Professional Learning for Schools
Below is a list of arts and cultural programs, workshops and forums that are available for teachers to participate in throughout the school year.
They are listed under eight key artforms:
creative writing
REmida Creative Reuse Centre
Treasured Stories
REmida / 10 Mar 2009
In this workshop we will explore using recycled materials to inspire and illustrate stories. We will also play with setting up letter explorations for younger children....
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dance
Ausdance WA
Our School, Our Identity
In your region / 21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008
Through the "Our School, Our Identity" project Ausdance WA provides opportunities for regional teachers and students. The project incorporates cultural and choreographic dance skills and has a performance outcome....
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Buzz Dance Theatre
Professional Development Sessions in Creative Dance Theatre
King Street Arts Centre, Perth / 2 Feb - 17 Dec 2009
Buzz Dance Theatre can customise professional development sessions for your school, linking physical activity, creativity and the curriculum....
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Buzz Dance Theatre
Mid-term PD session #1 for Primary Teachers
King Street Arts Centre, Perth / 4 Mar 2009
From imagination to reality, Buzz Dance Theatre is offering mid-term professional development sessions for primary teachers looking at how to develop your ideas into a dance theatre work for your school....
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Buzz Dance Theatre
Mid-term PD Session #1 for Secondary Teachers
King Street Arts Centre, Perth / 5 Mar 2009
From imagination to reality, Buzz Dance Theatre is offering mid-term PD sessions for secondary teachers looking at how to develop your ideas into a dance theatre work for your school....
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Buzz Dance Theatre
Open Studio: Observation of rehearsals for Secondary Teachers
King Street Arts Centre, Perth / 23 Mar - 9 Apr 2009
Call us and make an appointment to visit Buzz, observe creative development of the new Secondary work, Depth Charge, and have a chat to the Education Manager about your dance education needs....
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Buzz Dance Theatre
Mid-term PD Session #2 for Primary Schools
King Street Arts Centre, Perth / 3 Jun 2009
From imagination to reality, Buzz Dance Theatre is offering mid-term PD sessions for primary teachers looking at how to develop your ideas into a dance theatre work for your school....
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Buzz Dance Theatre
Mid-term PD Session #2 for Secondary Teachers
King Street Arts Centre, Perth / 4 Jun 2009
From imagination to reality, Buzz Dance Theatre is offering mid-term PD sessions for secondary teachers looking at how to develop your ideas into a dance theatre work for your school....
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Buzz Dance Theatre
Open Studio: Observation of rehearsals for primary teachers
King Street Arts Centre, Perth / 8 - 26 Jun 2009
Would you like to view a professional dance company in action? Come in, observe creative development of the new primary work and consult the Artist Director personally about dance education....
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design
Black Swan State Theatre Company
Model Making and Set Design
At your school / 2 Feb - 17 Dec 2009
Black Swan State Theatre Company will customise a Professional Development workshop for addressing the creative process of Design including working with scale and the spatial environment....
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Art on the Move
Artist in View Seminar
Art on the Move / 19 Feb 2009
Join two prominent Western Australian artists with ART ON THE MOVE for a unique opportunity to learn about their current work and discuss links to classroom practice and outcomes in both the Visual Arts & Design Courses....
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drama
Black Swan State Theatre Company
Unpacking Production and Design Elements of Theatre
At your school / 2 Feb - 17 Dec 2009
Black Swan State Theatre Company will customise Professional Development workshops for your school addressing the Production and Design aspects of theatre and demands of the current curricula....
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Barking Gecko Theatre Company
Professional Development Programs
At your school or at Barking Gecko (Subiaco Arts Centre) / 2 Feb - 17 Dec 2009
Barking Gecko is committed to taking specialist theatre programs into schools and providing opportunities and resources that extend both teachers and students. Sessions can be held at your school or at Barking Gecko in Subiaco and programs can be tailored...
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media
Film & Television Institute WA
Directing Young Actors
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 17 - 18 Jan 2009
Experienced feature film and television director James Bogle ("Lockie Leonard", "Elise" and "In The Winter Dark") teaches practical techniques to elicit naturalistic and engaging performances from younger actors....
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Film & Television Institute WA
Advanced Acting for Screen
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 24 - 25 Jan 2009
An intensive weekend workshop with RADA trained Fern Nicholson using the principles of the "method" and its different forms. Participants will work with scripts and use breakdown and analysis to unravel the layers of personality in order to create a 3-dim...
