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SATUrDAY 9 MArCH $10 Friends of MGA11AM–1PM at MGA $15 non-members

Join one of Australia’s most acclaimed documentary photographers, and DEGrEESOUTH member, STEPHEN DUPONT and discover the power of photography for storytelling. STEPHEN will discuss his work in Papua New Guinea as a GArDNEr PHOTOGrAPHY FELLOw and his forthcoming exhibition and book for the PEABODY MUSEUM at Harvard University, USA.

Don’t miss this opportunity to talk with one of our great photographers as he discusses this internationally significant project. refreshments provided.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: contact MGA EDUCATION if you would like to be invoiced or to receive a certificate of participation [email protected]

storytelling through photographywith stephen Dupont


American painter GrANT wOOD’s oil on board work from 1930 american gothic is one of the most well known paintings of American life. DAvID DArE PArKEr’s portrait of romanian dairy farmers (pictured, right) is yet another reference to this famous painting.

MGA has put together a visual pinboard of the varied re-makes, appropriations and references to this artwork for classroom use. From fashion shoots to lego characters, television shows to engagement photos and even zombies there are many examples available for a simple introduction to appropriation in popular culture.

visit the American Gothic online pinboard: http://pinterest.com/mga_education/appropriation-american-gothic/

we also have a pinboard for general art issues, copyright and appropriation in the media:http://pinterest.com/mga_education/art-issues-appropriation-copyright-photography/

Alternatively you can see all of our online resources by visiting: http://www.pinterest.com/mga_education

It’s an exciting year ahead at the home of Australian photography!

From images of peAce around the world; the colourful portraits of MAKe Up; historical moments in Australia with BRUce pOSTLe and cAROL JeRReMS; to the exceptional work of last year’s students in TOpSHOTS there is plenty to see, learn and do at MGA in 2013.

In this MGA eDUcATION GUIDe you will find exhibition overviews for each term of 2013 plus an outline of the tours and workshops we can provide for FRee to your group this year.

Our BeHIND THe SceNeS tours for Studio Arts: art industry contexts are already filling up, so this year we have added an extra slot to bring our tours to a maximum of four per day, please be sure to email in the new booking form early to secure your preferred date.

All of our tours and workshops can be tailored to the level of your class and curriculum requirements, so please don’t hesitate to get in contact. I’d love to find a solution for your group!

Stephanie Richtereducation & public programs coordinatorMONASH GALLeRy OF ART

[email protected] 03 8544 0500 / 03 8544 0502

Term One Guided tours & workshops Booking form for Secondary & Tertiary groups

Term Two Term Three Term Four 3 8-910-11

4-5 6-7 8

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peACe8 FEBrUArY–28 APrIL 2013Featuring work by Sean Flynn, Tim Page, Stephen Dupont, David Dare Parker, Jack Picone, Ben Bohane, Michael Coyne and Ashley Gilbertson, PEACE showcases a collection of images that provide a personal reflection of peace, captured amongst the environment of war.

°South (DEGrEE SOUTH) is a collective of dedicated and award-winning Australian documentary photographers who have covered conflicts from vietnam in 1965 to present day Afghanistan.

STArTING POINTS:• How do you tell a story with photographs?• Sequencing and editing of photographic images• Using multiple images to tell a story/narrative• Is it really possible to find ‘peaceful’ images in a warzone?• Photographs as creative writing prompts [see page 8]

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David Dare pARKeR ‘Romanian Gothic’: dairy farmers, Pintic Transylvania, Romania 1996 chromogenic printJack pIcONe Golden Horse Monastery: novice monks bathe their horses on the Thai-Burma Border 2005 chromogenic printStephen DUpONT Woman in Burqa: Shamsatoo Afghan Refugee Camp, Peshawar, Pakistan 2001 chromogenic print Tim pAGe The enlightening of a Buddha Rūpa in Central Colombo, Sri Lanka, Lotus Road, Vihara 5:42am 1983 chromogenic printAshley GILBeRTSON Occupy Wall Street demonstrator Edgar Cancinos 17 from Elmhurst, Queens, NY meditates in Zuccotti Park on November 16, 2011 2011 chromogenic print

