'RICHER LIVES' explore Arts Award
The Langholm Academy ‘Richer Lives’ Explore Arts Award was extremely successful in meeting it’s aims and objectives -
The cohort of 10 S1-S3 students took part in several artist-led ‘active learning’ activities including model-making, film-making, illustration and realism photography before creating a piece of self-initiated work. Supported by their adviser, the group then designed, marketed and curated a public exhibition and opening night event, which was extremely well attended with a speech by council leader Elaine Murray.
Feedback from students included:
‘I am proud of how far I have come’
‘We learned about different kinds of poverty and its effects’
‘I am proud that I went to arts award every week and had something to show for it at the end’
‘We had a lot of freedom and got to be very creative’
‘I improved my drawing and art in general’
‘I learned that art and education can be an escape from poverty’
‘I normally stick to what I know so I’m proud of trying different things’
‘I got better at drawing'
Many thanks to our project sponsors - the arts award's main funder was The Bowman Little Trust with moderation costs covered by Langholm Initiative. Extra thanks to Langholm Academy, particularly the school's art teacher Adam German, whose support has been invaluable.
- To improve the confidence of young people in creative activities
- To increase the number of arts-related qualifications by young people
- To improve access to the arts, culture and the creative sector
- To carve out clearer pathways into creative training and employment
- To enhance and add value to the school curriculum
The cohort of 10 S1-S3 students took part in several artist-led ‘active learning’ activities including model-making, film-making, illustration and realism photography before creating a piece of self-initiated work. Supported by their adviser, the group then designed, marketed and curated a public exhibition and opening night event, which was extremely well attended with a speech by council leader Elaine Murray.
Feedback from students included:
‘I am proud of how far I have come’
‘We learned about different kinds of poverty and its effects’
‘I am proud that I went to arts award every week and had something to show for it at the end’
‘We had a lot of freedom and got to be very creative’
‘I improved my drawing and art in general’
‘I learned that art and education can be an escape from poverty’
‘I normally stick to what I know so I’m proud of trying different things’
‘I got better at drawing'
Many thanks to our project sponsors - the arts award's main funder was The Bowman Little Trust with moderation costs covered by Langholm Initiative. Extra thanks to Langholm Academy, particularly the school's art teacher Adam German, whose support has been invaluable.
Part A - Activity 1: SIAN YESHE, FILM-MAKING
Local emerging film-based artist Sian Yeshe visited the group. Sian gave presentation of her previous work, explaining her influences which included a short film about UKs underground hip hop scene and it's links with community/deprivation. Students then made short clips using mobile phone cameras.
Local emerging film-based artist Sian Yeshe visited the group. Sian gave presentation of her previous work, explaining her influences which included a short film about UKs underground hip hop scene and it's links with community/deprivation. Students then made short clips using mobile phone cameras.
Part A - Activity 2: FILM NIGHT
The class watched 'Living on One Dollar' documentary which focuses on a small group of economics students who decided to try to live on the same budget as people living in rural Guatemala. They filmed their progress as they attempted to make ends meet, meeting villagers who try various ways of finding their way out of poverty eg education and enterprise. The group made a written response to this session.
The class watched 'Living on One Dollar' documentary which focuses on a small group of economics students who decided to try to live on the same budget as people living in rural Guatemala. They filmed their progress as they attempted to make ends meet, meeting villagers who try various ways of finding their way out of poverty eg education and enterprise. The group made a written response to this session.
Movie Night - Class watching 'Living on One Dollar' documentary
Part A - Activity 3: REALISM PHOTOGRAPHY
Led by Frank Hayes and Jamie Thomson from 'For Enjoyment' CIC (a Dumfries-based creative initiative), the group looked briefly at examples of iconic portraits which depict the human/emotional side of poverty & deprivation. Focusing on b&w photography, FE's course leaders Frank and Jamie led a practical workshop in the area around the school, encouraging the group to take 'realism' shots of each other than portrait human vulnerability and emotion - using composition, angles and expression/body language to convey feeling.
