Embedding visual literacy across the curriculum through 'The Superpower of Looking'.

Tina Corri is Head of Learning at Art UK. Her role involves managing programmes for schools, young people and lifelong learners including 'The Superpower of Looking', 'Write on Art', and EYFS to post-16 resources.

Before joining Art UK, Tina was a learning consultant for clients including the National Portrait Gallery, Art Explora and the Ashmolean. Previously, she held various roles in the cultural sector - as CEO of People United, Deputy Head of Learning at Museum of London, Head of Education at English Heritage and Head of Young People’s Programmes at Tate Britain. She studied history of art at Warwick University and taught art and design at secondary level. Tina is also a tutor for Art History Abroad.

Susan Ogier is a Senior Lecturer in primary art and design education at the University of Roehampton, London. She has a master’s degree in fine art and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is author of several books and book chapters, as well as professional and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Susan is currently working with Art UK's 'Superpower of Looking' programme for primary schools as academic partner. Recently published books include Teaching the Arts in Primary Schools (2021); The Broad and Balanced Curriculum in the Primary School: Educating the whole child, (2nd Edition) (2022); and Teaching Sustainability and Climate Change in the Primary Curriculum (2023).

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Workshop aims & outcomes

We shall explore: 

• What is visual literacy and why is it a key competency for learners?
• How can looking at art help children to develop language and oracy skills?
• How 'The Superpower of Looking' works practically in the classroom and is helping to transform the literacy skills of children.

Teachers will:

• Understand how to access and use 'The Superpower of Looking'.
• Understand how to deepen children’s learning in and about art and culture.
• Develop ideas for using artworks to initiate a discursive environment in the art classroom.
• Be inspired to design practical activities based on critical thinking and observation.

This workshop is suitable for educators in all phases. It is particularly relevant for primary non art specialists.

Delegates attending this workshop should bring some drawing materials and paper. For example: coloured paper, glue, oil pastels, compressed charcoal.