enews #7 2007
Only a few more sleeps and it will be 2008 and we'll close the door on an unbelievable year in arts, culture and education!
It's been great to catch up with many of you at recent program launches ... and to hear your excitement at the lastest edition of artsamazing ... and to be invited out to a number of schools to talk about your plans and projects for 2008!
It was also sensational to see so many representatives of arts and cultural organisations at the recent Arts in Education Briefing. This was a fabulous chance for DCA and DET to recognise the incredible work that has been done this year by those involved in arts and cultural activities and events for the education sector and a really nice way to end the year.
So now pretty much all that's left is to say a very very big THANK YOU for your support, engagement and interaction with ArtsEdge and for sharing your inspiring projects and programs with us and hooking into Professional Learning throughout 2007 ... and until the New Year we wish you a peaceful, joyful and safe festive season and look forward to a huge 2008!
Though of course... if you find yourself with a few spare moments... why not check out what's already online for 2008 (and a few places to start if you're wondering about funding!)
Ready... set... let's go!!!
ArtsEdge HQ.
got an idea and wondering about funding?
Further to the information in Artists in Schools: The ArtsEdge Guide for artists and teachers in Western Australia 07-08... check out these funding and grant programs as a start which may be appropriate to your projects!
Healthway
HISTA - Health in Schools Through the Arts
Lindsay Lovering, Arts Program Manager
T: (08) 9476 7600
E: Lindsay.Lovering@healthway.wa.gov.au
Department of Culture and the Arts
Young People and the Arts and Short Term Artist in Residence Programs
Rachael McHardy , A/Project Officer, Young People and the Arts
T: (08) 9224 7457
E: rachael.mchardy@dca.wa.gov.au
Department of Indigenous Affairs
A variety of programs including PALS and Reconciliation Grants
T: (08) 9235 8000
Community Arts Network Western Australia
Catalyst Community Arts Investment Fund can help to fund projects where people have the opportunity to participate, learn together and experience the arts.
T: (08) 9226 2422
Plus ... don't forget to look at what's on offer from your Local Government and the opportunities for community contributions!
Professional Learning 2008
Great opportunities for all - here is just a preview of some of the professional learning opportunities coming up in term one! From workshops, to courses, and the all important networking events... check them out now!
Plus... if you are having trouble getting access to your school's copy of
artsamazing: the artsedge guide to arts and cultural education events
you can check it out online HERE with all the contact information HERE and view even more at Professional Learning!
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 A Night with our Stars is a chance to hear WA children's writers and illustrators published in the last 12 or so months talk about their work.
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CREATIVE WRITING
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Throughout the "Our School, Our Identity" project, Ausdance WA provides learning opportunities for teachers and students. The project incorporates cultural and choreographic dance skills and has a performance outcome.
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DANCE
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Ausdance WA provides many resources to members including a quarterly magazine and regular e-bulletins about local dance events and issues, access to dance journals and books, and networking opportunities.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 A great opportunity to join with professional artists for a highly practical and entertaining session, combining practical, ready to use exercises, interactive elements and an Education Resource for each participant.
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DRAMA
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Black Swan 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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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 An introduction to Aboriginal theatre and theatre practicesusing life stories about Aboriginal issues, history and traditional dreaming told through object theatre culminating in a performance and presentation by the participants. |
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25 Feb 2008 How can you engage with young people in their own education, creating an atmosphere of responsibility and learning and how can you do this with a diverse group?
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Workshops and training sessions for staff exploring skill development in using drama and the arts within the curriculum.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Participatory and fun workshops for staff, exploring teamwork and leadership. These workshops unlock staff dynamics and create passion and inspiration, reminding us of why we so what we do!
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 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, Lighting for Film & TV, Sound Production Recording and Storytelling & Scriptwriting.
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MEDIA
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31 Jan 2008 Gain an understanding of how Stop Motion is created using the simplest and most accessible resources. Participants are taken through the process of using cameras, capturing frames, editing and exporting final moves.
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15 Feb 2008 Gain an understanding of how Stop Motion is created using the simplest and most accessible resources. Participants are taken through the process of using cameras, capturing frames, editing and exporting final moves.
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28 Mar 2008 Gain an understanding of how Stop Motion is created using the simplest and most accessible resources. Participants are taken through the process of using cameras, capturing frames, editing and exporting final moves.
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13 Mar 2008 Game making is a cross-curricular activity: creative writing, media and technology. Using Game Maker, participants will discover how to ceate, design and produce their own simple platform, maze or target games.
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14 Mar 2008 Work through the post-production process from capturing footage from tape, editing process and technique, understanding colour, formats and rendering, visual effects, sound, multi-layer compositing and output for Web, CD, Tape and DVD.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 With more and more festival opportunities for kids get the upper hand by learning how to get the most out of Adobe Premiere. A full day intorduction to all the fundamentals.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 A follow up to our fantastic full day introduction workshop these advanced classes run over 4 weeks and cover advanced motion, character rigging and lip syncing.