All image reproductions courtesy of the artists, printed 2012; clockwise beginning above:

exhibition generously supported by FUJIFILM pROFeSSIONAL

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Bruce postle: iMAGe MAker3 MAY–30 JUNE 2013

Bruce Postle, one of Australia’s most celebrated photojournalists, has taken thousands of images in over half a century of photojournalism. In 27 years working with The Age, Postle captured some of the most iconic images of our times.

This special exhibition presents photographs from a master storyteller. Every photograph in the exhibition tells a vivid story and Bruce has captioned them to disclose the humorous, profound and moving moments behind their making.

MGA Director Shaune Lakin states: ‘Bruce Postle is truly one of Australia’s great photojournalists. Before the days of citizen journalism and social media, we relied on people like Bruce to put a picture to the events of the day. Across five decades, Bruce’s photographs helped victorians see the events of the world as they unfolded.’

Images clockwise, from above; all images reproduction courtesy of the artistBruce pOSTLe Tommy Woodcock and Reckless Melbourne Cup Eve, November 1977 1977 gelatin silver print 50.0 x 39.5 cm Monash Gallery of Art, city of Monash collection MGA2003.24Bruce pOSTLe Losing a fight with bushfire, 1981 1981 pigment ink-jet print, printed 2013Bruce pOSTLe Cult members of The Family near Lake Eildon 1987 1987 pigment Ink-jet print, printed 2013Bruce pOSTLe Billy Graham Crusade at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 1959 1959 pigment Ink-jet print, printed 2013Bruce pOSTLe Bert Newton and Muhammad Ali: presentation of Logie Awards, Southern Cross Hotel, Melbourne, 17 March 1979 1979 gelatin silver print 29.0 x 39.5 cm Monash Gallery of Art, city of Monash collection MGA2003.23

STArTING POINTS• Australian identity• photojournalism & documentary photography• black&white ‘versus’ colour photography• storytelling with one image• compare and contrast: staged portraiture versus reportage portraiture• the decisive moment

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MaKe up: pAinTed fACes in ConTeMporAry phoToGrAphy

3 MAY–30 JUNE 2013

The face-painted portrait has become a prominent feature of contemporary Australian photography. In photographs by Eric BrIDGEMAN, Bindi COLE, ray COOK, Sandy EDwArDS, Siri HAYES, Owen LEONG, Darren SYLvESTEr, Nat THOMAS & Concettina INSErrA, Christian THOMPSON and Justene wILLIAMS, people conceal and reveal themselves with face paint. In this survey of often very moving contemporary portraits, photography and identity are both cast as provisional and uncertain.

An education kit for teachers will be available for this exhibition.

Available as Teacher Professional Development or Student workshops

In this practical and hands-on workshop we will cover:• simple, low-cost lighting options for indoor photography• improvised reflectors and diffusers (creation and use)• getting that perfect white background for portraits and still-life objects• importance of white balance settings and colour temperatures

Don’t forget to bring your own cameras to take some photographic ‘notes’ for later. Ideally this workshop would be run as part of a half-day or minimum 2.5 hour visit to the gallery to allow time for all participants to take their own images with the different lighting setups and to view the exhibition.

This is a NEW program for 2013, please use the booking form to enquire about this workshop for your student visit at least two weeks prior to your preferred visit date.

