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YOUR FORTNIGHTLY ART EDUCATION UPDATE
Hi there, this edition of the NSEAD Newsletter has competition news, resources for members, job vacancies, CPD offers and the usual dose of creative inspiration.
Supporting, advancing, protecting and promoting
Welcome to our new-look newsletter, which as always brings an inspiring snapshot of the work of the Society, our partners and friends, and you, our fabulous members.
It really is awesome to see the breadth and quality of the work that we do together – NSEAD members, you are amazing!
As a thank you, and in recognition of the difference that you make to art education through your membership, we are delighted to present your NSEAD member 2022 digital signature.
Our new ‘badge’ is a way of celebrating your pride in membership of NSEAD, letting the world know that you are committed to advancing access and equity in art, craft and design education and in making the world a better place.
Thank you for being a member of our wonderful professional learning community. As a union, learned society and professional body we are stronger together – supporting each other, advancing our profession, protecting and promoting our subject.
Michele Gregson
NSEAD General Secretary
Show your commitment to art education with your NSEAD badge
You can now include our NSEAD member signature on your professional emails and online signature.
Download the badge for light backgrounds here.
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If you have any problems downloading the badges, please email us.
Facebook Live – Primary Art: Ask NSEAD x Oak Academy
Let's Talk About the Oak Curriculum – a Facebook Live for primary teachers and trainees
Date and time: Thurs 27 Jan 17.30 - 18.00
NSEAD Primary Art specialists, Dr Emese Hall and Susan Ogier are joined by Katie Marl, Oak Academy Curriculum Manager to discuss the open access Oak/NSEAD Curriculum Plan and lessons for Art, Craft and Design at key stage 1 and 2.
NSEAD CPD for primary art teachers
Leading Primary Art and Design, with Susan Ogier
Date and time: Fri 11 Mar 9.00 - 12.00
Where: Online
This course is designed for primary subject leaders who are looking to develop this curriculum area in their schools. It will offer strategies to develop confidence, enthusiasm and key knowledge in art, craft and design, as well as an understanding of how to plan for progression across the primary years.
NSEAD CPD to address the gender gap in art
Where Have All The Boys Gone (WHATBG)?
Date and time: Wed 2 Mar and Thurs 24 Mar 17.00 – 19.15
Susan Coles will be running this course over two twilight sessions, with time in between to reflect on learning, and bring questions to the second session.
Where: Online
Nationally, twice as many girls than boys choose art and design at examination level. This NSEAD course will help you understand the issues, and to address the gender divide in your school. Educators from all phases and all sectors welcome.
Cost: Members £75/non-members £125
Catch-up on the Anti-Racist Art Education Panel Discussion
Members can now watch the recording of our first Anti-Racist Art Education Conversation
On 9 December 2021, we held a panel discussion with members of our Anti-Racist Art Education Action (ARAEA) group, chaired by artist and educator Paul Dash. It was an insightful and sobering conversation, touching upon lived experiences of racism within our educational system – There were also many inspiring ideas and practical examples of anti-racist actions and recommendations to take away.
The film also includes a reading by Paul Dash of his soon to be published new book Foreday Morning.
Limited Paul Dash posters for sale
Artist and educator Paul Dash has very generously allowed NSEAD to reproduce his beautiful painting Pick O' the Crop for the AD Magazine poster. We now have a limited number of unfolded copies, ready to hang, for sale on our website.
Prices are just £8 for members (including postage and packaging). All proceeds will go towards supporting the work of the NSEAD Anti-Racist Art Education Action (ARAEA) Group.
Join the NSEAD Conference Committee
Can you help to guide and support the development of the theme and programme for the annual NSEAD conference? We are looking for art educators to be part of the friendly NSEAD conference advisory committee.
We need input from our committee members at monthly meetings from now until July, with a total time commitment of approximately 6 hours. Interested? Contact Diane for more details or find out more here.
NSEAD's fortnightly Art Education Advocacy quote
Here's your regular dose of #ArtEdAdvocacy goodness!
Remember, you can download the series (which we add to every fortnight) from our website here.
If you have a quote about the power of art and design, or art and design education, let us know!
#ArtEdAdvocacy #ArtIsNotALuxury
50% discount to NSEAD members on fees for these UAL courses
Embedding Maths in creative teaching
Dates and time: Fri 4 Feb (Session 1) and Fri 11 Feb (Session 2)
10-12 (applicable to both sessions)
Price: £50 (plus 50% off)
In this workshop, you will discover ways to raise student attainment and embed maths into your creative lesson plans and teaching.
Ear Opener - refreshing approaches to teaching composition
Date and time: Wed 23 Mar, 13.30 - 16.30
Price: £50 (plus 50% off)
Building on insights and techniques developed through CLOD Ensemble’s Ear Opener programme, this CPD training is here to offer simple solutions for music teachers teaching composition at FE level.
