Communicate with Self-Portraits

What is the difference between a self-portrait and a selfie?  This question was clearly answered in the 2-session workshop, “Communicate with Self Portraits”, hosted by ELC Senior Instructor Mr Hugo Teixeira, on the 8^th and 15^th of February 2023.

Students developed an understanding of the use of English related to contemporary and historical photographic trends.  In the first session, students considered the grammar and vocabulary of photography (i.e. colour, composition, camera functions and movement).  They analyzed historic photographs of the pioneers of photography.  Students were also shown self-portraits of famous photographers and how they use these to communicate ideas and feelings.

In the second session, students presented their photographic compositions.  Using the language components as well as techniques of photographic execution they learned in the first session, they exchanged in-depth analyses of each other’s photographs.  They also explained how successful they were in communicating their own ideas and feelings.  At the end of the workshop, students shared that they learned more about photographs and how to see themselves and others through pictures.  They also expressed that they gained a better insight into methods of how to share their thoughts in a discussion.