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Into Film and industry trust launch free innovative copyright resource ‘creating movie magic’ A
new copyright focussed teaching resource has been launched recently aimed at engaging thousands of young people across the UK to build awareness and understanding of Intellectual Property.
Created by new UK-wide film and education charity Into Film and the Industry Trust for IP Awareness, Creating Movie Magic is a powerful, innovative and wide-reaching copyright education resource, which uses film as a memorable teaching tool. The resource encourages students to use Design and Technology skills to explore and help young people to take positive and legal decisions when accessing and watching films. Through the resource students will also have the chance to put their new knowledge into a storyboard competition launched with Aardman Animations. The resource is the first project in the new collaboration between film and education charity Into Film, which aims to put film at the heart of children and young people’s learning, and the Industry Trust for IP Awareness, the leading body championing respect for copyright. Creating Movie Magic has been designed in collaboration with National Schools Partnership, and is supported by Cinema First and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
Copyright is examined in this new curriculum linked resource by turning young people from audience to creators, exploring the special effects skills used in the creative industries to build an understanding and appreciation for the value of creativity and the importance of protecting it through securing Intellectual Property rights. Aimed at Design and Technology, Art, Film and Media Studies teachers, and produced for 11 - 14 year old students, the free resource pack (hosted on
www.IntoFilm.org/creating-movie-magic) will examine the skilled and intricate process of filmmaking, at each stage championing the
positive role copyright plays in protecting the future of film, and the creative work of those involved.
Activities in the resource bring the creativity, innovation and design involved in filmmaking into the classroom. It explores stop motion, false perspective and other creative skills while giving young people the chance to create their own magic movie moments – also equipping them with skills they can use in other lessons, and demonstrating how design and technology skills can lead to a range of career opportunities. Students will learn to create their own basic visual effects, experiment with ideas, materials, technologies and techniques, allowing them to become filmmakers and IP owners, in activities inspired by famous movies of the 21st Century. The resource introduces students to behind-the- scenes roles in the film industry, looking at the many skilled jobs that make special effects possible and linking industry careers to students’ own Design and Technology skills.
They will also explore the value of Intellectual Property - an integral part of the Design and Technology currently receiving little recognition - and the ways in which they can access and enjoy film legitimately. Throughout the sessions, participants will be given the time and an open environment to discuss film piracy in an open, honest and informal manner.
In addition, participating young people will be able to showcase their filmmaking skills and the knowledge they’ve learned during the programme by entering a major new creative competition with Academy award-winning studio Aardman Animations – the makers behind Wallace and Gromit - enabling participants to develop, display and discuss their talents.
Students will be invited to take what they’ve learnt from the resource and put their ideas to
paper with an original storyboard idea that will inspire young people to respect creative content and encourage them to view film through legal channels. Aardman Animations will produce a 35- second film inspired by the winning storyboard, which will then be screened to hundreds of thousands of young people in cinemas across the UK at the Into Film Festival 2014. The winners will also pay Aardman Animations a visit at their studios in Bristol to find out how the short film was made.
According to Martin Grant-Hudson, KS3 - DT teacher “This outstanding resource enables you to really expand your Design curriculum and creates independent learners who understand, create and protect real movie magic! It offers inspiring and challenging opportunities for students to stretch their knowledge of the creative industries and attain impressive skills, for both school and their futures.”
Supported by the British Film Institute, together with funding from the film industry and a number of other sources, Into Film incorporates the legacy and staff of two leading film education charities, FILMCLUB and First Light, building on their experience and success in delivering programmes of significant scale and reach to children and young people across the UK.
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Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning applauds collaboration between Balfour Beatty and Northfield Academy
B
alfour Beatty has been working in collaboration with Aberdeen’s Northfield Academy on several initiatives to encourage pupils to consider career options in the construction industry. Recently, their combined efforts to make a difference to pupils’ lives were showcased to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell MSP. Last year Balfour Beatty launched a work experience programme for Northfield Academy students. 11 pupils spent time on local Balfour
April 2014
Beatty projects to gain an understanding of potential careers in construction. At Balfour Beatty’s Aberdeen office, Mr Russell and the Chairman of Hub North Scotland joined pupils and staff to discover the achievements of this programme. During the visit, pupils Toni Cocker and Liam Davidson shared their experiences of their time on Balfour Beatty’s Scholarship programme and explained how it has helped to shape their future ambitions. To round off the visit, teams of pupils from Northfield Academy took part in a “Dragons Den” type event when they presented their inspirational ideas on how Balfour Beatty and the school can help the local community and continue to develop and guide pupils into full time employment or education and learning. Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, said: “Making the link between the classroom and workplace can help young people to see the relevance of their learning and understand the contribution that they can make to their schools and colleges, to their community and to the economy.
“Employers have a key role to play under Curriculum for Excellence in making learning more exciting and relevant, and ensuring successful outcomes for all pupils. Balfour Beatty and Northfield Academy committing to working together long term for the benefit of pupils, the company and the local community is an excellent example of this partnership working in action.” Neil Hendry, Northfield Academy Headteacher, said: “Our interaction with the Minister and industry leaders has been thrilling. Engaging with people in senior positions in business will have helped to boost the confidence of our pupils. I would like to thank everyone who gave their time to participate in this event.”
George Hood, Balfour Beatty Managing Director Northern Scotland, said: “We work at the heart of local communities and are committed to helping them develop. This event has demonstrated the partnership is really working for the company, the school and the wider community.”
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