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11 Feb 2008 A full day that covers all the fundamentals of Flash while learning how to create exciting and effective characters that can be constructed and animated in a short time frame.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Gaming is huge and opportunities are right here in Perth with the international game studio Interzone. Get your students thinking about Gaming by learning how to teach freeware software, Game Maker.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 2 hours with Skadada's fantastic aerial coaches leading you through personal development and team building trust exercises.
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MULTI ARTS
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Expand your knowledge in and expertise of community programs, youth arts, multi-arts and multicultural arts.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 All classes in the Learning Program are conducted by professional practising artists in a studio setting, over 4 terms a year. The scope of activities offered are wide enough to appeal to beginners and experienced.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 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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8 Feb - 2 Mar 2008 Teachers are able to book reduced price tickets to a selection of Festival events. They will receive an information pack with details of the show and the art form along with sample educational resources.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Remida runs workshops for teachers to provide inspiration on using art to add value to waste materials, and using these materials in the curriculum and classroom.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Do you want to participate in wild professional learning? Then Perth Zoo is the place for you offering a range of unique teacher development opportunities, including customised programs for your school.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Explore the range of Extension Courses on offer at WAAPA - acting, arts, management, broadcasting, dance, design, music theatre and music. Weekend and weeknight workshops for beginners to professionals.
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21 - 22 Jan 2008 Get ready for the start of the school year with ASME's annual "Summer School". Inspiring workshops, networking, trade display, fabulous meals and a champagne breakfast to launch the ASME programme for 2008.
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MUSIC
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Get together with other music teachers to share ideas and activities. Meetings are sometimes themed: sometimes a chat sessions and we have occasional guest speakers.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Do you feel disempowered when it comes to applying technology in the music classroom? Master simple P.A. systems and music software programs to unlock your students' potential in performance, composition, and rehersal. |
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1 - 31 Mar 2008 Be introduced to a selection of music that will be performed in the live concert booked for your school. Receive an education package and workshop presentation ideas for your students.
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1 - 31 Mar 2008 Be introduced to a selection of music that will be performed in the live concert booked for your school. Receive an education package and workshop presentation ideas for your students.
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1 - 29 Feb 2008 Be introduced to a selection of music that will be performed in the live concert booked for your school. Receive an education package and workshop presentation ideas for your students. |
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Be introduced to a selection of music that will be performed in the live concert booked for your school. Receive an education package and workshop presentation ideas for your students.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Be introduced to a selection of music that will be performed in the live concert booked for your school. Receive an education package and workshop presentation ideas for your students
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1 - 31 Mar 2008 Be introduced to a selection of music that will be performed in the live concert booked for your school. Receive an education package and workshop presentation ideas for your students.
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1 - 30 Apr 2008 Be introduced to a selection of music that will be performed in the live concert booked for your school. Receive an education package and workshop presentation ideas for your students.
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1 - 31 Mar 2008 Be introduced to a selection of music that will be performed in the live concert booked for your school. Receive an education package and workshop presentation ideas for your students.
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1 - 31 Mar 2008 Be introduced to a selection of music that will be performed in the live concert booked for your school. Receive an education package and workshop presentation ideas for your students.
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29 Feb 2008 Learn about score set-up, different methods of note entry, adding lyrics, grace notes and dynamic markings. Use plug ins, analyse chords, tablature, export as an audio file for burning onto CD.
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4 Apr 2008 Learn about score set-up, different methods of note entry, adding lyrics, grace notes and dynamic markings. Use plug ins, analyse chords, tablature, export as an audio file for burning onto CD.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Discussion and practical activities designed to develop your arts language, understanding and confidence in using art to enhance programs across all learning areas through the use of the State Art Collection. |
VISUAL ARTS
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5 Mar 2008 This is a great opportunity for teachers to attend a stimulating preview of the exhibition, and meet three exhibiting artists. Includes an introduction to the exhibition, handouts and refreshments.
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13 Mar 2008 Three sessions featuring prominent Western Australian artists currently touring work in exhibitions in the Art on the Move Touring Program, including an overview of education resources created for these exhibitions.
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13 Mar 2008 A workshop designed to introduce a range of issues encountered in the visual arts industry, in relation to Outcome 4 in Society of the Visual Arts Course of Study.
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15 Apr 2008 Introduction to the National Gallery of Australia's 25th Anniversary Travelling Exhibition Ocean to Outback: Australian Landscape Painting 1850 - 1950 (13 April - 1 June) as a teaching resource.
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What's coming up for schools ?
Had a great year full of inspiring and exciting arts in education activities in 2007? So where to from here?