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Film and Television Institute WA
Filmmaking Fundamentals
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 2 Feb - 17 Dec 2009
A series of hands-on practical weekend workshops that teach the fundamental skills of digital film production and storytelling. Five courses available including: Camera Skills, Creative Video Editing, Scriptwriting & Storytelling, Lighting for Film & TV a...
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Film & Television Institute WA
Professional Development Short Courses
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 2 Feb - 17 Dec 2009
FTI offers a huge range of short courses throughout the year such as introductory seminars on New Media techniques, making music videos, lectures by international guest speakers and advanced workshops - in particular animation software packages....
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Film & Television Institute WA
Scriptwriting and Storytelling - Practical Weekend Workshop (Date TBA for Semester 1, 2009)
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 2 Feb - 3 Jul 2009
This intensive course is an introduction to the basic principles of writing short drama scripts. Participants will write 3-5 minutes scripts and explore character development, point-of-view, plot, the script editing process and other techniques....
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Film & Television Institute WA
Camera Skills Practical Weekend Workshop
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 7 - 8 Mar 2009
Learn the functions of a digital video camera, basic lighting set-ups, cinematography principles, tripod and hand-held techniques in this hands-on weekend workshop. Participants will complete practical exercises and gain an understanding of visual langua...
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Filmbites Youth Film School
Professional Development in Flash Animation #1
Unit 12, 8 Baretta Road, Wangara / 20 Mar 2009
Learn how to animate easily using Flash software. Our Flash instructor also teaches our animation students. Get great advice on how to teach Flash. Other software PD sessions coming soon - please enquire!...
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Film & Television Institute WA
Production Boot Camp
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 21 - 22 Mar 2009
Learn how to plan and prepare a project for funding, filming and distribution as industry professionals from WA's leading production companies cover the essentials of production in this intensive weekend workshop....
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Film & Television Institute WA
From Script to Screen with Paul Kooperman
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 25 Mar 2009
Succssful screenwriter Paul Kooperman discusses the complex process of writing a feature film and reflects on the journey from script to screen of his screenplay 'Wil'. This seminar is presented in collaboration with the Australian Writers' Guild....
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Film & Television Institute WA
Creative Video Editing Practical Weekend Workshop
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 4 - 5 Apr 2009
A practical introduction to the principles and techniques of editing, using a non-linear digital editing system. Participants complete editing projects using techniques such as transitions, titles, special effects, image manipulation and sound, to tell a...
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Film & Television Institute WA
Roundtable Discussions: Film Etiquette
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 15 Apr 2009
Learn how to look professional on a film set as industry professionals share stories of first-hand experiences. Find out how to work with the highly specific hierarchy of job roles on a set, as well as the way to behave to ensure you will be hired again!...
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Film & Television Institute WA
Lighting For Film & TV - Practical Weekend Workshop
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 2 - 3 May 2009
Explore lighting techniques and find out ways to tell your story through lighting in this weekend course. Participants learn basic lighting principles through demonstration, discussion and practical shooting exercises....
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Film and Television Institute WA
Sound Production Recording - Practical Weekend Workshop
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 30 - 31 May 2009
Learn professional teachniques used to record great sound on location, such as boom pole techniques, how to use different microphones, trouble shooting when recording sound and what sounds are required for post-production such as music and effects....
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Filmbites Youth Film School
Professional Development in Flash Animation #2
Unit 12, 8 Baretta Road, Wangara / 5 Jun 2009
Learn how to animate easily using Flash software. Our Flash instructor also teaches our animation students - get great advice on how to teach Flash. Other software coming soon so please enquire now!...
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multi arts
Skadada
Stretch and Body Conditioning
At your school / 21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008
3 hour session with Jon Burtt, Skadada's amazing choreographer and our other aerial coaches learning how to prevent injury and optimise performance in sport and physical theatre through stretching and body conditioning....
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Skadada
Confidence building and team trust exercises
At your school / 21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008
2 hour session with Skadada's fantastic aerial coaches leading your through personal development and team building trust exercises. These techniques have built the young SYRC aerialists into a high-flying performance team....
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Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation
Customised Professional Development for Your School
At your school or Yirra Yaakin Theatre / 21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008
Yirra Yaakin can create customised professional development sessions for schools, celebrating the richness, diversity and creativity of Aboriginal culture....
