GOING VIRAL – A SYNOPSIS
The British Society of Immunology is putting on an art-science collaborative exhibition entitled Going Viral in Glasgow this September. Going Viral is an innovative art-science project. It is the culmination of a collaborative programme of work undertaken by 6 artists and 4 immunologists. Through their joint exploration of key functions of our immune system – and the daily battles it fights – Going Viral artists have produced artworks that consider, question, interpret and present the immunology they have researched.
Going Viral begins as an exhibition comprising stories, film, sculpture, images and music. The experiences and encounters of those who visit it will spread, virus-like, across real and virtual networks and will continue to grow beyond the life of the exhibition.
Some examples of the art are:
Artist Trevor Cromie is focussing on a representation of the patient’s progression through a life-threatening severe immune response (e.g. anaphylaxis), recovery and its aftermath – and how immunology has made survival possible. His focus is on the ‘emotional’ impact caused by anaphylaxis.
Jo Hodges is working with a participant group of organ donor recipients to identify an object that they associate with their transplant and take fragments from these objects and image them using scientific techniques and then represent them as artworks. Further to this she will also be exploring the patient’s relationship to immunosuppressant drugs.
Jacqueline Donachie is working with a long term MS patient to explore the prevalence of MS in Scotland, evidence of the impact of sunlight deprivation and family history on the individual’s condition.
Hugh Watt is focussing on the instruments of science, and has developed film and sculpture to explore the unity between science, creativity and the everyday.
Pete Baynes has created a dialogue between the artists and scientists, and has written several songs about things immunological, written to inform, entertain, and open up the world of the immune system.
Architect Ewan Imrie has created a ‘host body’ within which to stage the exhibition.
Going Viral will be at the Glasgow Science Centre from 6th September – 21st October 2012. It is funded by the British Society for Immunology <http://www.immunology.org/> (www.immunology.org <http://www.immunology.org> ), who commissioned Sound Strategies <http://www.sound-strategies.co.uk/> (www.soundstrategies.com <http://www.soundstrategies.com> ) to develop and implement the project.
Please see www.bsigoingviral.org <http://www.bsigoingviral.org> for more information or follow us on twitter @bsigoingviral.
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Titus – 4 star theatre production for the classroom or hall
macrobert Arts Centre are touring ‘Titus’ this autumn and have limited days available for schools and community performances.
Titus was part of the Imaginate Festival in May 2012 and received fantastic feedback and reviews: “a completely compelling piece of theatre” – 4 Stars, The Scotsman “a beautifully structured, evocatively phrased monologue…fingers crossed this tours post-Imaginate” – 4 Stars, The Herald
The production can be performed for an individual class, in the classroom with the performer standing on a desk, making for an intimate and exciting experience. Alternatively, it can be performed in a school hall or theatre for a maximum audience of 100.
We can offer 2 performances a day for £500+VAT. Workshops are also available for an additional fee.
Available dates are: Monday 1st – Thursday 4th October; Wednesday 10th – Saturday 13th October; Monday 15th – Wednesday 17th October
Contact Sarah Gray <sarah.gray1@macrobert.org> for more information and to book.
Doenload the flyer here: Final Titus promoters info
Please see information below and attached.
Titus
By Jan Sobrie
In a new English version by Oliver Emanuel Directed by Lu Kemp, produced by macrobert For ages 11+
Do you want to know why I’m called Titus?
It’s a funny story.
My dad thinks I’m always making stuff up.
Just tell the truth, Titus.
Just tell the truth.
The truth is much easier to remember than a lie.
But Dad the truth is so boring.
A drama about telling big lies and small truths.
About pigs that fall in love.
About crows that talk.
About running away and finding yourself.
The play tells the story of a 10 year-old boy on the edge – literally on the roof of his school – confronted by a situation that seems hopeless. He can either give up or fight.
Titus, originally written by Belgian writer Jan Sobrie, was awarded the Dutch-German Author Prize in 2007 and is considered one of Europe’s most successful plays for young people. This new English version, written by Oliver Emanuel, premiered at the Imaginate Festival, Edinburgh in May 2012.
Live Literature funding
Did you know Scottish Book Trust provides funding to help you bring a writer or illustrator in to help with your projects? Whether you’re a school, book group, community learning group, writers’ circle or something else entirely, you’ll find lots of information in Scottish Book Trust’s newly revamped Live Literature Funding section!
If you could be an engineer… what would you do?
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/eslb/2012/08/20/if-you-could-be-an-engineer-what-would-you-do/
Engineers touch every aspect of our lives but frequently we do not recognise who they are or what they do. To inspire young people to become engineers we must first help them to understand what it is that engineers do, what inspires them and what it takes to become one. Engineering as a rich, stimulating and challenging context for learning in sciences, technologies and maths is the basis of Education Scotland’s STEM Central <http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/stemcentral/about/index.asp> resource.
Scottish Engineering and The Leaders Award <https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/eslb/2012/08/20/if-you-could-be-an-engineer-what-would-you-do/www.leadersaward.com> for STEM are challenging learners to become Leaders for STEM in their schools by considering what they would do if they were an engineer.
Advice and guidance published for Dance, Art and Design, Computing Science and History
New advice and guidance for National Qualifications now available
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/nationalqualifications/subjects/latest.asp?dm_t=0,0,0,0,0
Education Scotland has published further advice and guidance to assist practitioners in preparing to deliver courses within the new National Qualifications (NQ) framework.
The materials that are now online include:
- Dance technique – contemporary and jazz (National 5)
- Art and Design: Design Activity (Nat 4/4/Higher)
- Computing Science – Starting from Scratch
- Skills development in the study of history.
Arts, Culture and Heritage in Ayr – Doors Open Day weekend 1st and 2nd September
Welcome to Culture @yr 2012! We have a whole range of exciting arts events
taking place on the Doors Open Day weekend of the 1st and 2nd September.
Whether you want to brush up on your drawing skills in one of Ayr’s most
stunning rooms; try your hand at willow working or stained glass, or want to
delve into Ayr’s criminal past, we have just the session for you.
Minister focuses on young photographers
Young people and North Ayrshire Council Family Placement team members met Scottish Government Minister for Young People and Children Aileen Campbell MSP.
The Minister met young people, who staged an exhibition of their own photography as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze awards, during a visit to Irvine.
http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/NewsArticles/minister%20visit020812.aspx
STEM Central Games context and a festival of games in Dundee
If our recently published STEM Central Games context, celebrating Scotland’s position in this diverse and creative industry, has sparked your interest, an ideal opportunity to find out more this weekend at the three day computer games festival in Dundee. Running from today until Sunday 12th August, this event at Dundee’s Caird Hall provides an opportunity for visitors to try out some games, including those developed especially for the games.
Developing Learners’ Essential Skills in Scotland (national conference) – Tuesday 25 September 2012
Education Scotland, in association with Scotland’s Colleges, is presenting this national conference on how well colleges and schools develop learners’ essential skills, building upon their prior experiences and preparing them for further learning or employment opportunities.
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4727005.asp
Martial Art, Music, Samba Drumming, Drama and Art in Galashiels
NEED SOMETHING FOR YOUR CHILDREN TO DO DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE HOLIDAYS??
COME GRAB A PIECE OF THE ACTION AT ‘ARTZ FEST’
It’s your last chance to enrol for this fantastic week long event and it’s all FREE!
Enrol for Martial Art, Music, Samba Drumming, Drama and Art classes the first week in August 6th – 10th in the Volunteer Hall, Galashiels. Artz fest leaflet is attached: artzfest2012 FINAL leaflet
