ERCCREATIVEARTS

My journey to ERC…

15 years teaching Visual Art, Film & TV, Photography, Digital Imaging and Computing Studies 10 Years in the Commercial Art Gallery business

Gallery Days

Sculpture Park

Artists

THE PRESENT A rich tradition of achievement in Creative Arts VISUAL ARTDRAMAMUSIC

OUR TEACHERS Creative Arts Teachers: Lesley Sykes: Visual Art Simon Tognetti: Visual Art & Music Monica Ristevski: Visual Art Mario Bonaccorso: Music Greg Haybittle: Music Alison Aungles: Music Stephen Bannister: Drama Chris Borg: newbie, Visual Art & Visual Design

OUR COURSES

Stage 4 Year 7: Music & Visual Art, 4 periods per cycle Year 8: Music & Visual Art, 3 periods per cycle Stage 5 Year 9: Elective Music, Visual Art, 8 p/cycle Year 10: Elective Music, Visual Design, 8 p/cycle

OUR COURSES Stage 6 Year 11: Music, Visual Art, Drama 9 p/cycle Year 12: Music & Visual Art, 9 p/cycle

OUR COURSES Goals: Expanding our course offering in 2015 Introduce the Photography, Video & Digital Imaging course into Stage 5. Focus on building Drama back to the position of strength it has enjoyed for many years

OUR OBJECTIVES Create authentic ‘real world’ experiences for our students Creative Arts vs Creative Industries – creativity with a real world application Find ways to engage every student that comes into our classes, exploring their unique talents and abilities Develop Product, Process and Person

CONNECTING WITH THE TOUCHSTONES

The Creative Arts provide unique opportunities for students to respond to their world through the study and production of music, works of art and performance. The students draw on the touchstones of Liberating Education, Inclusive Community, Gospel Spirituality and Justice & Solidarity as a source of ideas and a framework through which they can respond to aspects of their world.

THE OPPORTUNITY

To build on strengths and traditions

THE OPPORTUNITY To build on strengths and traditions To create a contemporary KLA

THE OPPORTUNITY To build on strengths and traditions To create a contemporary KLA To build the profile of Creative Arts

THE OPPORTUNITY To build on strengths and traditions To create a contemporary KLA To build the profile of Creative Arts To expand our subject offerings

THE OPPORTUNITY To build on strengths and traditions To create a contemporary KLA To build the profile of Creative Arts To expand our subject offerings To expand our use of technology & digital media

THE DREAM

That every student will be able to access a ‘paradigm changing’ experience

THE DREAM That every student will be able to access a ‘paradigm changing’ experience To change their view of their creative potential

THE DREAM That every student will be able to access a ‘paradigm changing’ experience To change their view of their creative potential To connect with their world in new and meaningful ways

THE DREAM That every student will be able to access a ‘paradigm changing’ experience To change their view of their creative potential To connect with their world in new and meaningful ways To access the opportunities of their contemporary world

THIS LOOKS LIKE Big Ticket Experiences… Creating websites to connect their product with the world and showcase their talents… Developing a profile in the local community through performances, exhibitions and partnerships

THIS LOOKS LIKE An ERC Window Box Gallery…

As glamorous as this…

As grungy as this…

9 REASONS TO STUDY CREATIVE ARTS SUBJECTS

1. The Internet has created an explosion of opportunity for musicians, digital designers and multimedia artists 2. Performers, musicians and artists can reach a worldwide market at the click of a button 3. High school students can achieve RECOGNITION while studying

4. Those with a wide skill set have an advantage, in any career

5. Studying Visual and Performing Arts improves your performance in other subjects (based on the research of Professor James Catterall) 6. Good marks impress, no matter what! Studying the arts is not a disadvantage! 7. Creative Arts marks are not solely dependent on an exam 8. Coursework teaches you self-discipline

Reason to Study Creative Arts #9…. STUDYING CREATIVE ARTS MAKES YOU HAPPY!