CREATIVE ARTS Head Start Programme

Tuesday 2 & Tuesday 9 June

The Creative Arts Head Start Programme is for all students thinking of studying creative subjects at A Level and beyond. If you are a budding Film Maker, future Architect, Fashion Photographer, Product Designer or the next Pablo Picasso there will be something on offer for you.

Over the course of two days, you can learn from the expertise of the Art, Media & Design Technology teachers to gain an insight into your creative futures. We also welcome those students who haven’t considered creative subjects before – maybe it will unleash the creative in you!

Learn about Semiotics in media, design your own brand, create a soundscape for film, camera hacks and junk creation – a variety of creative sessions including practical and theory. Gain a Head Start on your creative career or just enjoy a creative challenge in lockdown.

Join us for a truly unique experience that will serve as an outstanding differentiator on your university applications, and set you up for your successful creative futures.

HIGHLIGHTS

Your Creative Future

Learn about careers and university options in the creative industries
See the success of Bede’s Alumni including Architecture, Graphic Design, Fine Art, Photography, Prop Design & Computer Game Design
Gain an introduction to creating Portfolios for university applications

The World of Film & Media

Recreate the entire soundscape for a famous scene from a movie. Discover the importance of sound, sound effects, layering of sound and mixing. Perfect for students who are interested in giving their future projects in Media Studies that professional quality
Explore how Advertising work and how we are manipulated through the use of media

Three Dimensional Design, Ceramics & Sculpture

Gain a stronger understanding of the historical and contemporary elements of Ceramics
Students will have the opportunity to experiment with materials to engage with a project that links to the A-Z of Ceramics
Once you have signed up you will receive some clay in the post (International students will be able to use other materials)
Test your problem-solving skills in the Household Junk Challenge

Illustration, Photography & Brand Building

Development your free hand skills – essential for future illustrators and fine artists
Discover inspired camera tricks and tip that will take your images to the next level
Consider and start to discover how to build your own brand identity

TIMETABLE

DAY 1: Tuesday 2 June

8:30

Registration: https://meet.google.com/stm-xydc-xnx

Period 1

Creative Futures: An Introduction to Creative Careers, Universities & Portfolio Presentation https://meet.google.com/vff-vexm-kfr OR
A Brief into to Editing: A breakneck 100 years history of the language of film and TV, with a focus on how montage and continuity editing help to sell the story. Students will need a phone with any basic video editing app. (2 Periods) https://meet.google.com/qbs-epzr-wxu

Period 2

Signs, Symbols & Everday Life: How brands and logos try to sell you stuff https://meet.google.com/gby-debm-uhs OR
Ink Drawing Bootcamp: Develop your freehand skills with Pen and Ink drawings (Part 1 of a 2 Part Course) https://meet.google.com/ais-inrb-zam
A Brief intro to Editing Continued

Period 3

The A-Z of Ceramics: A Two Part Practical Workshop about the historical and contemporary elements of Ceramics. ( 2 Periods) https://meet.google.com/xeh-ajco-ctf OR
Creating Sound for TV/Film: A workshop where you will discover the importance of sound, sound effects, layering of sound and mixing. Students will need any one of the following software packages; Logic Pro, Garage Band, Adobe PP or Final Cut Pro. (2 Periods) https://meet.google.com/uuj-zteu-gtg

Period 4

Designing your Brand Identity: In this practical workshop, we will look at the stages of creating a basic brand identity. https://meet.google.com/uxu-wsri-why OR
Creating Sound for TV/Film Continued OR
The A-Z of Ceramics Continued

DAY 2: Tuesday 9 June

8:30

Registration - https://meet.google.com/stm-xydc-xnx

Period 1

Ink Drawing Bootcamp: Develop your freehand skills with Pen and Ink drawings (Part 2 of a 2 Part Course) https://meet.google.com/ais-inrb-zam OR
Creating Sound for TV/Film: A workshop where you will discover the importance of sound, sound effects, layering of sound and mixing. Students will need any one of the following software packages; Logic Pro, Garage Band, Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. (2 Periods) https://meet.google.com/uuj-zteu-gtg

Period 2

Household Junk Challenge: A challenge where lockdown and design innovation meet https://meet.google.com/dka-otcw-vip OR
Creating Sound for TV/Film continued

Period 3

Photography Workshop: Fun & Simple tricks to make your shots more interesting. (SLR camera an advantage, but is not essential) https://meet.google.com/xsz-fpen-cvi OR
The A-Z of Ceramics: A Two Part Practical Workshop about the historical and contemporary elements of Ceramics. ( 2 Periods) https://meet.google.com/xeh-ajco-ctf OR
A Brief into to Editing: A breakneck 100 years history of the language of film and TV, with a focus on how montage and continuity editing help to sell the story. Students will need a phone with any basic video editing app. (2 Periods) https://meet.google.com/qbs-epzr-wxu

Period 4

Signs, Symbols & Everday Life: How brands and logos try to sell you stuff https://meet.google.com/gby-debm-uhs
A Brief intro to Editing continued OR
The A-Z of Ceramics continued

VENUE & DATES

CREATIVE ARTS HEAD START PROGRAMME

Tuesday 2 & 9 June

You can attend this programme via our online platforms from anywhere in the world. All the content will be delivered in a live, interactive manner and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions of our experienced professionals. All you need is an internet connection; we will send you full details of how to access the programme well in advance.

WHO CAN ATTEND

The Programme is for students preparing to enter the Sixth Form who have the passion and ambition to get a head-start and start boosting their university/college applications & CVs.

You can register your place by clicking “Register Now”.

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