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Free Courses

How to Become a Photographer

Learn top photography tips from Renato Granieri! This short course explores how images can tell powerful, complex stories.

Why Choose This Course?

This short course, featuring renowned photographer Renato Granieri, aims to enhance creativity in students. They will learn from Granieri’s top photography tips and works, emphasising how images can effectively communicate complex narratives. The course is dedicated to inspiring students to capture and share key messages through innovative visual storytelling, adhering to the adage, ‘a picture tells a thousand words.’

Important – Each child will need access to a camera of some sort to capture the images and upload them directly to Canva. Mobile phones and iPads can work perfectly for the purpose of this task.

Learning Goals

  • Scientific Understanding: Explore the science behind the water cycle and its impact on living organisms and the Earth’s surface.

  • Environmental Stewardship: Learn how to protect and manage natural resources sustainably.

  • Collaboration: Work with peers on projects that promote awareness and conservation of water resources.

  • Creative Expression: Use art and design to represent scientific concepts and communicate ideas effectively.

  • Critical Thinking: Analyze the effects of human activity on the environment and develop solutions to protect water systems.

Global Impacts Already Made

This course has empowered children worldwide to become published authors, share their voices, and contribute to meaningful causes through storytelling. Their books not only inspire readers but also generate real-world change, making this program a unique opportunity to connect creativity with impact.

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Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

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Ages:  Year 3 upwards

Course Duration: 1 Lesson

Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins

Key Curriculum Areas:   Writing Communication, Literacy, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, Citizenship Ethics, Leadership Teamwork, Community Engagement

Teacher/s:  Gavin McCormack 

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