Hey Blog Buddies!!!
I hope all is going well with your personal reseach projects, i have changed my project at least twice as the more i reserch the more i find i can narrow my project down for a more accurate result, sorry to all for not posting anything on my blog for a while, everything is all on paper at the moment, however i have been following everyone elses blogs, and have filled out some great surveys.
i have so much planning done now it's jus formating it all into proposal form! as i have changed my "thesis" more than once ive had to do alot more research and "reading" (and we all know how long that takes in my case)however slowly but surly getting there, wish me luck guys!
OH AND WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE MICHELLE WALLBANKS FOR ALL THE TIME AND EFFORT IN HELPING ME SEE THIS PROJECT IN A CLEARER LIGHT! NOW I KNOW I CAN DO IT! THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOU HELP (",)
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
New Module!!!
Hello Blog Buddies!!!
Hmmm what can i say about his new Module??? It still has not quite sunk in what it is im actually meant to be doing!!! but i guess it will all become much clearer when i pic up tho BOOKS and READ! also need to go back through the handbook and HIGHLIGHT and ANNOTATE important areas... so HOPFULLY when i have done that i can post again and be accurate, i WILL know WHAT I'M DOING!!!
Until then good luck people (",)
Hmmm what can i say about his new Module??? It still has not quite sunk in what it is im actually meant to be doing!!! but i guess it will all become much clearer when i pic up tho BOOKS and READ! also need to go back through the handbook and HIGHLIGHT and ANNOTATE important areas... so HOPFULLY when i have done that i can post again and be accurate, i WILL know WHAT I'M DOING!!!
Until then good luck people (",)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Creative and Digital Media Apprenticeships
This is for anyone who is Intrested! or knows of any young people that would be intrested in taking part, in this creative event!!!
Music4Good is proud to announce a brand new creative apprenticeship in creative and digital media for 2010. The Livity Apprenticeships are offering opportunities in TV, film, radio, games, and digital sectors (communication, technology, design etc).
So……Are you interested in social media? Would like to shoot your own film or TV series? Do you live on You Tube and know how to create video, music and images to share with your friends?
Well, we’re now accepting applications for the next round of Creative and Digital Media apprenticeships, starting in April 2010.
There is a short window of opportunity of four weeks starting today (11th Jan 2010), and once we have enough suitable candidates the window will close. So urgency is encouraged.
The criteria:
• 18-24 years-old
• Non-graduate
• Preferably not in education, employment or training
• Able to work a full time, 9 month apprenticeships from April 2010
• Positive, outgoing attitude with good communication skills
• A demonstratable passion for digital and creative media (TV, film, online, games, animation)
• A knowledge of any of the above sectors is an advantage
• Living in or able to commute to London, UK
The Livity Apprenticeships provides ACCREDITED, MANAGED and PAID apprenticeship at established Creative and Digital companies in London. Successful candidates will secure an apprenticeship working in TV or film production, digital communications, advertising, mobile technology, social networking, digital design etc.
It is important to note that there are NO acting opportunities within the apprenticeship.
FOR FUTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Sharina Taylor
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Music4Good is proud to announce a brand new creative apprenticeship in creative and digital media for 2010. The Livity Apprenticeships are offering opportunities in TV, film, radio, games, and digital sectors (communication, technology, design etc).
So……Are you interested in social media? Would like to shoot your own film or TV series? Do you live on You Tube and know how to create video, music and images to share with your friends?
Well, we’re now accepting applications for the next round of Creative and Digital Media apprenticeships, starting in April 2010.
There is a short window of opportunity of four weeks starting today (11th Jan 2010), and once we have enough suitable candidates the window will close. So urgency is encouraged.