Pitt Rivers: Workshops in the Woods
The Pitt Rivers Museum is running three free workshops for students studying art and design or D&T at KS4 and KS5.
Dates and times:
Fri 11 Mar 16.30-18.00: Objects Tour and Film Q&A with Gwaai Edenshaw, Haida nation
Sat 12 Mar 10-16.30: Art and Storytelling workshop in the woods
Sat 13 Mar 10-16.30: Art and Storytelling workshop in the woods
British Library x Khadija Saye: Free workshop & resources
Image from Khadija Saye via The British Library
Aimed at KS4-5 learners, the resources explore Saye’s work and creative process. Composed of nine powerfully evocative self-portraits, this display of prints by Gambian-British artist Khadija Saye explores her enduring fascination with traditions of spirituality, and marks the artist’s concern with ‘how trauma is embodied in the black experience'.
Khadija Saye and portraiture resources:
Dates: Mondays to Fridays
Khadija Saye, Dwelling: in this space we breathe:
Date and time: Thursdays 10:00 or 13:00
Enquiries: learning@bl.uk
Introduction to Spaeda Switchbook 2022
Date and time: 2 Feb 15.45-17.00
Where: Online
This event is an introduction to Switchbook and will provide a virtual tour of 'Changing Atmospheres' with Hestercombe curator, Tim Martin. This will be an opportunity to meet with other arts subject leaders, see sketchbooks from previous Switchbook participants and sign up to the Spaeda Sketchbook circle for 2022.
This event is free of charge.
New podcast for schools on racism and mental health
In a new series of five podcast episodes, Cyra Neave, Senior Clinician at the Anna Freud Centre, interviews a number of experts to talk about racism and mental health in schools. The podcast episodes feature the voices of experts, campaigners and teachers, including Rahi Popat from Keyham Lodge School, and Michelle Roddy and Wonu Salau from St. Bonaventure's School.
National Saturday Club online exhibition
The National Saturday Club members’ Self-Portrait Online Exhibition has just launched. This annual project introduces 13–16-year-olds nationwide to ideas of self-expression. In a simple A4 template, young people are encouraged to creatively explore their own sense of identity as well as themes including gender, class, race and representation.
Creative Coalition Festival 2022
When and where: 1 – 3 Feb, Online, free to attend
The UK’s largest festival for the Creative Industries, featuring over 50 sessions, and over 200 creative speakers. The festival will blend talks and panels, live performances, practical workshops and networking opportunities - all streamed from across the UK.
NUA photography competition
Beyond the Frame 2022: Curiosity
This year's competition seeks photographs from students at Secondary (age 11+) or Further Education (e.g. school, sixth form or college, but not degree level) on the theme Curiosity.
Acclaimed photographers Ade Àsìkò, Lucia Griggi and Emily Edwards will join the NUA judging panel to help pick the winners and award some great prizes.
The competition closes on Thursday 17 February 2022.
New Art and Design Teacher Network starting in Worcester
Date and time: Thurs 17 Mar 17.00-18.00
Where: St. John’s Campus of the University of Worcester
WRAPT – Worcester Region Art Party for Teachers is a group for both Primary and Secondary teachers with an interest in art and design.
If you are interested in joining, please contact s.huson@worc.ac.uk or k.holdstock@worc.ac.uk.
UAL Awarding Body: Take part in a paid online interview
UAL (University of the Arts London) Awarding Body have commissioned Shift Learning to conduct research to help them understand the delivery of qualifications in creative subjects at Key Stage 4. Shift Learning are interested in speaking to heads of departments and teachers across a range of creative subjects across the UK in a 40 minute online interview for which you would be offered £40 as a thank-you for your time.
As well as how you are delivering creative subjects at the moment, Shift are particularly interested in hearing about your perceptions of Tech Awards for 14- to 16-year-olds (technical qualifications which can be studied alongside GCSEs). If you are less familiar with these qualifications, they would tell you more about them in the discussion to hear your thoughts. Your insights would help shape UAL Awarding Body’s future Tech Award qualifications, therefore it is vital to hear from teachers like you.
If you’re interested in taking part, please fill in the expression of interest form and someone from Shift will be in touch soon.
Vacancies
De Montfort University International College is seeking to appoint two External Examiners for their Art, Design and Media Programmes. Deadline for applications is 2 Feb.
Blackpool and The Fylde College require an External Examiner from October 2022 for Commercial Illustration BA (Hons).
Ark Soane Academy - Teacher of Art and Design wanted to join a highly successful art and design department, shaping a new Ark secondary school in Ealing.
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