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| As part of the Design Council’s Working Well challenge they’ve been working with three new online ventures that help young people get the skills, confidence and connections they need to start their careers.
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Category Archives: Careers and Pathways
Meet the Artist events at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Dewar Arts Award – Meet the Artist Events at the Botanics – Saturday 19 January and Saturday 23 February
The Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh is holding two ‘Meet the Artist’ events in connection with its ‘Roots to Shoots’ exhibition. The events feature successful Scottish artists who have forged careers in the arts and provide an opportunity for young people interested in a career in the arts to find out more.
Organised in connection to the ‘Roots to Shoots’ exhibition currently on display in the John Hope Gateway at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, these events offer the opportunity to meet artists who have received a Dewar Arts Award (www.dewarawards.org).
In the first session, on Saturday 19 January, the jeweller Jonathan Boyd will be interviewed by the novelist Jenni Fagan. In the second, on Saturday 23 February, the painter Caroline Walker will be interviewed by curator Eve Smith.
For further information about the artists taking part in each event, please view the PDFs: Meet the Artist Events at the Botanics – Dewar Arts Awards
and visit
http://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/event-details/2565
http://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/event-details/2566
For further information about the ‘Roots to Shoots’ exhibition, please visit http://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/event-details/2603
The events are free; please email Lauren Bick at events@rbge.org.uk to book your place in advance.
Lights, camera, action − young people get creative
The Creative Industries Conference for Young People brought together 90 senior students from South Ayrshire Council’s Belmont Academy, Carrick Academy, Girvan Academy, Kyle Academy, Prestwick and Queen Margaret Academy. Each student was specially selected to attend the conference as they are particularly interested in pursuing a career in the arts.
South Ayrshire Councillor Margaret Toner, Lifelong Learning Portfolio Holder said: “The conference was a great success and very beneficial to the students.
“It is important that we ensure that students who are artistic and are determined to have a career in the arts know the reality of how the industry works. I was particularly impressed with the way in which the students from the University of the West of Scotland passed on their knowledge and experience to our school students.
“We have a great reputation in this country for delivering high quality arts productions and I am positive that some of these students will achieve great things in the industry in the future.”
Students from the University of the West of Scotland delivered seminars and hands on workshops for delegates providing peer to peer mentoring through the day in a range of industry related themes, including film sound effects, radio and screen writing and theatre production.
A number of market place style displays enabled the school students to learn more about the arts and theatre companies, digital media and heritage organisations that exist locally and nationally. These organisations offer direct support and opportunities for young people in creative industries.
A number of the students commented about their experience of attending the Creative Industries Conference:
Kyle Academy
Cameron Fong
‘Was a great opportunity to see the working environment of a University which gave us a great personal insight’
Jo-Anne Blacklock
‘I really enjoyed a first hand experience of the workings and procedures of the creative courses the University has to offer’
Queen Margaret Academy
Jaymee Galloway
‘Very interesting and exciting day. Friendly and very nice building’
Prestwick Academy
Alicia Marshall
‘The conference today has opened my eyes to many courses and opportunities which I would not have learned about in school.’
Louise Wheeldon
‘Today was a great opportunity at trying new experiences I would never have had without the University of the West of Scotland. It really showed me that there was more available to me than I know.’
Belmont Academy
Ruth Johnstone
‘I have enjoyed learning about the thought processes used by TV show creators. I also was interested in the technology used by the UWS radio station and was impressed by how Radio Broadcasting students are required to do an hours show every week.’
Kathryn Hanna
Today has given me an insight into Uni life at UWS and informed me of courses that can be studied here which I haven’t seen offered at other Universities. UWS seems to offer more diverse and practical courses which are geared a lot to preparing Scotland for jobs in their chosen industry.’
Girvan Academy
Mighel Espinosa
‘I found the visit really inspiring and intriguing. It has really opened my eyes by offering opportunities close to home rather than traveling to universities in Edinburgh and Stirling.’
Caitlin Harvey
‘I found today really interesting and very informative. It has shown me what is on offer on my doorstep instead of traveling far distances. I now know what qualifications I need to get into my preferred course.’
The conference was funded by Education Scotland and Creative Scotland and is part the Creative Learning Network in South Ayrshire Council.
Historic Scotland Job Opportunity – Local Learning Officer, Bothwell Castle
Historic Scotland’s Learning Services team is looking to commission a creative and enthusiastic individual as Local Learning Officer at Bothwell Castle. The Local Learning Officer will work closely with the Regional Learning Development Officer to develop and deliver educational resources and activities that support teaching and inspire learning at this magnificent historic site.
Follow the link below and type Local Learning Officer, Bothwell Castle into the search box:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/search_mainpage.aspx
Creativity at Work films on the Creativity Portal
Creativity at work films are now available on the Creativity Portal.
So far these include eight interviews with scientists, designers, a space exploration engineer, an architect, a ballet dancer, a cameraman and a baker on how creativity is vital to their work and what that process feels like.
