On Friday the 15th of October a group of people interested in the arts attended a workshop put together by West Yorkshire Playhouse to promote Off Stage work in theatre.
We arrived at The Play House and registered in the foyer and bar area at 9am.
9.30am-10.20am;
We then proceeded to the the quarry theatre for a welcome speech which was very interactive and enjoyable.
9.50 - 10.20;
We began the backstage tour !
Backstage set work: The West Yorkshire Play House is a producing theatre which means every component of the show is created on site by people employed by the theatre.
Costume and props: The designers and seamstress's' are located in the floor above the wardrobe where all the costume wigs and props are created.
10.30-11.00am;
Workshop one was Special effects make-up led by Jules Greenan ( wigs supervisor, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Kim Wray, Programme manager, production arts, Leeds city college). During this workshop we learnt how to create very realistic looking bruises with a few colours and some hard concentration to create extremely believable shiners !
11.10-11.40am;
Workshop two was Writing for theatre led by Jodie Marshall (Playwright). In this workshop We created role plays based around the upcoming Christmas show "Aladdin" which will be running in December. We learnt how to hold an argument and create a story line.
11.40- 12am;
Break - where refreshments we're provided in the foyer/ bar area.
12-12.30am;
Workshop three was a Sound workshop led by Martin Pickersgill (Head of sound, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Richard Lee, programme manager, acting and dance technical theatre, Leeds City College). In this workshop we we're taught the creative process of sound and taught where things are on a soundboard and shown how to mix and put together sounds tracks to coincide with a performance.
12.40-1.10am;
Workshop four was marketing a show led by Joanna Loveday (Audience engagement officer, West Yorkshire playhouse). Within this workshop we learnt about different types of marketing such as pressing, magazines and merchandising.
1.10-1.45am;
Lunch-Brown seated area in bar.
1.45-2.15am;
Workshop five- Scene painting led by Barney George, Designer for "Aladdin" at West Yorkshire Playhouse. In this workshop we created various components to go on the scenes of "Aladdin". such as fruit (market sign) and lamps (lamp shop sign).
2.15-2.40am;
We then took part in a speed date session with the Play House staff to find out more about their work in the playhouse.
2.45-3.15am; Final session in the quarry theatre.
Monday, 1 November 2010
Friday, 29 October 2010
Interview with Jess Farmer on Tuesday 12th October 2010
On Tuesday 12th October Jessica Farmer form West Yorkshire Play House came to discuss the forthcoming workshop - "Off Stage Choices". Jess also kindly answered any queries we had about her job an Educational Officer for the theatre.
Here is the interview with Jessica -
1. How long have you worked at the playhouse ?
I have worked at the playhouse for 4 1/2 years now, previously i worked part at the playhouse part time then progressed to working full hours.
- what is your favourite project you are involved in ?
My favourite project is the National Connection's which is an annual competition which the Play House takes part in every year with our theatre group "First Floor" which is situated within our off site building next to "The Wardrobe" where all our costumes for our shows are made and prepared.
-Are there any upcoming events ?
The National connections are coming up in the next three months and our annual Christmas show will be "Aladdin" this year which we are in the prices of preparing for and promoting.
2. How do you connect with varied audiences?
We now have an arts development scheme which is run with many schools throughout Leeds, we contact schools to give the younger generation a chance to experience all aspects of theatre such as the workshop which you will be attending next week - "Off Stage Choices". We have even tried to connect with people who have learning difficulties my running a night club for people with learning difficulties.
-Do have face book or twitter to help connect with your audience?
We have recently acquired a flickr site for the theatre and we are on twitter so people can keep up to date with whats on at the theatre anywhere they go.
3. What is involved in your creative process when putting a project together?
We begin by assessing what skills we would like to employ into our project and a theme we then have a creative discussion with the senior staffing at the theatre. Then we query schools on whether they would like to take part in the workshop.
-How do you decide what it is going to involve?
We often decide to base workshops around current shows so the workshop goers experience the play in other lights and maybe this will spur them on to come see the shows at the theatre.
4. What began your interest in theatre?
I took part in local amateur dramatics from the age of seven and then went on to complete a performance studies course at college, i have always been interested in theatre.
5. What merchandise do you sell and how does it affect your income?
The West Yorkshire Playhouse is a registered charity so our wages are payed by the council. We sell lots of merchandise during and after big shows for example, Aladdin teddies will go on sale this Christmas.
-How do you promote this?
We promote merchandise with leaflets and programmes. We also have promotive meal deals in our restaurant.
6.What type of play attracts which type of audience?
Typically we have people who will come certain shows, for example Shakespeare attracts mainly schools.
-How do you go about pleasing them ?
We change and put together plays one after another which are very different but will compliment each other. We choose safe options like well known plays and dramas to attract large audiences.
7.How do you know when a project is successful?