STArTING POINTS• identity/culture/façade/disguise• studio lighting• studio portraiture• compare and contrast: staged portraiture versus reportage portraiture • scale and presentation techniques• costuming and make up• storytelling with multiple images (multiple works from a series on display)• photographs as creative writing prompts [see page 8]• photography and empathy

Images from topDarren SyLVeSTeR #3 from the series What Happens Will Happen 2010 chromogenic print 120x90cm reproduction courtesy of the artist and Sullivan + Strumpf Fine Art, SydneySiri HAyeS Monty Sally III 2008 pigment inkjet print 32x31.85cm reproduction courtesy of the artistchristian THOMpSON Howl for your troubles 2011 chromogenic print 100x100cm reproduction courtesy of the artist and Gallery Gabrielle pizzi, Melbourne

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topshotsTHe BeST pHOTOMeDIA FROM THe 2012 cLASSeS OF Vce ART, MeDIA & STUDIO ARTS + IB VISUAL ARTS

6 JULY–10 AUGUST 2013

CATALOGUE NOw ONLINEhttp://issuu.com/mgaphotography/docs/topshots-finalists

Catalogue includes reproductions of all works plus artist statements. The supplementary artist interviews will be made available at the time of the exhibition.

Now in its fifth year, TOPSHOTS celebrates some of the best photomedia works produced by students from the previous year.

THEMES:• passage of time • imaginative landscape • identity/culture• personal reflection • natural elements • family histories• anxiety/depression • feminity/masculinity • body image

wOrKBOOKS / vISUAL DIArIES Due to the success of last year’s program, student workbooks will be available to view again this year. Suggested tour format is a short introduction (15-20mins) then free time for students to explore the books and exhibition in depth. we strongly suggest notetaking whilst viewing the diaries, please encourage students to bring notebooks and pencils.

Images from top:Andrejs JAUDzeMS Great Ocean Road from the series Seascapes 2012 ink-jet print 44x54cm Vce Studio Arts 3&4 reproduction courtesy of the artist and Upwey High SchoolNina BURNeTT The surrender from the series The invasion 2012 inkjet print 35.0 x 48.5cm Vce Studio Arts 3&4 reproduction courtesy of the artist and Melbourne Girls Grammar SchoolGinny HODGKINSON Paraglider 2012 ink-jet print 100x100cm Vce Studio Arts 3&4 reproduction courtesy of the artist and Loreto Mandeville Hall ToorakSarah RAMSDeN 1910 2012 inkjet print 29x41cm Vce Media 3&4 reproduction courtesy of the artist and Highvale Secondary college

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All welcome to join us at MGA for the TOPSHOT award announcement3PM SATUrDAY 3 AUGUST 2013

NEw for 2013: PEOPLES’ CHOICE AwArDvisit the exhibition between 6 July and 3 August and vote in the peoples choice award! Prizes for the winning student and voter. voting closes 2.30PM SAT 3 AUG; winner announced at 3PM.

refreshments provided, bookings: [email protected]

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carol JerreMs:phoToGrAphiC ArTisT6 JULY–29 SEPTEMBEr 2013Carol Jerrems’ gritty, poetic and elusive images show people trying to find a new way of life and action in the 1970s. Her images have come to define a decade in Australia’s history. Carol Jerrems was the first contemporary Australian woman photographer to have work acquired by a number of museums including the National Gallery of Australia. The National Gallery holds an extensive archive of Jerrems’ photographs and film work gifted by the artist’s mother Joy Jerrems in 1983. This exhibition concentrates on prints signed or formally exhibited by Carol Jerrems in her lifetime.

This exhibition is travelling to MGA from the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra and will have an education kit available for visiting teachers.

Many images included in the exhibition are available to view now on the NGA website: http://nga.gov.au/Jerrems/

THEMES:• counter-culture • 1960s-70s• photobooks/artist books • street youth• social justice • portraiture• personal-documentary • feminism• sequencing of images • iconic Australian images

Carol Jerrems: photographic artist will be an excellent resource for discussing the following:• travelling exhibitions• caring for photographic/ works on paper collections• transportation of artworks and condition reports• environmental controls • exhibition design and staff roles

Please note this exhibition contains nudity.