The criteria:
• 18-24 years-old
• Non-graduate
• Preferably not in education, employment or training
• Able to work a full time, 9 month apprenticeships from April 2010
• Positive, outgoing attitude with good communication skills
• A demonstratable passion for digital and creative media (TV, film, online, games, animation)
• A knowledge of any of the above sectors is an advantage
• Living in or able to commute to London, UK
The Livity Apprenticeships provides ACCREDITED, MANAGED and PAID apprenticeship at established Creative and Digital companies in London. Successful candidates will secure an apprenticeship working in TV or film production, digital communications, advertising, mobile technology, social networking, digital design etc.
It is important to note that there are NO acting opportunities within the apprenticeship.
FOR FUTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Sharina Taylor
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BIG THANK YOU!
Hey blog buddies,
I just wanted to say thank you very much for all your comments and support without you guys i don't think i would have got my work handed in on time... Hopfuly fingers crossed im on the right track with all my work!!!
I'd also like to say a BIG BIG BIG MASSIVE thanks to MICHELLE WALLBANKS & PAULA NOTTINGHAM, you made the path clearer for me which kind of made it a little easier to understand to thank you very very much! x
I just wanted to say thank you very much for all your comments and support without you guys i don't think i would have got my work handed in on time... Hopfuly fingers crossed im on the right track with all my work!!!
I'd also like to say a BIG BIG BIG MASSIVE thanks to MICHELLE WALLBANKS & PAULA NOTTINGHAM, you made the path clearer for me which kind of made it a little easier to understand to thank you very very much! x
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Writing Style 3
Positive Youth Development through School Project: A School-Based Intervention
Developing drama programs to facilitate positive youth development is especially important in communities experiencing social exclusion to allow youth’s the opportunity to develop life skills in preparation for adulthood. Positive youth development is a broad notion that “includes the development of diverse competencies that can help a young person in sport, in their current life and/or in their future” (Gould & Carson, 2008, p. 59). Many studies have shown that sport, drama and dance experiences are an ideal setting to promote positive youth development as they can result in better educational attainments; communication with family and peers and risk avoidance (Conroy & Coatsworth, 2006; Carruthers, 2006). Sport experiences also foster social success, positive peer relationships and life skills such as leadership, teamwork and goal setting (Fraser-Thomas, Cote & Deakin, 2005; Danish, Forneris & Wallace, 2005).
Youth culture involves social phenomena such as music, clothing, hair styles, films and magazines. Early conceptualisations of youth culture tended to focus on young people as a problem group within society. Subsequently, the concept of subculture, which refers to groups within broader culture that maintains some type of distinctive behaviours, values, goals, was initially associated with delinquent or deviant youth. As Blackman (2005) writes, ‘one interesting aspects of subcultures are the way in which they contrast with the dominant norms and values of society (p.2) (Girginov, V, 2008). These programs are directed at socially excluded or disadvantaged youths to re- engage them in school, improve attendance rates and develop life skills.
The aims of teaching youths at risk are to increase inclusion, develop life skills and to improve attitude and commitment to education. In order to achieve these aims specific outcomes will be set. Intended outcomes are for selected students approximately for 15- 20 youths, these programmes normally last for twenty five hours each week over a period of twelve weeks.
As I have been researching youths at risk and what Become A Star does for young teenagers I think that there needs to be more government funding for projects like this, I agree that these particular projects rehabilitate youths in a good way and gives them an understanding of what it means to take responsibility of themselves and others around them. These schemes serve a lot of purpose, value and relevance and the teaching strategies that are put into place are just what the youths need to make sure they are progressing and getting the help that they seek. I would like to get more involved and work with young people in the community teaching them how to express their emotions through drama, dance & sport as I know it will give them a well deserved chance to be the best that they can be in our society. These projects with the right funding and government support can be very effective and successful. I feel that these schemes need to be put into more communities. The youth of today are always being undermined and portrayed in a bad light, society needs to have more faith in the youth and people need to try and understand that the youth is the future. It is essential that we enable young people to see themselves as participants in one of the most exciting eras in history, and to have a sense of purpose in relation to it (Nelson, Rockefeller, 2009) (Katz, N, 2005).