The films demonstrate how professionals generate ideas, formulate questions, improvise, make connections and allow ideas to evolve. This is a useful cross-curricular resource, with a focus on careers and skills for life. It is perfect support for any design challenge, poster competition, or creative problem that you may be offering your learners, as well as supporting careers and pathways across all subjects.
Moray CLN launches Artist Mentoring Programme 2012-13
On Thursday 20 September, Moray Creative Learning Network is launching its second Artist Mentoring Programme, a tailor made programme of training and support to help art school graduates based in Moray to kick start their careers in the creative learning sector.
The programme is facilitated by Moray Art Centre and mentoring is provided by CLN members – artists, teachers and creative learning practitioners.
To find out more about the programme, visit Moray Art Centre’s website or download this document: MCLN Artist Mentoring Programme
Vist Moray CLN’s blog here: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/my/CreativeLearning/
Spotlight on Theatre – Careers event via Glow
Festival Theatre Edinburgh, The Lyceum Theatre and The Traverse Theatre are holding a unique interactive careers event on Tuesday 11th September. Places to attend have already been booked up but if you are interested in finding out more, and watching the sessions you can now join in on Glow TV.
The event is aimed at 5th and 6th year pupils interested in pursuing a career in the theatre, and will also act as a CPD session for Drama, Guidance/Support Teachers and Career’s Advisors. In addition pupils in upper primary and lower primary may be interested in many aspects of the day.
It is a busy day with lots to join in with:
Directing and Writing for Theatre live from The Traverse Theatre – 10 – 11.30am
As Scotland’s New Writing Theatre the Traverse prides itself on the close relationships they have with our writers. Join our Associate Director for a practical workshop that explores the relationship and journey of a playwright and director.
Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.
Acting live from The Lyceum Theatre – 12 – 1.30pm
Take part in an acting skills workshop with our Drama Artist and learn all about careers in Acting and the routes and courses which can lead to them. There will also be a Q and A session with a professional actor – so have your questions ready!
Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.
Marketing, Press, PR and Programming live from the Festival Theatre Edinburgh – 2.30 – 4pm
An introduction to careers in arts administration, focusing on marketing, press, PR and programming. Our experienced staff share their tips for the top in promoting and selling theatre to diverse audiences across the central belt of Scotland, but beware – it’s not all paparazzi and showbiz glamour!
Portfolio Guidance for Aspiring Art Students
Artist and lecturer Julie Read has launched a new website, www.portfolio-oomph.com , specifically designed to support young people who wish to apply to art college. The site includes advice and guidance on portfolio preparation, video interviews with artists, designers and makers, and links to information on possible careers in the creative industries.
Also available is a range of e-books which provide in-depth guidance on subjects such as how to present work, how to choose the right subject and college and how to do well at interview. e-books cost between £2.50 and £10.95 and a range of e-courses is promised soon.
Funds for young people to develop their creativity
Creative Enterprise Fund
Creative Scotland and Young Scot see the Creative Enterprise Fund as providing a means for Scotland’s young people to develop their artistic talent and unlock opportunities within the creative industries. The Fund aims to promote the values of creative enterprise and leadership, creating positive pathways to employment and providing wider benefits to local communities.
The Fund can offer awards of up to £200 for individuals aged 15-22 or £750 for groups of three or more young people, where two thirds of any group are aged between 15-22.
The deadline for applications is 17 September 2012.
Contact: Young Scot, phone: 0808 801 0338 [ e-mail | website ]
Young Start Fund
A new fund aimed at unlocking the potential of Scotland’s children and young people has been launched by the Big Lottery Fund. Young Start will invest dormant accounts money in projects that encourage young Scots aged 8 to 24 to be:
- CONFIDENT – Children and young people have more confidence and skills;
- HEALTHY – Children and young people have better physical, mental and emotional health;
- CONNECTED – Younger and older generations are better connected and have more understanding and respect for each other;
- ENTERPRISING – Young people are better prepared for getting a job or starting a business.
Young Start, which is forecast to invest £8.9 million by March 2013, will award grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 for up to two years. The fund is aimed at third sector organisations including voluntary organisations, community groups, social enterprises, housing associations, sports organisations, cooperatives and charities.
Projects will have a better chance of success if they can show young people have been meaningfully involved in the development, design and delivery of the project. Young Start can fund a range of projects including the following examples:
- Using local artists in a creative arts project to improve young people’s confidence;
- Getting young people involved in sport through the use of local sports facilities;
- Young people teaching older people how to use technology and try new activities such as using the internet, social networking and gaming;
- Work experience tasters with local employers.
Application form and guidance materials are available online here. There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time. Applicants will hear if they have been successful within 8 weeks of submitting an application form.
Groups can keep in touch with the latest Young Start news at www.facebook.org.uk/youngstartfund or following Young Start atwww.twitter.com/youngstartfund.
