What we have been doing recently...
Children's film nominated for BBC Big Screen Awards
The Pavilion in the Past film that children from Westfield Technology College & St Andrews Primary School made in collaboration with digital-works has been nominated for the BBC Big Screen Awards.
Mark Kermode, who judged the nominated films said, "Pavilion in the Past is a charming, affectionate evocation of Weymouth Pavilion, evoking its changing fortunes. Interviews are intercut with evocative photographs to very moving effect. Eye witness accounts of the fire which destroyed the pavilion, and memories of the bands and comedians who worked there are wonderfully captured."
Only three films from across Dorset and Hampshire have been put forward for this award. Karen Bidwell, Inclusion Co-ordinator at Westfield, said, "We are all very excited about being nominated for an award. We are grateful to the LHI for funding this project and for Joe's hard work and enthusiasm. All the pupils involved enjoyed the experience and learnt lots of new skills."
Children, working with digital-works artist Joe Stevens, interviewed many local people on their memories of the Pavilion and the old Ritz. They took a year to produce this film and in the process learnt many new skills including filmmaking techniques. Joe paid tribute to everyone who took part: "this shows the outstanding documentary film work that the children have produced. They have been brilliant. It has been great fun working with both Westfield Technology College and St Andrews schools."
To see the film and more information about this award visit: Big Screen
To find out more about this project see Pavilion Past
The Pavilion in the Past film that children from Westfield Technology College & St Andrews Primary School made in collaboration with digital-works has been nominated for the BBC Big Screen Awards.Mark Kermode, who judged the nominated films said, "Pavilion in the Past is a charming, affectionate evocation of Weymouth Pavilion, evoking its changing fortunes. Interviews are intercut with evocative photographs to very moving effect. Eye witness accounts of the fire which destroyed the pavilion, and memories of the bands and comedians who worked there are wonderfully captured."
Only three films from across Dorset and Hampshire have been put forward for this award. Karen Bidwell, Inclusion Co-ordinator at Westfield, said, "We are all very excited about being nominated for an award. We are grateful to the LHI for funding this project and for Joe's hard work and enthusiasm. All the pupils involved enjoyed the experience and learnt lots of new skills."
Children, working with digital-works artist Joe Stevens, interviewed many local people on their memories of the Pavilion and the old Ritz. They took a year to produce this film and in the process learnt many new skills including filmmaking techniques. Joe paid tribute to everyone who took part: "this shows the outstanding documentary film work that the children have produced. They have been brilliant. It has been great fun working with both Westfield Technology College and St Andrews schools."
To see the film and more information about this award visit: Big Screen
To find out more about this project see Pavilion Past
'Beautiful' Photography Project
digital:works artist Joe Stevens has been working with residents of Old Town, Poole and Parkstone to document their lives through photography. The 'Beautiful' project has enabled the group to create a series of images that reflect the extraordinary through to the everyday and beautiful elements of their lives. This has resulted in a stimulating body of photographic work, which was exhibited in a number of places around Dorset.
digital:works artist Joe Stevens has been working with residents of Old Town, Poole and Parkstone to document their lives through photography. The 'Beautiful' project has enabled the group to create a series of images that reflect the extraordinary through to the everyday and beautiful elements of their lives. This has resulted in a stimulating body of photographic work, which was exhibited in a number of places around Dorset.Pavilion Past Film Project
We worked with young people, volunteers and teachers from Westfield Technology College and St Andrew's School in Weymouth on the Pavilion Past Project. We partnered with Dorset History Centre to help the children understand history through a contemporary issue. The children learnt research skills, which they later used to explore the history of the Pavilion. We built links with older community groups and filmed interviews with local people to record their memories and experiences of the theatre. Our findings were put together on a website, on which we created a blog for the children to update. The interviews were compiled into a short film that we presented to over 240 people in the Pavilion Theatre, alongside an exhibition of photographs and a timeline of the theatre's history.
Nerys Watts, South West Regional Manager for the Heritage Lottery Fund said "This is yet another example of what the younger generation can achieve given the opportunity, and how the exploration of their heritage has enabled these young people to develop a greater sense of identity, and an appreciation of the diversity and breadth of their heritage, which they are sharing with a wider audience."