We have a range of financial targets which we wish to meet once a show is finished, we will also know if we have been successful in our latest venture if we have been critically acclaimed and had good reviews. We also base success on public feedback and surveys.
8.What opportunities are there in the play house for a promotion?
In my area of work I could go onto strategic planning but i prefer the practicalities of taking part and watching people get something out of the workshops they are taking part it.
- Is there anything you aspire to achieve?
In the future i would like to move onto management.
9. Do you enjoy your job?
Yes, my work is varied- every day is different, from meeting to school visits to office work.
-What does it entail?
My job entails, seeing shows and running backstage tours and other kinds of workshops.
10. What do you think the benefits are of days like offstage choices?
Its an enjoyable encouraging activity packed day which shows the theatre makers of tomorrow whats the theatre could give to them !
I enjoyed talking to Jessica and learning more about the creative side of the day to day job of an enducational officer of an acclaimed theatre.
Here is the interview with Jessica -
1. How long have you worked at the playhouse ?
I have worked at the playhouse for 4 1/2 years now, previously i worked part at the playhouse part time then progressed to working full hours.
- what is your favourite project you are involved in ?
My favourite project is the National Connection's which is an annual competition which the Play House takes part in every year with our theatre group "First Floor" which is situated within our off site building next to "The Wardrobe" where all our costumes for our shows are made and prepared.
-Are there any upcoming events ?
The National connections are coming up in the next three months and our annual Christmas show will be "Aladdin" this year which we are in the prices of preparing for and promoting.
2. How do you connect with varied audiences?
We now have an arts development scheme which is run with many schools throughout Leeds, we contact schools to give the younger generation a chance to experience all aspects of theatre such as the workshop which you will be attending next week - "Off Stage Choices". We have even tried to connect with people who have learning difficulties my running a night club for people with learning difficulties.
-Do have face book or twitter to help connect with your audience?
We have recently acquired a flickr site for the theatre and we are on twitter so people can keep up to date with whats on at the theatre anywhere they go.
3. What is involved in your creative process when putting a project together?
We begin by assessing what skills we would like to employ into our project and a theme we then have a creative discussion with the senior staffing at the theatre. Then we query schools on whether they would like to take part in the workshop.
-How do you decide what it is going to involve?
We often decide to base workshops around current shows so the workshop goers experience the play in other lights and maybe this will spur them on to come see the shows at the theatre.
4. What began your interest in theatre?
I took part in local amateur dramatics from the age of seven and then went on to complete a performance studies course at college, i have always been interested in theatre.
5. What merchandise do you sell and how does it affect your income?
The West Yorkshire Playhouse is a registered charity so our wages are payed by the council. We sell lots of merchandise during and after big shows for example, Aladdin teddies will go on sale this Christmas.
-How do you promote this?
We promote merchandise with leaflets and programmes. We also have promotive meal deals in our restaurant.
6.What type of play attracts which type of audience?
Typically we have people who will come certain shows, for example Shakespeare attracts mainly schools.
-How do you go about pleasing them ?
We change and put together plays one after another which are very different but will compliment each other. We choose safe options like well known plays and dramas to attract large audiences.
7.How do you know when a project is successful?
We have a range of financial targets which we wish to meet once a show is finished, we will also know if we have been successful in our latest venture if we have been critically acclaimed and had good reviews. We also base success on public feedback and surveys.
8.What opportunities are there in the play house for a promotion?
In my area of work I could go onto strategic planning but i prefer the practicalities of taking part and watching people get something out of the workshops they are taking part it.
- Is there anything you aspire to achieve?
In the future i would like to move onto management.
9. Do you enjoy your job?
Yes, my work is varied- every day is different, from meeting to school visits to office work.
-What does it entail?
My job entails, seeing shows and running backstage tours and other kinds of workshops.
10. What do you think the benefits are of days like offstage choices?
Its an enjoyable encouraging activity packed day which shows the theatre makers of tomorrow whats the theatre could give to them !
I enjoyed talking to Jessica and learning more about the creative side of the day to day job of an enducational officer of an acclaimed theatre.
Thursday, 28 October 2010
We created websites at temple moor on thursday the 21st of October
Here are some images- I edited and put together these images using macromedia fireworks and photoshop.
This is the header for my website I created this on macromedia fireworks and photoshop.
This is the header for my website I created this on macromedia fireworks and photoshop.
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Blog Rules:
. checked
- spell check
- read aloud
. dates
. names
. detail
. set the context
- who
- what
- where
- when
- why
. References
- hand outs
. Chronological order
. add quotes in
. use teachers feedback
- pupil feedback
. correct grammar
- english
. explain
. evaluatin
- spell check
- read aloud
. dates
. names
. detail
. set the context
- who
- what
- where
- when
- why
. References
- hand outs
. Chronological order
. add quotes in
. use teachers feedback
- pupil feedback
. correct grammar
- english
. explain
. evaluatin
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Interview with Amanda Phillips at Leeds Art Gallery
Tuesday 28th september 2010
When we arrived in leeds we took shots of the creative parts of the city centre and short videos of travelling from place to place. When we got to leeds art gallery we we're shown into a room and introduce to Amanda films the education officer of Leeds Art Gallery we then asked her 7 questions about her job.