Developing drama programs to facilitate positive youth development is especially important in communities experiencing social exclusion to allow youth’s the opportunity to develop life skills in preparation for adulthood. Positive youth development is a broad notion that “includes the development of diverse competencies that can help a young person in sport, in their current life and/or in their future” (Gould & Carson, 2008, p. 59). Many studies have shown that sport, drama and dance experiences are an ideal setting to promote positive youth development as they can result in better educational attainments; communication with family and peers and risk avoidance (Conroy & Coatsworth, 2006; Carruthers, 2006). Sport experiences also foster social success, positive peer relationships and life skills such as leadership, teamwork and goal setting (Fraser-Thomas, Cote & Deakin, 2005; Danish, Forneris & Wallace, 2005).
Youth culture involves social phenomena such as music, clothing, hair styles, films and magazines. Early conceptualisations of youth culture tended to focus on young people as a problem group within society. Subsequently, the concept of subculture, which refers to groups within broader culture that maintains some type of distinctive behaviours, values, goals, was initially associated with delinquent or deviant youth. As Blackman (2005) writes, ‘one interesting aspects of subcultures are the way in which they contrast with the dominant norms and values of society (p.2) (Girginov, V, 2008). These programs are directed at socially excluded or disadvantaged youths to re- engage them in school, improve attendance rates and develop life skills.
The aims of teaching youths at risk are to increase inclusion, develop life skills and to improve attitude and commitment to education. In order to achieve these aims specific outcomes will be set. Intended outcomes are for selected students approximately for 15- 20 youths, these programmes normally last for twenty five hours each week over a period of twelve weeks.
As I have been researching youths at risk and what Become A Star does for young teenagers I think that there needs to be more government funding for projects like this, I agree that these particular projects rehabilitate youths in a good way and gives them an understanding of what it means to take responsibility of themselves and others around them. These schemes serve a lot of purpose, value and relevance and the teaching strategies that are put into place are just what the youths need to make sure they are progressing and getting the help that they seek. I would like to get more involved and work with young people in the community teaching them how to express their emotions through drama, dance & sport as I know it will give them a well deserved chance to be the best that they can be in our society. These projects with the right funding and government support can be very effective and successful. I feel that these schemes need to be put into more communities. The youth of today are always being undermined and portrayed in a bad light, society needs to have more faith in the youth and people need to try and understand that the youth is the future. It is essential that we enable young people to see themselves as participants in one of the most exciting eras in history, and to have a sense of purpose in relation to it (Nelson, Rockefeller, 2009) (Katz, N, 2005).
Monday, December 14, 2009
Writing Style 2 Draft2
Are you aged between 13-19?
Interested in Drama? Being Creative? Having fun?
Become a star is a new upcoming project, funded by Arts Council England, to give you that fresh start to life, set up in order to help young people who are going through the rehabilitation process as a result of social exclusion, such exclusion may included ex convicted criminals, young people suffering trauma such as rape, bullying or domestic violence. Through drama BAS aims to install values missing within the individuals, creating social stability for young people to move on in a positive way giving them the confidents and gateway into many future opportunities.
We are a company that firmly believe that at such a young age life is just beginning for young people regardless of their background or life history, as a team we look to help young people get and create a positive start again in life, in exciting thrilling new ways using drama.
This gives young people the opportunity to experience working as a team to put on a quality performance, in one of the best local theatres seating 140 people, experiencing the great feeling of being on a stage with a live paying audience watching. BAS will stimulate young people’s minds to help the build up there confidence and character, for getting a healthy start to life. BAS are looking for hard working dedicated people- IS THAT YOU???, we strive for new confident young people with lots of energy, ambition, and most of all the passion to want to make a difference and for many this could be a start to a wonderful, successful career.
So if you think your up for having a laugh and being involved in all the creativity BAS has to offer come and join us get yourself down to the Arts Depot and guess what? YES! It’s absolutely FREE!
