WORKSHOPS IN DESIGN, WEAVE and ICT - GENERAL INFORMATION

For information on multimedia and graphics projects, please click on the ICT botton to the left

A variety of workshops in design, weave and ICT can be provided covering the full range of primary and secondary school pupils and staff. The basic aims are to develop in the children an understanding of the design concept through the medium of tapestry weaving and to enable teachers to work in this medium in the future. The approach to this is adjusted to suit the various year groups and individual school situations. Where art and design in IT workshops are being done, the starting point is usually either drawing or basic weaving. The aim with this work is to encourage the efficient use of the computer as an art and design tool and develop confidence in using the computer generally.

The basic outlines of the projects are :

Discussion about weaving generally and tapestry weaving in history and around the world today. Examples of weaving and design work are shown.
Initial research work on chosen subject - this will include observational or imaginative drawing. Development of design ideas.
Practice of different weaving techniques.
Development and adaptation of design ideas as necessary throughout the production of the wall hanging(s).
Individual design development on the computer (using it appropriately).
Language work - reportage, creative writing (poetry and story writing).
ICT - Photos and text inc. childrens' writing and design work will be uploaded to my web site or written to a CD Rom.
Finishing the work and presenting it.
Evaluation of the project with teachers and children - this may be in the form of a CD Rom including images, text, sound and video.

NB. Critical discussion of the work is ongoing throughout the workshops. Planning and assessment notes are given with each project option.

All workshop options include In Service Training (INSET) where required.

All the above workshops are provided at the rate of £150 per day (exc. Option J) plus travel. They also include 1 or 2 Inset sessions after school where required and are based on working with one class.

Progressive Projects

These are projects that combine many of the elements of the above projects but are done over a period of time (up to a year or more) and concentrate on progressive development of the understanding and skills explored in other project options.

Larger projects

Projects can be arranged to work with any number of pupils (including whole school projects). These can include any or all of the elements covered by the above projects as well as Internet work. The projects are costed according to what is required. For a sample project description, please click Option J.

Inset

Inset courses are also available in Art and Design in IT, and Design and Weave, please contact me for details.

Planning and Assessment

Notes are given for teachers with each project option on the planning and assessment element of the projects.