See the website for more details.
We worked with young people, volunteers and teachers from Westfield Technology College and St Andrew's School in Weymouth on the Pavilion Past Project. We partnered with Dorset History Centre to help the children understand history through a contemporary issue. The children learnt research skills, which they later used to explore the history of the Pavilion. We built links with older community groups and filmed interviews with local people to record their memories and experiences of the theatre. Our findings were put together on a website, on which we created a blog for the children to update. The interviews were compiled into a short film that we presented to over 240 people in the Pavilion Theatre, alongside an exhibition of photographs and a timeline of the theatre's history.Nerys Watts, South West Regional Manager for the Heritage Lottery Fund said "This is yet another example of what the younger generation can achieve given the opportunity, and how the exploration of their heritage has enabled these young people to develop a greater sense of identity, and an appreciation of the diversity and breadth of their heritage, which they are sharing with a wider audience."
See the website for more details.
Young People's training workshops
We continue to provide training in digital video, podcasting and animation. Recent projects at the BBC include work with children and young people with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities. A recent project with Islington Green School and Richard Cloudesley School led to the following enthusiastic response:
Just to say thank so much for two great days at the BBC. The IGS students really enjoyed the whole experience very much indeed; they loved the fun element of going out and about the building and doing their interviews; but they were particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity of developing their video creation and editing skills. The students were unanimous in their praise and enthusiasm for the workshop leaders.
Tiarnan Ocleirigh
We continue to provide training in digital video, podcasting and animation. Recent projects at the BBC include work with children and young people with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities. A recent project with Islington Green School and Richard Cloudesley School led to the following enthusiastic response:
Just to say thank so much for two great days at the BBC. The IGS students really enjoyed the whole experience very much indeed; they loved the fun element of going out and about the building and doing their interviews; but they were particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity of developing their video creation and editing skills. The students were unanimous in their praise and enthusiasm for the workshop leaders.
Tiarnan Ocleirigh Slavery Film, Pack and Website
We have used illustrations, animation, stills and audio to create a film about slavery for teachers to use in the classroom. Teachers have found the film to make otherwise dry information much more appealing to young people and aids discussion and learning. The film is part of a printed educational resource pack which is available on an accompanying website.
We have used illustrations, animation, stills and audio to create a film about slavery for teachers to use in the classroom. Teachers have found the film to make otherwise dry information much more appealing to young people and aids discussion and learning. The film is part of a printed educational resource pack which is available on an accompanying website.Bubblycrew bluescreen/animation Project
We have worked on a project with Hammersmith & Fulham Young Carers using animation and blue screen technologies. The children had fun coming up with outlandish ideas which these technologies, when combined, allowed them to achieve.
You can see some of the results of their work on the Bubblycrew Website.
We have worked on a project with Hammersmith & Fulham Young Carers using animation and blue screen technologies. The children had fun coming up with outlandish ideas which these technologies, when combined, allowed them to achieve.You can see some of the results of their work on the Bubblycrew Website.
Camden Children's Fund Film
We have edited a film for Camden Children's Fund to highlight their work with children and young people over the last 6 years. The film shows how Camden Children's Fund was set up in 2001 as part of the government's strategy to tackle child poverty and social exclusion for children aged 5-13 and their families. It also highlights much of the children's work.
We have edited a film for Camden Children's Fund to highlight their work with children and young people over the last 6 years. The film shows how Camden Children's Fund was set up in 2001 as part of the government's strategy to tackle child poverty and social exclusion for children aged 5-13 and their families. It also highlights much of the children's work.
Roundhouse/Camden Banners Project
Camden Council and the Roundhouse asked us to work with Haverstock School students to use photography and digital art to create street banners to be placed in the Camden Town/Kentish Town area. The theme was Found Patterns. Each group of young people learnt some photography and photoshop skills to create banners depicting the Camden environment using just their photos of found patterns.