1. What type of audience do you appeal to ?
amanda answered with ~ you have marketing educational and curratoril that manage keeping the audience happy we appeal to a wide range of audiences such as colleges and schools and also regular gallery goers and general staturatory education.
- How do you go about pleasing them ?
We aim to attract new comers and inspire people, challenge and entertain. We host performances, conferences and even weddings
- What date do you hold on your audiences and how is it collated?
We create mailing list to inform people of upcoming events we also send out surveys for people to complete about the exhibitions and about general fact about themselves.
2. How has technology influenced how you work in the art gallery ?
Email has definitely made my job a lot harder but a lot faster also . It has also made communications within the gallery easier. Technology has also influenced the virtual art within the gallery it is now a lot more advanced.
-Have you introduced new ways of advertising in recent years, for example face book and twitter sites? The Gallery has a twitter site where you will find lots of information regarding important dates and such, i feel that twitter has helped the gallery advertise its artwork and artists across Leeds. Within the gallery we tend to use "Word of mouth for advertisement within the gallery.
3.How do you connect to the different community's within Leeds and beyond ?
We try to keep international relationships with other galleries to lend out artwork, collections and exhibitions.
-The gallery is free to enter, how do you fund the gallery and its projects?
The gallery rents the space from the council but the council give money for salary's. As well as heating and lighting and help fund some collections. The arts council also donates money which helps towards projects. We also have private sponsors and donations. The gallery also has a cafe and a gift shop which also contributes. We also have space to hold weddings and meetings and other functions which are all hired out to the paying public.
4.What creative process is involved in creating an exhibition ?
Often artists ask us to show their work from their the senior management will look for a balance within the art and the spaces available for an exhibition, they then have a creative discussion.
-How do you decide what it is going to involve?
A creative discussion takes place within the senior management staff.
-How do you contact artists?
Often the artists contact us or we general snoop around for new and upcoming artists or even news and magazines.
-What space will you use?
There is a hierarchy of spaces some spaces are better than others for example, the - "Blue Room" has a palace like setting which appeals to most audiences.
-How many people from different agencies would be involved in putting on a exhibition?
We work with other galleries to put together exhibitions together and sometimes colleges and universities.
5.What merchandise do you have and how do you promote it ?
Due to lack of money and perceptions of selling we have no promotions at the moment. We have income targets and lunchtime talks and space to hire. We also hold seminars and book readings.
6.How would you arrange workshops?
Within a year we have 6,000 school children attend workshops we choose our workshops carefully to attract a wider audience.
- Do you have an age limit?
We have no age limit to the workshops you could be from 6 months old to 100 years old.
- How do you decide what to run a workshop on?
We mostly run funky workshops which are a little different but lots of fun for everyone.
- Do you charge? If not how is it funded?
The workshops are funded by the council and cost £50 each workshop, universities and family's go free. We also hold after school workshops once a month.
7. How do you know when an exhibition is a success?
I don't think you can ever really know its more a vibe or a feeling (intuition). The success criteria is if the gallery is busy and people are happily browsing through the art.
- What do you class as a failed exhibition?
I class a failed exhibition as a very quiet atmosphere , if its boring and doesn't attract audiences or we have complaints left in the comments books. But you never know the outcome until the exhibition has been put into practice
I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Amanda Phillips and felt that i learnt a lot about her day to day creative working life.
When we arrived in leeds we took shots of the creative parts of the city centre and short videos of travelling from place to place. When we got to leeds art gallery we we're shown into a room and introduce to Amanda films the education officer of Leeds Art Gallery we then asked her 7 questions about her job.
1. What type of audience do you appeal to ?
amanda answered with ~ you have marketing educational and curratoril that manage keeping the audience happy we appeal to a wide range of audiences such as colleges and schools and also regular gallery goers and general staturatory education.
- How do you go about pleasing them ?
We aim to attract new comers and inspire people, challenge and entertain. We host performances, conferences and even weddings
- What date do you hold on your audiences and how is it collated?
We create mailing list to inform people of upcoming events we also send out surveys for people to complete about the exhibitions and about general fact about themselves.
2. How has technology influenced how you work in the art gallery ?
Email has definitely made my job a lot harder but a lot faster also . It has also made communications within the gallery easier. Technology has also influenced the virtual art within the gallery it is now a lot more advanced.
