These resources are designed to be used in conjunction with the Collection, exhibitions programme and the building itself. Often they can be further utilised within the school context or on visits to other gallery spaces. The resources are suitable for all ages and can be adapted for your specific needs.
- More than Meireles is a free booklet inspired by the Cildo Meireles exhibition with practical and transferable ideas for use in the classroom and the gallery
- For Looking is a metre long paper resource which encourages students to explore the very idea of looking
- Resource packs can be picked up from the Resource Room and taken into the gallery and include Collection-related activities as well as handling objects and practical ideas. The packs are ideal to use on self-led visits. You can view them at Schools Online and call 020 7887 8888.
The Art Gallery Handbook
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Art Gallery Handbook
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An indispensable new resource for teachers, this book takes as its starting point the unique experience of encountering an artwork first-hand. It contains both practical ideas and background information including:
- A learner-centred approach that supports and extends the National Curriculum
- Tried and tested methods for engaging with artworks
- A wealth of suggestions for gallery and classroom-based activities
- Ideas for cross-curricular work
- Top tips on how to prepare for and follow up a visit
- Specially-commissioned contributions from contemporary artists
Fully illustrated in colour with an exciting and accessible design, The Art Gallery Handbook is an inspirational toolkit, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable gallery experience with clear learning outcomes. Developed through close consultation with teachers and pupils, this book has been devised with Key Stages 1–3 in mind; however the ideas and activities will be invaluable for all teachers regardless of previous experiences of teaching through art.
Available from all good bookshops (ISBN 1 85437 6756, £14.99) or post-free from Tate Publishing. Call 020 7887 8869 or email tgpl@tate.org.uk, quoting ref ED02.
Student Sketchbook Resource
Your Brain on the Page: A Students’ Guide to Using a Sketchbook in the Gallery supports KS4 and KS5 students’ individual learning in the gallery. Good for personal studies research and exam preparation. Priced £3.50 from Tate Shops.
Tate Collections and Research Pages
Search the Tate Collection electronically by artist, art historical grouping or by ‘subject’. This simple, intuitive route into the Collection becomes even more powerful through the ‘find’ and ‘combine’ options to explore relationships between works. Invaluable for pre-visit planning and student research.
Tate Multimedia Guides
Tate Modern audioguides sponsored by Bloomberg.
Multimedia guides help visitors navigate the galleries. Narrated by contemporary artists, actors and cultural commentators, they let you select the commentaries you want. Different themes are available and each site has a Children’s Tour for ages 8–12, which could be used by small primary groups with an adult. School groups must give 48 hours’ notice (maximum 25 per group) on 020 7887 8734 (Tate Britain, Monday – Friday, maximum 10 per group) or 020 7401 5122 (Tate Modern, maximum 25 per group).
Tate Shops
An impressive range of art books as well as items for school children. Please note: students under 16 can only go into the shops in small groups accompanied by adults. Call 020 7887 8876 (Tate Britain shop) or 020 7401 5167 (Tate Modern shop) or visit the Teaching Resources section of the online shop.
Educational Discounts
The shops offer a 10% discount on all library and school orders if you have an account – open one through the Tate Shops phone numbers above. There is also a mail order service. Both shops open before general trading hours for school or college librarians; call the shops to arrange this.