Aberdeenshire Council supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund is seeking a freelance creative practitioner to develop a resource for schools in the field of heritage/arts/education. Submissions are invited by 1 October 2012.
Download the following documents for further information:
Final Cover Sheet (what the work is and how to apply)
Illuminating Practice – evaluation format example
A number of presentations taking place at this year’s Scottish Learning Festival are available on Glow TV, including Mike Russell’s keynote address on how practitioners are developing their creative teaching and learning as well as nurturing creative skills in learners.
You can log on to view presentations on creative approaches being used within a whole range of curriculum subjects and areas including maths, science and health and wellbeing.
For full details of these and other events log in to Glow and view the current schedule:
https://portal.glowscotland.org.uk/establishments/nationalsite/GlowTV/tvpages/Schedule.aspx
(Glow log-in and password required).
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/
National Creative Learning Network at SLF 2012
The National Creative Learning Network (NCLN) is a community of practice which has a leadership role in championing and advocating creativity in both formal and informal learning contexts. The Network is well represented at this year’s SLF, with members from local authorities across Scotland leading workshops and seminars throughout the two days of the festival.
Seminar Programme
Find out about the benefits of being involved in a Creative Learning Network at Fife’s CLN Showcase seminar, or find out what being creative means to Edinburgh’s young apprentices.
Visit the SLF website to view the full seminar programme
Education Showcase
The Showcase programme features demonstrations, experiments, drama and music making with NCLN contributions from a number of authorities:
To view the full Education Showcase programme click here
The NCLN consists of the the group of coordinators who lead each local authority’s Creative Learning Network. Visit the Creativity Portal to find out who your local Creative Learning Network contact is: http://bit.ly/Creative_Learning_Contacts
Find out more about the Creative Learning Networks by watching one of the short films on the Creativity Portal: http://bit.ly/CLN_Creativity_Portal
Imaginate would like to invite submissions from artists wishing to apply to the Ideas Fund.
The Ideas Fund underlines Imaginate’s commitment to empowering individuals and organisations to achieve their artistic aspirations of creating work of the highest quality for children in Scotland.
Download this document for information on the fund and how to apply:
Imaginate Ideas Fund 2012
The maximum amount available per application is £2000. The closing date for fund applications is Monday 17 September 2012
Starcatchers is carrying out some research into the potential of an Early Years Creative Network for Scotland.
Director of Starcatchers, Rhona Matheson, has kindly provided some contextual information for the Creative Learning Networks:
“How do organisations working with early years connect with creativity? As Starcatchers has evolved over the last 6 years I have been aware that there are a wide range of creative and arts experiences available to parents, families and child care settings in Scotland, however there seems to be a gap in how people communicate about this work – for example we have been working in East Glasgow for more than 2 years with a fairly high profile through our work with Platform, however there are still settings and organisations who don’t know what we do and vice versa.
When Starcatchers was part of Imaginate, we created a ‘Starcatchers Network’ to try and give people opportunities to come together and share practice – this wasn’t just about sharing the Starcatchers experience but also about sharing the practice that other organisations or nurseries were delivering and there seemed to be demand from the people engaging with us for access these kinds of activities. I always felt that there was a way that an early years creative network could be more cohesive and respond to the policy and funding context in Scotland and with the needs of those engaging with it.
The consultation and research we are undertaking at the moment is a means of exploring this. Through individual conversations, consultation events and an online questionnaire, we are trying to engage with a wide group of people in Scotland to understand what potential there might be for this kind of network. We want to engage with arts and education sectors as well as play, health and social work and get a really good understanding of the landscape and need.”
There are clear links between the NCLN, CLNs and an Early Years Creative Network for Scotland. If you are interested in contributing to this discussion, please sign up for one of the consultation events – you can download the invitation here: Consultation Invitation.
The Standard for Career Long Professional Learning
5 September, 16.00
GTC Scotland have been working on a revision of the Professional Standards, and will publish drafts of each of the revised standards in August for consultation, with a view to publishing the Standards at the start of 2013.
Twig Maths films: teacher led CPD
10 September, 16.00
Cover key learning points with inspirational examples of maths in action. Twig Maths is quick and easy to use and completely free to Scottish schools.
Spotlight on Theatre – Directing and Writing for the Theatre
11 September, 10.00
This first session hosted at the Traverse Theatre focuses on Directing and Writing for the Theatre. 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.
Spotlight on Theatre – Acting
11 September, 12.00
This second session hosted at the Lyceum Theatre focuses on acting. 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!
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/eslb/2012/09/03/rehearse-with-random-accomplice/
Join Tron Participation on Wednesday 12 September at 2 pm live from the Tron Theatre as we take a sneak peek into the rehearsal room with Random Accomplice as they prepare for their upcoming show ‘The Incredible Adventures of See Thru Sam’.
Our Glow Meet will allow you to see the company, meet the cast, watch some rehearsal exercises and ask questions to the creative team.
For full details of these and other events log in to Glow and view the current schedule:
https://portal.glowscotland.org.uk/establishments/nationalsite/GlowTV/tvpages/Schedule.aspx.
(Glow log-in and password required).
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/59056.html
SQA has provided an update that includes information on: delivery processes; CfE events; SLF; assessment overviews; Advanced Higher; awards; core skills; universities; and Parentzone.
In July this year, Artworks Scotland commissioned five of Scotland’s most active artists working in participatory settings, to take part in a peer mentoring exchange as part of a National Theatre of Scotland programme in Philadelphia. Working with People’s Light, the “devising lab” explored techniques to develop high quality theatre across a professional and community context.
Artworks Scotland and Citizens Theatre are now hosting a small symposium with three of these artists, to share their learning and engage with other artists interested in exploring the challenges and opportunities for peer learning whilst actively delivering a project.
Catrin Evans, director and activist will lead an exploration of the director’s role in the creation of a site specific piece of theatre and international collaborations.
MJ McCarthy, musician and sound designer, will present his thoughts and some of the soundscapes made during the Lab.
Simon Sharkey, Associate Director of National Theatre of Scotland will present his learning about commissioning and leading cross artform collaboration in community and professional contexts on an international scale.
Places at this free event are limited to 30. Book your place here.
The artists who took part in the Philadelphia project also kept a blog of their experiences. View the blog here.
ArtWorks: Developing Practice in Participatory Settings is a Paul Hamlyn Foundation Special Initiative with funding and support from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Creativity Culture & Education (supported by Arts Council England) and the Cultural Leadership Programme. ArtWorks Scotland is partner funded by Creative Scotland.
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!