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KULCHA Multicultural Arts of Western Australia
Tailored Professional Development for your school
KULCHA, 1st floor 13 South Terrace, Fremantle or as incursion / 2 Feb - 17 Dec 2009
Expand your knowledge in and expertise of community programs, youth arts, multi-arts and multicultural arts....
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Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation
Why my Boomerang won't come back!
At your school or our theatre / 2 Feb - 17 Dec 2009
Fun, informative and educational cultural awareness workshops designed to give teachers and professionals an insight into Aboriginal culture, history, beliefs and family structure. Workshops are delivered by NAIDOC Perth Performing Artist of the Year - De...
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REmida Creative Reuse Centre
Introduction to Recycled Materials Workshop 1
REmida / 10 Feb 2009
This workshop invites teachers to present recycled/reused materials in their classroom using aesthetic display techniques. We look at transformation of materials, transitional art, long-term projects, and setting up provocations.
Workshops will be held o...
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Remida Creative Reuse Centre
Intoduction to Recycled Materials Workshop 2
REmida / 7 Mar 2009
This workshop invites teachers to present recycled/reused materials in their classroom using aesthetic display techniques. We look at transformation of materials, transitional art, long-term projects, and setting up provocations.
Workshops will also be h...
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REmida Creative Reuse Centre
Introduction to Recycled Materials Workshop 2
REmida / 7 Mar 2009
This workshop invites teachers to present recycled/reused materials in their classroom using aesthetical display techniques. We look at transformation of materials, transitional art, long-term projects, and setting up provocations.
Workshops will also be...
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Remida Creative Reuse Centre
Introduction to Recycled Materials Workshop 3
REmida / 24 Mar 2009
This workshop invites teachers to present recycled/reused materials in their classroom using aesthetic display techniques. We look at transformation of materials, transitional art, long-term projects, and setting up provocations.
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Film & Television Institute WA
Television Puppetry
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 18 - 19 Apr 2009
Learn the basics of using a puppet with Ian Tregonning (Babe, Muppet Christmas Carol, Little Shop of Horrors, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Labyrinth). Participants will get hands-on experience in lip-syncing, movement and manipulation techniques and workin...
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Film & Television Institute WA
Create Your Digital Story
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 29 Apr - 10 Jun 2009
Digital stories are powerful, multi-media storytelling presentations that combine photographs, narration and sound. This after-hours course brings personal stories to life, preserving them in digital format....
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REmida Creative Reuse Centre
Introduction to Recycled Materials Workshop 4
REmida / 16 May 2009
This workshop invites teachers to present recycled/reused materials in their classroom using aesthetic display techniques. We look at transformation of materials, transitional art, long-term projects, and setting up provocations.
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Film & Television Institute WA
Introduction to 3D Studio Max
92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle / 3 - 18 Jun 2009
This after-hours course introduces Autodesk's 3-D Studio Max, as used within the professional animation industry, providing a practical overview of the program's interface, 3-D modelling, lighting, texturing, animation and rendering....
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music
WAM, The West Australian Music Industry
Get Tech Savvy: Technology in the Music Classroom
Contact us for details / 21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008
Designed for those who feel disempowered when it comes to applying technology in the music classroom. Learn your way around simple P.A. systems and music software programs. Unlock your students’ potential in performance, composition, and rehearsal....
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Australian Society for Music Education (Inc.) WA Chapter
Special Network Events
Contact us for details / 21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008
Informal meetings after school to share ideas, lesson plans, issues, collegiality.
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Australian Society for Music Education (Inc.) WA Chapter
Summer School 09
Location: Contact us for details / 19 - 20 Jan 2009
Come along to be energised and invigorated, meet new and old friends, and get lots of wonderful, practical ideas for the start of the new school year....
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Australian Society for Music Education, Inc (WA Chapter)
Induction Day for New Music Specialists
Contact ASME WA for details / 2 - 31 Mar 2009
This is a practical, hands-on day to help new specialists get started or to give a boost to more experienced music teachers. Come along and be energised!
Date in March TBA - contact ASME WA for details....
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Musica Viva in Schools
Adam Hall and the Velvet Players
Contact Musica Viva for details / 4 Mar 2009
Explore the toe tapping rhythms of a variety of Jazz, Blues and Rhumba styles in this exciting professional learning program....