Led by Frank Hayes and Jamie Thomson from 'For Enjoyment' CIC (a Dumfries-based creative initiative), the group looked briefly at examples of iconic portraits which depict the human/emotional side of poverty & deprivation. Focusing on b&w photography, FE's course leaders Frank and Jamie led a practical workshop in the area around the school, encouraging the group to take 'realism' shots of each other than portrait human vulnerability and emotion - using composition, angles and expression/body language to convey feeling.
Behind the scenes shots:
Part B - Artist 1: DWAYNE BELL, ILLUSTRATION
Creative Education presentation, University of Cumbria. Students found out about the Graphics & Illustration course, looking at types of projects students work on and the kind of jobs/employment opportunities it could lead to. Dwayne Bell Illustration workshop www.dwayne-bell.com - (course leader at Uni of Cumbria) showed the group his own work, particularly his sketchbooks, which he draws in every day. The class participated in a sketch-based activity, making photocopy portraits of each other with pen and coloured paper collage.
Creative Education presentation, University of Cumbria. Students found out about the Graphics & Illustration course, looking at types of projects students work on and the kind of jobs/employment opportunities it could lead to. Dwayne Bell Illustration workshop www.dwayne-bell.com - (course leader at Uni of Cumbria) showed the group his own work, particularly his sketchbooks, which he draws in every day. The class participated in a sketch-based activity, making photocopy portraits of each other with pen and coloured paper collage.
Part B - Artist 2: EMILY TOUGH, 3D CHARACTER DESIGN
Visit from mixed media artist/illustrator Emily Tough - the class were given a presentation outlining Emily's background and creative practice. Following this, Emily led the group in a practical session where, using the same materials as Emily, they created then photographed their own 3d puppet characters.
Visit from mixed media artist/illustrator Emily Tough - the class were given a presentation outlining Emily's background and creative practice. Following this, Emily led the group in a practical session where, using the same materials as Emily, they created then photographed their own 3d puppet characters.
Part B - Arts Organisation: OUTPOST ARTS
During a participatory session, local arts organisation OutPost Arts made a short presentation about their background and main aims. The group then took part in an interactive session where they took on the role of an arts organisation, making funding and project planning decisions.
During a participatory session, local arts organisation OutPost Arts made a short presentation about their background and main aims. The group then took part in an interactive session where they took on the role of an arts organisation, making funding and project planning decisions.
Part B - Artist 3: LUCY MACLEOD, FASHION PORTRAITURE
Lucy MacLeod introduced the group to her original work and the techniques/arts materials she uses on a regular basis. Students looked through her portfolio of chalk/charcoal and ink drawings, then, selecting one as inspiration, experimented with achieving similar results. The group focused on creating different textures and line-work with charcoal then used a brush and water to create ink wash effects.
Lucy MacLeod introduced the group to her original work and the techniques/arts materials she uses on a regular basis. Students looked through her portfolio of chalk/charcoal and ink drawings, then, selecting one as inspiration, experimented with achieving similar results. The group focused on creating different textures and line-work with charcoal then used a brush and water to create ink wash effects.
Part C - Create: CREATION OF OWN WORK
The group worked independently to create a final piece of work inspired by either one of the activities that had already taken place in Parts A & B or by a self-initiated activity. The final creations included: dance, videos, a comic strip, drawings, illustration and collage.
The group worked independently to create a final piece of work inspired by either one of the activities that had already taken place in Parts A & B or by a self-initiated activity. The final creations included: dance, videos, a comic strip, drawings, illustration and collage.
Part D - Presentation: PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Led by their adviser, the group designed an exhibition flyer and invitation to publicise a public exhibition of their work and arts award journey on Langholm's High Street. The windows were decorated by the group to create eye catching signage and they worked together to curate the exhibition layout. The show launched at a private opening for family, friends and special guests. Dumfries & Galloway council leader Elaine Murray also made a short speech recognising the social issues raised during the arts award and congratulating the group for their hard work.
Led by their adviser, the group designed an exhibition flyer and invitation to publicise a public exhibition of their work and arts award journey on Langholm's High Street. The windows were decorated by the group to create eye catching signage and they worked together to curate the exhibition layout. The show launched at a private opening for family, friends and special guests. Dumfries & Galloway council leader Elaine Murray also made a short speech recognising the social issues raised during the arts award and congratulating the group for their hard work.
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