Sunny day, late afternoon at Newcastle College. Large white room full of digital arts students and lecturers, and it’s Q&A time. They’d just listened to my talk, about about career paths into the film industry, about improving access for underrepresented groups – how we at the North East BFI Film Academy
Lots of parents (almost half, according to a new survey in the article below), are so stressed, it’s “completely overwhelming”.If you find yourself struggling, here’s what you can do. Talk to Someone Friends or Family: Sometimes, just talking to someone close can alleviate feelings of loneliness and stress. If the
The easiest way to find the best acting classes near you, is to search online. There are so many to choose from! But which acting classes should you choose, and what questions should you be asking the organisers, to be sure that your child will be safe and happy in
Welcome to our growing list of acting classes in Newcastle. If you’re Newcastle based, (or in the surrounding area) and looking to join an acting class, then you’re on the right page! This page was aided by the fantastic team at DramaGroups. @DramaGroups is a FREE resource covering all
ACT 2 CAM ROCKS! These 5 “rocks” are the principles on which our work is based. They are the foundations for constructing safe and enjoyable experiences; the solid basis for building creative and life skills. We ask all students and staff to be: Ready – “SHOW UP, SWITCH
As a parent, it is agonising to see your child lose their self-confidence. Children and young people’s confidence goes through natural highs and lows as they grow up. However, big life changes – like starting a new school, moving house, friendship break-ups, and many other factors, can cause their
WHAT WE NEED Early years education has long lasting impacts on the wellbeing and life opportunities of a child, and is considered by researchers to be crucial in the formation of a child’s intelligence, personality and social behaviours. Research proves that education during early years of development has long term
Our candidate in the interview chair Believes in what she says; communicates. Confident, authentic, audience aware, She has a sense of purpose; co-creates. Creativity; imagination; Person-centred; values-driven… Someone who Can see the story in the information; Conceive and craft a message; cut it through. What was the education
INVENTING NEW GAMES – 1 hour activity, either standalone or as part of a broader scheme. CONTENT -The class was split into groups. Each team devised a game which had to be be both collaborative and competitive, using only the resources they were given (we used velcro floor markers, £10
1 hour lesson, ages 5 and up. My emphasis was on the introduction of Meisner, and acting skill/behaviour “to internalise action”, but the lesson has proved useful for a number of other emerging reasons. IN PAIRS, A interviews B about their week. A shares B’s story with class. Swap