Images from top; all images © Ken Jerrems and the estate of Lance Jerremscarol JeRReMS Butterfly behind glass [Red Symons from Skyhooks] 1975 gelatin silver print National Gallery of Australia, canberra Gift of Mrs Joy Jerrems 1981carol JeRReMS Vale Street 1975 gelatin silver print National Gallery of Australia, canberra purchased 1976carol JeRReMS Flying dog 1973 gelatin silver print National Gallery of Australia, canberra purchased 1976

spoTliGhT on ArT INDUSTrY CONTEXTS [SEE PAGE 9]

pre-VisiT ACTiViTy

GIrL IN A MIrrOr: A POrTrAIT OF CArOL JErrEMS(DvD, 2005, M, 55mins)

A powerful documentary on Jerrems, whose photography came to define the 1970s. It provides in depth background on the artist and her iconic image Vale street (pictured right). This documentary is widely available for purchase online including school licences from www.abccommercial.com/librarysales (which also has a study guide) and www.artfilms.com.au



PHOTOGrAPHS AS CrEATIvE wrITING PrOMPTSExpand the horizons of your language classes and visit MGA this year. Photographs can be great inspiration for: • short stories • poetry• character studies • short writing prompts

• VCE English ‘Context: Whose Reality?’ introduction sessionsHelp your students see the world from different perspectives by taking on the roles of people depicted in the photographs at MGA. A selection of MGA collection works can be made available for your visit to supplement the exhibition content.

Contact MGA EDUCATION to discuss your class visit [email protected]


Bowness photography prize 2013

3 OCTOBEr–3 NOvEMBEr 2013

Now in its eighth year, the WILLIAM & WINIfRED BoWNESS PHOTOGrAPHY PrIzE celebrates the best of contemporary Australian photography.

Competition entries open in May of the same year, with three judges selecting the finalists for exhibition in October. Once the finalists works are delivered and hung for the exhibition, the judges return to select the overall winner and three honourable mentions.

STArTING POINT ACTIvITIES:

• Talking about photography for beginners: Give students time to view the exhibition and select their winning (or alternatively their most hated) work, they then explain their choice to the rest of the class, encouraging them to think beyond the ‘I just like it’ initial response

• Three-step analysis: Involving parts of the formal, Personal & Cultural frameworks. Break into smaller groups of students to deconstruct an image aloud for the larger group (or individually in their workbooks) 1. Begin with the formal elements and possible photographic techniques, including scale and presentation2. Interpret and evaluate the success of the artist’s intention (artist statements are available on the wall next to the work)3. Conclude with their own (the viewer’s) interpretation and how their own background may be influencing their opinion

images from top:

2012 BOWNeSS pHOTOGRApHy pRIze WINNeR Jesse MARLOW Laser vision from the series Don’t just tell them, show them 2011 pigment ink-jet print 90x130cm reproduction courtesy of the artist and Anna pappas Gallery

2012 peOpLe’S cHOIce AWARD WINNeR Georgia MeTAXAS Untitled #27 from the series The mourners 2011 pigment ink-jet print reproduction courtesy of the artist

Max DUpAIN The meat queue 1946 gelatin silver print 45.5x54.7cm Monash Gallery of Art, city of Monash collection MGA1981.22 reproduction courtesy of the Max Dupain exhibition Negative Archive

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PHOTOGrAPHY wOrKSHOPS

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GUIDED TOUrS

vIEwING wOrKS FrOM THE MGA COLLECTION

MGA is committed to providing opportunities for all ages to explore and discover Australian photography. MGA provides free workshops on the following topics:

• Cyanotypes and sunprints [Weather dependent, not recommended for winter. we’ll combine student’s drawings and collage with an original photographic process to create unique prints]

• Basic studio lighting [NEW starting from term two, 2013. See page 5 for details]

• inspiration session [covering trends in contemporary photography, an overview of what photography can be with examples of different techniques and some really great websites for finding new artists and inspiration online. Taking the form of an illustrated lecture and a selection of books, this workshop can be delivered at the gallery or as a school incursion.]