Monday’s & Thursday’s 5.00pm- 7.00pm
Refreshments and snacks will be provided!
COME DRESSED COMFORTABLY!!!
5 Nether Street
Arts Depot
North Finchley
Tally Ho Corner
N12 OGA
Writing Style 1 Draft2
Become a Star will collaborate with the local youth offending service team to create an intensive project that aims to re- engage and inspire young people through the medium of drama.
The young people will be aged 13-19 years of age they will be “NEET” meaning Not in Education, Employment or Training.
Become a Star will work with all out participants over the course of three months, out of the project will be a two day performance, which will be the very own work of all the young people who attended, allowing them to perform at Arts Depots intimate studio theatre before friends and family and our special guests who will also receive an invite.
‘BAS’ feel like working together as a professional company will have a positive effect on the young people life skills, such as the importants of being on time when working as a collective team, being focused, having determination to be creative, trust other people they’re working with as it may well be the first time meeting each other, and hopefully by performing they will defiantly be able to collaborate and celebrate their hard working achievements.
‘BAS’ have previously carried out a similar project last year called ignition which was a great success, we had 18 young people who participated and enjoyed themselves immensely, out of this project they young people performed in front of an audience of 70 people, this performance was filmed later edited and turned into a DVD for the young people to keep a copy of their good hard work.
BAS interviewed six young people during the rehearsal process and after the final production performance; here are some of the positive comments feedback to us from the young people who took part in this project.
“I feel proud I was able to take part in this project it has made me a stronger person.”
Claire- Louise Peters
“I felt silly an uncomfortable at first, then when you get to know everyone its great fun; I would defiantly do it again and recommend it to people.”
Emma Walton
“BAS have been great they all made us feel like we were worth something and didn’t give up on us like most people would, I enjoyed every bit of the performance and would give anything to perform it one more time.”
Chris Browne
“BAS have taught me not to give up! If you keep at something you will see the success and feel a great sense of achievement at the end.”
Jimmy Browne
To hear all these comments from the young people and to see their creative abilities shine through, and to see them engaging with the activities require but most importantly having fun and enjoying themselves and to see their positive attitudes grow makes BAS more determined to continue with these projects in the future.
The young people will be aged 13-19 years of age they will be “NEET” meaning Not in Education, Employment or Training.
Become a Star will work with all out participants over the course of three months, out of the project will be a two day performance, which will be the very own work of all the young people who attended, allowing them to perform at Arts Depots intimate studio theatre before friends and family and our special guests who will also receive an invite.
‘BAS’ feel like working together as a professional company will have a positive effect on the young people life skills, such as the importants of being on time when working as a collective team, being focused, having determination to be creative, trust other people they’re working with as it may well be the first time meeting each other, and hopefully by performing they will defiantly be able to collaborate and celebrate their hard working achievements.
‘BAS’ have previously carried out a similar project last year called ignition which was a great success, we had 18 young people who participated and enjoyed themselves immensely, out of this project they young people performed in front of an audience of 70 people, this performance was filmed later edited and turned into a DVD for the young people to keep a copy of their good hard work.
BAS interviewed six young people during the rehearsal process and after the final production performance; here are some of the positive comments feedback to us from the young people who took part in this project.
“I feel proud I was able to take part in this project it has made me a stronger person.”
Claire- Louise Peters
“I felt silly an uncomfortable at first, then when you get to know everyone its great fun; I would defiantly do it again and recommend it to people.”
Emma Walton
“BAS have been great they all made us feel like we were worth something and didn’t give up on us like most people would, I enjoyed every bit of the performance and would give anything to perform it one more time.”
Chris Browne
“BAS have taught me not to give up! If you keep at something you will see the success and feel a great sense of achievement at the end.”
Jimmy Browne
To hear all these comments from the young people and to see their creative abilities shine through, and to see them engaging with the activities require but most importantly having fun and enjoying themselves and to see their positive attitudes grow makes BAS more determined to continue with these projects in the future.
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