-Have you introduced new ways of advertising in recent years, for example face book and twitter sites? The Gallery has a twitter site where you will find lots of information regarding important dates and such, i feel that twitter has helped the gallery advertise its artwork and artists across Leeds. Within the gallery we tend to use "Word of mouth for advertisement within the gallery.
3.How do you connect to the different community's within Leeds and beyond ?
We try to keep international relationships with other galleries to lend out artwork, collections and exhibitions.
-The gallery is free to enter, how do you fund the gallery and its projects?
The gallery rents the space from the council but the council give money for salary's. As well as heating and lighting and help fund some collections. The arts council also donates money which helps towards projects. We also have private sponsors and donations. The gallery also has a cafe and a gift shop which also contributes. We also have space to hold weddings and meetings and other functions which are all hired out to the paying public.
4.What creative process is involved in creating an exhibition ?
Often artists ask us to show their work from their the senior management will look for a balance within the art and the spaces available for an exhibition, they then have a creative discussion.
-How do you decide what it is going to involve?
A creative discussion takes place within the senior management staff.
-How do you contact artists?
Often the artists contact us or we general snoop around for new and upcoming artists or even news and magazines.
-What space will you use?
There is a hierarchy of spaces some spaces are better than others for example, the - "Blue Room" has a palace like setting which appeals to most audiences.
-How many people from different agencies would be involved in putting on a exhibition?
We work with other galleries to put together exhibitions together and sometimes colleges and universities.
5.What merchandise do you have and how do you promote it ?
Due to lack of money and perceptions of selling we have no promotions at the moment. We have income targets and lunchtime talks and space to hire. We also hold seminars and book readings.
6.How would you arrange workshops?
Within a year we have 6,000 school children attend workshops we choose our workshops carefully to attract a wider audience.
- Do you have an age limit?
We have no age limit to the workshops you could be from 6 months old to 100 years old.
- How do you decide what to run a workshop on?
We mostly run funky workshops which are a little different but lots of fun for everyone.
- Do you charge? If not how is it funded?
The workshops are funded by the council and cost £50 each workshop, universities and family's go free. We also hold after school workshops once a month.
7. How do you know when an exhibition is a success?
I don't think you can ever really know its more a vibe or a feeling (intuition). The success criteria is if the gallery is busy and people are happily browsing through the art.
- What do you class as a failed exhibition?
I class a failed exhibition as a very quiet atmosphere , if its boring and doesn't attract audiences or we have complaints left in the comments books. But you never know the outcome until the exhibition has been put into practice
I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Amanda Phillips and felt that i learnt a lot about her day to day creative working life.
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Tuesday 5th october 2010 periods 3&4
Today in Miss Woffinden's lessons we began preparing and writing down questions for Jessica Farmer who is curently the education officer at West Yorkshire Playhouse. We went about doing so by firstly assuming a circle & discussing previous questions we had asked when interviewing someone within the creative world. I think this discussion could have been improved if we as well as an elective Chair person we should have had a scribe to write down idea's for questions on the board.
(resources; creative arts ; drama ; BHM2010 BEATBOXING2010
(resources; creative arts ; drama ; BHM2010 BEATBOXING2010
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Miss Woffindens class 14th september
With Ms Woffinden we watched interviews done by Jonathan Ross and took notes, then we evaluted our interviews and gave each other feedback. Then we went and improved our interviews and gave each other feedback. Then we went andimproved our interviews- making any neccessary improvements or corrections.
Thursday, 9 September 2010
First day at Temple Moor
Thursday 9th September 2010 Periods 1&2
Today we caught the mini bus to Temple Moor where we had a tour of the school, after that we returned to the classroom with Miss pawinski and defined media and its aspects . We mind mapped different types of media in two groups and mapped our relationships with the aspects such as beingon T.V or on the radio.
In period 2 we went to I.C.T with Mr. Gardner and logged in to the site and worked on photo shop.
Today we caught the mini bus to Temple Moor where we had a tour of the school, after that we returned to the classroom with Miss pawinski and defined media and its aspects . We mind mapped different types of media in two groups and mapped our relationships with the aspects such as beingon T.V or on the radio.
In period 2 we went to I.C.T with Mr. Gardner and logged in to the site and worked on photo shop.
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Imogen Hey - diary entry on Miss Woffinden's lesson
period 3 + 4 on Tuesday 7th September 2010.
Miss Woffinden's lesson was fun and educational and gave me a chance to learn more about peoples creative arts background who are working with me on this diploma project, plus the ablity to present myself professionally when interviewing the public.
Within the 3rd period spent in Miss woffindens class i worked with Seb Ainsworth putting together an interview on our past Creative Arts background which we spent 45 minutes putting together.
The 4th period consisted of the whole group performing their pairs interviews and giving feed back on the performance which was all constructive and valuable to the work we will be doing around leeds.
i thoroughly enjoyed my first day of diploma.
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