Every year this program fills to capacity with students and teachers looking for a real BEHIND THE SCENES (BTS) experience for their vCE Studio Arts students.

Topics covered in this tour include:

• the role of MGA as a public gallery• collection and acquisition policies and procedures• role of staff members in particular the Curator• preservation and conservation practices (including a visit into the storeroom)• exhibition installation and design• gallery building and facilities• publicity, funding and sponsorship

All students receive a detailed booklet for post-visit revision and its FrEE!

Students watch as their cyanotypes react to the UV light

Students view MGA collection works in the gallery beneath the exhibition display

All guided tours and entry to the gallery are free of charge.

MGA’s education programs utilise our permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and an interactive, participatory dialogue to connect and engage with students. Tours can be for any length of time to cater to your visit. Popular options are 15 minute introductions, 20 minute talks on a specific topic and 30 minute tours of the current exhibitions, with focus on particular works or techniques depending on the reason of your visit and expected outcomes for your students.

Just indicate your topic and your time limit on our BOOKING FOrM and we’ll be in touch to cater the talk to your group’s needs.

A selection of MGA COLLECTION images can be made available for your group to view (see image left) in the gallery space, in addition to, or instead of the exhibition on display. whether you’re interested in a general overview of Australian photography, a topic or technique, or a link to a specific area of study, we endeavour to accommodate your requests. Any requests for MGA COLLECTION images need to be made a minimum of 5 weeks in advance.

EXHIBITION DISPLAYOne gallery space at MGA is now dedicated to displaying works from the MGA Collection. Please refer to our website to discover what is currently on viewwww.mga.org.au/collection/out-on-view



BooKING foRM – SECoNDARy & TERTIARy GRoUPS

NAME SCHOOL

CLASS/SUBJECT YEAr LEvEL/S

NUMBEr OF STUDENTSTOUr TOPIC

ALL TOUrS:What are the dominant media used in your class?

photography only

analogue

online

lesson prep.

offline

in-class use

works on papermoving image/filmsculpturepaintingphotography/photomedia

digital

PHONEEMAIL

mixed media incl:

other

DIGITAL RESoURCES & EDUCATIoN KITS:will your students be bringing electronic devices for notetaking? eg. ipads, smart phones

When do you most often utilise education kits?

which format of education kit is most useful for your pre-visit preparation or post-visit revision?

yes

prior to visit

digital

no

after visit for revision purposes

hardcopy both


BEHIND THE SCENES (BTS) TOUrS:

PrOFESSIONAL DEvELOPMENT:

Have you visited other types of galleries for this topic yet?eg commerical, Artist run Initative or alternative space

Interested in booking a tour or workshop for yourself or your department? MGA curatorial staff or exhibiting artists may be available for your group.

Contact Stephanie Richter, Education & Public Programs Coordinator to discuss your requirements 03 8544 0500 [email protected]

If yes, please list galleries here:

Prior knowledge: please indicate the tone/level of talk you require on this topic, taking into account your students’ ability to answer direct questions on the areas covered.

yes no

introductory session ‘in real life’ examples of topics already covered in class (mid-unit)revision session

(exam prep)

ToUR LENGTH, GRoUP SIzES & STAffING:

• Guided tours and introductory talks can be modified to suit your curriculum and timetable, please let us know of your requirements.

• Minimum of one staff member per 20 students please, to remain with students at all times.

• for BTS groups over 18 students: please aim for two supervising teachers as the group will be divided in half.

• A full BTS tour takes 60 minutes. If your class is larger than 18 students the tour will take 75-90minutes to facilitate safe access to the storeroom. If over 30 students allow 2 hours. Please allow enough time for the size of your group, if unsure please contact [email protected]

• If your group will be larger than 60 students for any type of visit, please contact us to discuss.

• There is no minimum number of students for a tour, but we may suggest you join with another small group if possible.