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Musica Viva in Schools
Ozmosis
Contact Musica Viva for details / 17 Mar 2009
Explore the vibrant world of Balkan and Hispanic music in this professional learning program for teachers....
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Musica Viva in Schools
Tetrafide
Contact Musica Viva for details / 19 Mar 2009
This special program and profesional learning experience taps to the energy of the dynamic percussion group Tetrafide....
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West Australian Opera
Behind-the-Scenes Production Workshops
His Majesty's Theatre / 28 Mar 2009
West Australian Opera's long serving Production Manager, Mandy Farmer will share her knowledge about the techincal aspects of a show, from initial design brief to the final production.
Alternative dates are 15th August and 31st October....
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Musica Viva in Schools
Sartory String Quartet
Contact Musica Viva for details / 31 Mar 2009
Introduce your students to classical music in an astounding way with a professional learning program by Sartory String Quartet....
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Musica Viva in Schools
Sirocco
Contact Musica Viva for details / 2 Apr 2009
Largely inspired by Asian cultures, this extraordinary group offers a unique proffesional learning experience for teachers....
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Musica Viva in Schools
Song Safari
Contact Musica Viva for details / 28 Apr 2009
This full-day course will present relevant, useful and practical ideas for teachers of all singing abilities, giving you a broad range of tools to implement a vocal music program at your school. Featuring professional singer Chole King and using the Song...
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Australian Society for Music Education, Inc (WA Chapter)
As-May Choral Day
Contact ASME WA for details / 15 May 2009
This highly popular professional learning day full of singing and fun will give you ideas and material to help develop your skills in conducting and managing a choir....
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Musica Viva in Schools
Rhythm Safari
TBA / 20 Jul 2009
During this practical full-day course you will be guided by a highly-skilled music educator and a professional percussionist. You will learn correct techniques for playing percussion instruments, how to use them in the classroom and how to get the most fr...
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West Australian Opera
Behind the Scenes Production Workshop
His Majesty's Theatre / 15 Aug 2009
West Australian Opera's long serving Production Manager, Mandy Farmer will share her knowlege about the techincal aspects of a show, from intial design brief to the final production.
Alternative dates are 28th March and 31st October....
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West Australian Opera
Behind-the-Scenes Production Workshops
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth / 31 Oct 2009
West Australian Opera's long serving Production Manager, Mandy Farmer will share her knowledge about the technical aspects of a show, from initial design brief to the final production.
Alternative dates are 28th March and 15th August....
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support
Artsource: Artists Foundation of WA
Artist residencies for regional WA schools
At your school / 2 Feb - 17 Dec 2009
Artsource offers a unique database of visual artists for regional projects. We have artists experienced working with all ages and cultural groups in a range of materials and mediums....
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visual arts
Art on the Move
Professional Development Program
8A Carbon Court Osborne Park / 21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008
Teacher’s professional learning opportunities in modules include: Visual Industry Overview, Basic Exhibition Installation, and Artist in View. Artist in View is an opportunity to hear 3 Artists speak about their themes and techniques....
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Fremantle Arts Centre
One Day Weekend Workshops for Adults
Fremantle Arts Centre / 21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008
These one day weekend workshops in Terms 3 and 4 provide the perfect opportunity for teachers to extend their skill set and learn different techniques in a supportive environment.
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Art Gallery of Western Australia
Visual Literacy / Using the Gallery as a Resource
Art Gallery of Western Australia / 2 Feb - 17 Dec 2009
Gain confidence, be creative and discover your unique State Art Collection. A guided tour and/or practical art workshop inspired by the "Wonderlust" exhibition enables teachers to become familiar with this excursion venue in order to maximise the students...
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Art on the Move
Artist in Focus Workshops
8a Carbon Court, Osborne Park / 2 Feb - 3 Jul 2009
Artists from Art on the Move exhibitions discuss aspects of their art practice in relation to the new Visual Arts and Design courses. Artforms include photography and 3-D (textiles and multi-media)....
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REmida Creative Reuse Centre
Black and White: Exploring Texture
REmida / 21 Feb 2009
When all colour distractions are removed, we focus on texture. A chance to play with our recycled materials and investigate texture through collage and tactile installations....
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Sculpture by the Sea
Teacher's Preview and Teacher's Workshop
Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club / 4 - 5 Mar 2009
This is a great opportunity for teachers to attend a stimulating preview of the exhibition, participate in a practical workshop and work with exhibiting artists. Includes handouts and refreshments....
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