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Chalfonts Community College: art and the art of games
This is always an exciting exhibition – partly because it is an event: prizes are given, students are celebrated, teachers are thanked. The fine art work always has a delightfully creative and idiosyncratic approach to coursework and special studies – … Continue reading
Posted in 6th Form Art, Animation, Creativity, IT
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Astonished again
I remember the awe and wonder inspired by one of the first computers in my art room (30 years ago?) An Apple ll with colour. It replaced an Archimedes and an earlier beige monochrome Apple. For a while we had … Continue reading
Digital Natives Rule OK
My friend Ian showed me these. They are a series of prizewinning student animations from the first film festival at The Coopers School Bicester. They are genuinely excellent – sophisticated, witty and articulate. But the really significant thing is that … Continue reading
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Out of Our Minds, Again
This is really good news. Sir Ken Robinson has republished the seminal report on creativity that he produced in 2001 ‘Out of Our Minds, learning to be creative’. In doing so he has rewritten most of it. Inspiring, witty and … Continue reading
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Darius at Winslow – Take One Picture
It was really interesting to visit Winslow Church of England School to see all the work that had been done last week. The whole school had used a picture by Paulo Veronese to inspire new thinking and ideas. Adults and … Continue reading
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A ‘virtual gallery’ to support art and other things
Last year I was involved in an advisory capacity with a new publication for art and design teachers in Key Stages 1 and 2. I think this is an excellent resource containing programmes of study for each year and covering … Continue reading
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True Stories
A really interesting day. Most of it was spent with the Latvian Minister for Education. She was in the country for a short visit to explore the work of Creative Partnerships. We visited Chalfont’s Community College and Ashmead School in … Continue reading
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Just Playing
>We all talk about creativity and how important it is. But, how often do we really, actively, promote, model and provoke it? How often do we, or students, take risks? How often do we just play? This is just to … Continue reading
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Brit Art at the RCA
I went to the Royal College of Art show this weekend – continuing the theme of visiting student shows. I was particularly interested in animation because of the student animations I had seen earlier in the week. These were indeed … Continue reading
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Garden Feature
> EYFS (Early Years and Foundation Stage) Guidance specifies the absolute importance of outdoor learning and activity “These activities help children in getting stimulation, well-being and happiness, and is the means through which they grow physically, intellectually and emotionally. Outdoor … Continue reading
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