the Gallery's portraits. All sessions last 1 1/2 hours. We provide all the materials needed for practical activities in the Gallery. The maximum group size is 12 pupils (plus teachers).
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Photography Visual Literacy
One-Day Workshops for SEN Pupils
Led by experienced art educators, these one-day workshops use a variety of teaching aids such as drama, props and practical art activities to explore the elements of portraiture - pose, expression, background, accessories and composition. Pupils work with our experienced photographer to produce photographs using the Collection and temporary exhibitions. Each participant comes away with their own photograph. For pupils to participate in all the activities please plan to stay for the full time. These sessions are taking place in June.
Case Study
Since 2003 the National Portrait Gallery has delivered outreach sessions to over 3000 pupils in SEN schools in inner and greater London.
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