At MGA we encourage discussion in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Tour guides are not responsible for disciplining students; please remain with your student group at all times.

Email your completed form to [email protected]

TOUr GrOUP GUIDELINES:Please remind students of expected behaviour in the gallery before they arrive: • no food or drink in the galleries • no photography in the gallery unless instructed • no live recording of the tour guide (audio/video) • do not touch the artworks unless instucted to do so • please respect the group by removing headphones during discussion times • notetaking and sketching in greylead pencil are encouraged • no large bags in the gallery, please leave them on the bus

Please save a copy of both sides of this form for your records. we endeavour to reply within four working days.

last Minute BooKings are oK! If you wish to visit within a week of enquiry please call us directly 03 8544 0500 for up-to-date availability.

Visit lengthONE HOUr

TwO HOUr

HALF DAY

1.5 HOUrSOTHEr FLEXIBLE/NOT SUrE

Please detail your requirements:

1. FIrST PrEFErENCE DATE:ArrIvAL TIME:

2. SECOND PrEFErENCE DATE:ArrIvAL TIME:

Please indicate your plan for the visit:

Guided tour only Free time

Assignment/Task sheet workshop

Sculpture park Snack/lunch break *

Please provide some details and approx. times:(eg. intro tour 30 mins, free time/worksheet 30mins)

* Will your students be visiting the cafe?

Yes No

Please note: students are asked not to sit in cafe area unless consuming food purchased from the cafe.

USE THIS SECTION FOr TERMS 1, 2 & 4 BooKINGSVisits in terms 1, 2 & 4 will be tailored to your curriculum needs and timetable requirements.

tour typeONE HOUr BTS (<18 STUDENTS)

1.5 HOUr BTS (>18 STUDENTS)

SELF-GUIDED vISIT

OTHEr/TAILOrED TOUr

TOPSHOTS vISUAL DIArY vIEwING (UNTIL 11 AUG)

wOrKSHOP

Please detail your requirements:

Notes:

Due to the high demand for tours in TErM THrEE, there is a new time slot system of four sessions per day. terM 3 tiMe slots

Session A [9.00–10.00AM]

Session B [10.30–11.30AM]

Session C [12.00–1.00PM]

Session D [1.30–2.30PM]

• you can book consecutive time slots; subject to availability.

• Book early to avoid disappointment.

• Provision has been made to extend visits to 90 mins for large BTS tours (over 18 students). Just select the box for 1.5hr BTS tour below.

PLEASE NOTE the following dates are unavailable for BTS tours: Monday 15 July, Monday 12 August, Tuesday 13 August, Monday 19 August and Monday 16 September.

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Session

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TIME SLOT:

TIME SLOT:

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2. SECOND PrEFErENCE DATE:

3. THIrD PrEFErENCE DATE:

TErM THrEE BOOKINGS

Bruce pOSTLe Bert Newton and Muhammad Ali: presentation of Logie Awards, Southern Cross Hotel, Melbourne, 17 March 1979 1979 gelatin silver print 29.0 x 39.5 cm Monash Gallery of Art, city of Monash collection reproduction courtesy of the artist Olivia GIBSON Kaleidoscope I from the series Kaleidoscope 2012 ink-jet print 56x75cm IB Visual Arts HL reproduction courtesy of the artist and St. Leonards collegeDavid Dare pARKeR ‘Romanian Gothic’: dairy farmers, Pintic Transylvania, Romania 1996 chromogenic print, printed 2012 reproduction courtesy of the artistcarol JeRReMS Butterfly behind glass [Red Symons from Skyhooks] 1975 gelatin silver print National Gallery of Australia, canberra Gift of Mrs Joy Jerrems 1981 © Ken Jerrems and the estate of Lance JerremsDarren SyLVeSTeR #3 from the series What Happens Will Happen 2010 chromogenic print 120x90cm reproduction courtesy of the artist and Sullivan + Strumpf Fine Art, Sydney

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