The latest artsamazing: the artsedge guide to arts and cultural education events arrived in all public schools at the end of Novmeber and is also online - there are more than a few new opportunities for 2008 so check them out and book in before it's too late!!!
Want to keep up to date with new offerings as they come online? Just click here!
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22 Feb 2008 Is America the leader of the free world, or an isolationist society turning away from the world's problems? Hear three authors with very different experiences of the US reflect on its religion, race, politics and people.
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1 Apr 2008 The 2008 CBCA Short List will be available on our website simultaneous to its announcement in Melbourne at 10am WST. |
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 The MYOSB competition has run for over 30 years by CBCA WA Branch throughout WA. Much more than creatve writing, students create a book encompassing skills of writing, illustrating, editing, and book design. |
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21 Feb 2008 An inspiring day of sessions with authors, illustrators and journalists discussing their writing processes, graphic novels, multiculturalism, current affairs, the environment, politics and much more.
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23 Feb 2008 The Moth, New York's hottest literary phenomenon, is and organisation dedicated to rekindling the art of storytelling. Storytellers will spellbind with ten-minute tales without notes or script, this is storytelling at its old-fashioned best.
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24 Feb 2008 Join us for a jam-packed day of fun activities designed specially for parents and children to enjoy together. Discover new books and old favourites, meet the writers and enjoy author readings, performances and workshops.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Inspire your students with live raptors or 'birds of prey'. Your presentation includes stories or drawings and children can learn about wild adaptions and rescuing injured animals.
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31 Mar - 4 Apr 2008 Buzz is offering your students the opportunity to view the interior workings of a professional Australian dance company and to participate as Youth Artistic Associates in the creative development of new work.
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27 Feb - 1 Mar 2008 Inspired by 19th century American Shakers and drawing on classical ballet Japanese butoh and modern dance, eight dancers whirl, stomp and leap to the live accompaniment of the early music ensemble, The Boston Camerata.
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10 - 28 Mar 2008 Fusing access and excellence as only we know how, professional dancer workshop teams from Buzz are available in March 2008 for residencies in your school.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 VIVO takes students on an exciting journery of aerial dance spectacular! Performed by young people for young peopl , with plenty of interaction VIVO is bound to have jaws dropping.
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11 Jan - 9 Feb 2008 An outdoor cultural delight! This tale of romantic mix ups, cross-dressing, love poems nailed to trees, and a lion is played out by the master of the English speaking stage.
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6 - 29 Feb 2008 The South Africans are here to play the test match of the new millennium and our sporting reputation and national pride are on the line. Expect a capacity crowd at the ground and thousands of fans – Aussies and South Africans – at big screen TVs across the city. Security will be tight, and there will be no room for inappropriate behaviour.
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12 - 23 Feb 2008 This story belongs to the Bunuba people of the Kimberley but speaks to everyone. In an epic production, BSTC together with Bunuba Films and the Perth International Arts Festival present this story in three languages.
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22 Feb - 8 Mar 2008 From the award-winning Australian authore, Tim Winton, comes the stage adaption of his acclaimed novel, The Turning: a pwerful presentation of life in WA from the 70's through to today.
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26 Feb - 2 Mar 2008 A short but marathon voyage, Trad follows the relationship of Thomas, a 100-year-old Irishman, and his father Da in a surreal comedy that looks at the value of tradition.
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29 Feb - 15 Mar 2008 Brecht's most successful and widely regarded play. Infused with live music, song and movement the HotBed artists will rework this classic into a lively contemporary setting. Not to be missed!
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 A practical and interactive 2 hour workshop devised to assist students when undertaking the process involved when working as a member of the production Design Team. Choose from a variety of themes.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Black Swan Theatre Company will customise a professional development workshop for addressing creative process of design including working with scale and the spatial environment.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 BSTC will customise a practical workshop for your students which will address the creative process of design including working with scale and the spatial environment.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 A 2 hour performance workshop designed to assist students with this challenging examination task. Students will be shown how to transform ideas into a charater within a dramatic piece.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 A 2 hour practical, creative and physical workshop which will unlock the student's creativity and enhance their preparations for their Drama Assessment tasks and the TEE.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 A 2 hour practical and interactive workshop involving students in the process of deconstructing and reconstructing monologues to enhance their dramatic meaning.
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4 Feb - 11 Apr 2008 The 20th UNIMA Congress & World Puppetry Festival and the Million Puppet Project are proud initiatives of Spare Parts Puppet Theatre. Get your school involved in puppetry madness!
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2 Apr 2008 Legendary Japanese puppet company PUK performs the Nutcracker alongside Japan's own children's favourite, Buying Mittens. A delightful performance of two tales that, like all good classics, speak across age and cultures.
