NEW ARTSPLAN TRAINING
July 12th, 2010 | Published in Uncategorized | 1 Comment
19th October 2010, 10 am- 4.15 pm, WAYC, Leamington Spa
This course is suitable for anyone who is looking to consult with young people through engagement in creative participatory activities. There is increasing pressure from national and local government, funders, organisations and young people themselves for organisations involved in youth arts activities to consult effectively. With this in mind, Artsplan has created this course to respond to this growing need and to inspire course participants to undertake meaningful, well structured, planned, engaging and dynamic consultation programmes with young people.
This course has been created as a result of a huge amount of research via ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network) into effective, creative methods of consulting with young people. The evidence gained shows clearly the benefits of creative consultation as a tool for gaining access to young people’s real thoughts, fears, options, hopes and aspirations.
The course has been developed in partnership with a range of organisations across 9 English regions who have submitted case studies demonstrating the creative consultation techniques they have used with young people. All participants will receive the ENYAN ‘Youth Arts Consultation Toolkit’ as well as a wealth of additional course materials.
Using the Arts to Develop Aspiration, Leadership and Potential
16th November 2010, 10 am- 4.15 pm, Netherton Arts Centre, Dudley
This one day course looks to demonstrate how the arts can be used as a mechanism to develop young people’s leadership skills, aspiration and potential. Participation in cultural activities can have a significant impact on young people’s development and can give young people the chance to develop important life skills such as creativity, confidence, self discipline, effective communication and the ability to work in teams. This course makes the case for why we should be investing time and resources into providing creative opportunities for young people that can engage and empower them. Particular focus is given to initiatives, projects and programmes that are aimed at nurturing future cultural leaders.
The course explores how the development of leadership, aspiration and potential can enable a young person to translate their imagination into reality and secure a better future- for themselves and for others. Participants will broaden their understanding of how the arts can help young people to see, experience, reflect in different ways, often providing a gateway to enhanced understanding of themselves and empathy with others.
The course celebrates inspirational examples of young people who have excelled through engagement in youth-led arts projects, continue to achieve and are an inspiration to both the youth and cultural sectors at large.
Rachel Preston
Artsplan Development Manager
July 12th, 2010 at 11:17 pm (#)
Young People, the Arts and Social Inclusion
Artsplan 6-day Accredited Training in Yorkshire
Dear Colleague
Artsplan is delighted to have the 6-day accredited training course ‘Young People the Arts and Social Inclusion’ taking place on in partnership with Kala Sangam in Bradford on the following dates:
16th & 17th September 2010
14th & 15th October 2010
11th & 12th November 2010
All course units run from 10 am- 4.15 pm each day (lunch included). Please find further course details below.
For more information or to book a place on this course please contact the Artsplan Team via: 02380 682535 / artsplan@artswork.org.uk. This is a very popular course so early booking is advised.
For details of all Artsplan courses taking place this year please either download the 2010-2011 Artsplan Programmevia: http://www2.enyan.co.uk/download/152621562, or visit the Artsplan website: http://www.artswork.org.uk/artsplan.
Many thanks
The Artsplan Team
Young People, the Arts and Social Inclusion
6-day Accredited Course
16th and 17th September, 14thand 15th October, 11th and 12th November 2010
Kala Sangam, Bradford
Artsplan, the training and publications arm of Artswork, the national youth arts development agency, is pleased to announce it will be delivering the 6-day accredited course ‘Young People, the Arts and Social Inclusion’ at Kala Sangam in Bradford.
Artsplan is the largest provider of specialist youth arts training courses and publications in the UK, and the in-house training provider of ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network). All Artsplan trainers involved have a wide range of skills, experience and understanding developed whilst working within the Youth Arts sector.
This 6-day course is accredited with Middlesex University. It provides an induction into the benefits of using the arts with socially excluded young people, and the tools, skills and knowledge to needed to run a successful youth arts project within this context. The course is split into 6 units over a total of 30 hours contact with a trainer, with another 90 hours of research and assignment time expected. The course will examine the practical issues involved in using the arts with vulnerable young people, at every stage of project planning and delivery, including child protection, behaviour management, partnership working, marketing and evaluation. All participants will receive relevant Artsplan publication resources as part of the course. Assessment is covered in three ways by a journal from the participant, a written assignment and a discussion on their practice and relevant future plans.
The course an excellent opportunity for those wishing to be involved with using the arts to help socially excluded young people and is also a chance for participants to gain a useful accreditation. The accreditation you will gain will be 20 credits at Level 2, awarded by Middlesex University, demonstrating your level of understanding of this important subject area.
Previous participant Naomi Taylor comments: “I can’t emphasise enough that the course really was fantastic - inspirational and interesting and has left me feeling much more equipped to create the projects that I have been wanting to for ages”.
Prices for each course, which include accreditation, lunch and refreshments, a range of publications and additional training resources range from £320 to £420. If you sign up for free to http://www.enyan.co.uk(The English National Youth Arts Network) you can request 5% off course fees, if you book two or more places with us you can request a further 10% off course fees.
For further details on Artsplan courses or to make a booking, please contact the Artsplan Team t: 023 80682 535, e: artsplan@artswork.org.uk. w: http://www.artswork.org.uk/artsplan
Rachel Preston
Artsplan Development Manager