Camden Council and the Roundhouse asked us to work with Haverstock School students to use photography and digital art to create street banners to be placed in the Camden Town/Kentish Town area. The theme was Found Patterns. Each group of young people learnt some photography and photoshop skills to create banners depicting the Camden environment using just their photos of found patterns.Camden Environmental Education Network
CEEN put on a consultation day for young people at The Roundhouse to find out what were the main environmental concerns for young people and what would engage them in environmental action. We filmed the event, conducted interviews with stall holders and vox pops with the young people. The footage has been edited to show what happened on the day and to get a record of the young people's views.
Over to You
For the third year running we have been working for the BBC on their Over to You project, which trains teachers and BBC staff to work with young people to create short films based on the curriculum and incorporating footage from the BBC's Creative Archive.
We have also been helping teachers with their BBC School Report projects.
For the third year running we have been working for the BBC on their Over to You project, which trains teachers and BBC staff to work with young people to create short films based on the curriculum and incorporating footage from the BBC's Creative Archive.We have also been helping teachers with their BBC School Report projects.
Surrealism Animations
We have worked with three different Year 10 Art classes at La Sainte Union School to create animated films for their GCSEs. The project has built on last year's successful effort.
Thanks are due to Patrick Vale for helping to cover this project.
You can see this year's films on the school's website. Metamorphosis, Red riding hood and There was an old lady are the products from the project.
We have worked with three different Year 10 Art classes at La Sainte Union School to create animated films for their GCSEs. The project has built on last year's successful effort.Thanks are due to Patrick Vale for helping to cover this project.
You can see this year's films on the school's website. Metamorphosis, Red riding hood and There was an old lady are the products from the project.
Brick Lane
We have completed an animated film for the Faiths United Project entitled 'Brick Lane'. Young people and adults from the Brick Lane area of Tower Hamlets were involved in interviewing people over the summer about their faith and religion. The participants also created drawings of the characters that we animated. We used filmed footage of Brick Lane as backgrounds for the animated film.
The finished film was screened at Rich Mix in November '06 and will be sent to schools throughout Tower Hamlets with teacher's notes and worksheets to be used in the classroom.
You can see the finished version and a write up on the BBC London web site.
We have completed an animated film for the Faiths United Project entitled 'Brick Lane'. Young people and adults from the Brick Lane area of Tower Hamlets were involved in interviewing people over the summer about their faith and religion. The participants also created drawings of the characters that we animated. We used filmed footage of Brick Lane as backgrounds for the animated film.The finished film was screened at Rich Mix in November '06 and will be sent to schools throughout Tower Hamlets with teacher's notes and worksheets to be used in the classroom.
You can see the finished version and a write up on the BBC London web site.
Young People's Health Services
We worked with a group of disabled young people from Hammersmith & Fulham Action on Disability (HAFAD) on a film looking at accessing services for young people. This was part of a young people's project run by Hammersmith & Fulham Urban Studies Centre to get young people to participate in the development of new health facilities in the White City area of west London.
By looking at how easy or difficult it was to access current health services, the young people were able to make recommendations as to how newly developed services should be organised.
You can see some of their final video here.
We worked with a group of disabled young people from Hammersmith & Fulham Action on Disability (HAFAD) on a film looking at accessing services for young people. This was part of a young people's project run by Hammersmith & Fulham Urban Studies Centre to get young people to participate in the development of new health facilities in the White City area of west London.By looking at how easy or difficult it was to access current health services, the young people were able to make recommendations as to how newly developed services should be organised.
You can see some of their final video here.
Young Homeless People
We produced a ten-minute documentary with clients of the Kipper Project, a project for homeless young people in the east end of London. The young people developed their film with us to show the progress made through the project from a new arrival to someone receiving an offer of permanent accommodation.
As well as concentrating on three main characters the film is interspersed with vox pop from the clients talking about their first day at Kipper and where they expect to be in 5 years time.
We produced a ten-minute documentary with clients of the Kipper Project, a project for homeless young people in the east end of London. The young people developed their film with us to show the progress made through the project from a new arrival to someone receiving an offer of permanent accommodation.As well as concentrating on three main characters the film is interspersed with vox pop from the clients talking about their first day at Kipper and where they expect to be in 5 years time.