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3 Apr 2008 A new Indigenous tale set firmly in the present, but one that honours the importance of the past. Headhunter will take you on a road trip around an Australia you didn't know existed.
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3 - 4 Apr 2008 A beautifully crafted production based on the tru story of a giraffe's extraordinary life. With a different styles of puppetry and live music, Z for Giraffe will take you on a journey across river, sea and land.
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9 Apr 2008 Discover a universe filled with bursts of energy, colour, animation, puppets and performers. Performers explode into puppets while the world of cartoons, commedia and vaudeville collide.
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11 Apr 2008 Adapted from Shaun Tan's multi-award winning book, The Arrival will take you on one man's moving journey to an unknown world. This ground breaking production blurs the boundaries of performance and digital animation.
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3 - 4 Apr 2008 Triangles, human bodies and a live pianist...this is a colourful tale about the changes in Japanese seasons. Triangles of all sizes are playfully choreographed and transform into flowers, butterflies and landscapes.
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1 - 30 Apr 2008 Learn how to create theatrical effects with West Australian Opera's Make Up Artist Natalie Way in just 2 hours!
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1 - 30 Apr 2008 Visit the theatre and get an inside look of what's happening behind the scenes with WAO Production Manager, Mandy Farmer, who will introduce you to all different aspects of an Opera production.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Our workshop packages will give your students the chance the experience the richness of Aboriginal cultures while taking part in a variety of artsitic activities that promote self -esteem, team work and creativity.
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4 Feb - 11 Apr 2008 See yourself in set design, stage management or costume design? Want to run the sound or lighting desk at The Big Day Out? Allow WAAPA's expert teaching staff and current students to show you how!
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Investigate colonial and school life of the early 20th Century. Create role plays about the characters who lived and worked in the house and perform on site at Woodbridge.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Based on actual cases heard in the York Courthouse Complex between 1860 and 1930. Download the plays from the National Trust's website rehearse at school then perform in the courtrooms at York.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 'Child-like' life sized puppets deliver a fun positive message, about supporting children living with cancer and other serious illnesses. Links with Community Awareness, promotes a child's contribution to a caring society.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 'Child-like' life sized puppets deliver a fun positive message, about supporting children living with cancer and other serious illnesses. Links with Community Awareness, promotes a child's contribution to a caring society.
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1 Feb - 31 Mar 2008 National Secondary School Comedy Competition and mentoring programme. Workshops support a public performance, and a National Grand Final in Melbourne. Visit our website for details.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 A four week programme exploring racism and conflict using drama and participatory activities, creating empathy and understanding within the group and their wider community.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 From one off workshops, residencies and ongoing projects we create participatory programmes catering for your schools specific needs. Exploring interpersonal skills and specific issues linking into the curriculum.
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18 Feb - 2 Mar 2008 This understated and offbeat film is about a group of Egyptian musicians stranded in an Israeli town in the desert. Helped by a shared love of music they discover many things about themselves and each other. * Rating TBC
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7 Mar 2008 The WA Screen Awards is the premier annual event on the local screen industry calendar that celebrates the achievements of the independent WA screen community at all levels.
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4 Feb - 11 Apr 2008 Using imagination, computer, web cameras, various toys and Stop Motion Pro software, students will learn how to use the software and 'animate' objects to make a short movie which is burnt to CD.
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7 - 13 Apr 2008 This compelling documentary follows students from Patonga refugee camp primary school, many of whom are orphaned, as they compete for the first time in a nationwide music and dance festival. * Rating TBA
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Regular school holiday program that provides creative animation and filmmaking workshops including Flash Animation, Create Your Own Comics, Make a Horror Film, Make a Sci-Fi Film.
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17 - 30 Mar 2008 This remarkable documentary about the disastrous 1968 non-stop round-the-world yacht race is an absorbing drama of a great race, unbelieveable courage, deception and tragedy.
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1 - 23 Feb 2008 Four-week summer film festival showcasing independent screen culture by local and international filmakers, program includes WASA Wednesday screenings of all category finalists in the 21st WA Screen Awards.
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4 Feb - 11 Apr 2008 Using Game Maker, students will learn how to design and make their own computer games in the style of Tetris, Pacman and other simple platform , puzzle or target games.
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4 Feb - 11 Apr 2008 Combining audio, video and still images, students produce a music video clip complete with soundtrack, visual effects and credits. Projects are burnt to CD/DVD.
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4 Feb - 11 Apr 2008 Students write and record a short story to computer, adding sound effects to the recorded narration, making the story come to life. This project promotes language and literacy to children.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Design your own free tour, or select one of our assisted programs tailored to your interets.
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 This one hour interactive tour will introduce students to some of the Library's unexpected resources including maps. newspapaers, microfilm and give them a sneaky peek behind the scenes!
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4 Feb - 4 Jul 2008 Take the challen |