New Unit: Scene - this means all of the creative and media activities for 16-19 year olds in your area

Task One:  research

Find a copy of your local newspaper or go to its website, i.e. News Shopper, and find out how for the last week how you would access ( cost, transport, times, audiences) the following activities in your area:

1. The screening of a film

2. An art exhibition

3 A play or theatrical performance

4 A live music performance

Post what you have found out on your blog.

Now cast your net wider and find out what there is in your area for the 16-19 age range

Research

Study the "What's on" section of local newspapers and magazines and focus on the 16-19 age range.

Look on the internet for local arts organisations that may promote activities for 16-19 years olds.

Make a list of major venues in your area and visit them, asking for information about upcoming shows, exhibitions, performances, presentations. (Again, for 16-19 year olds)

Go to places where public information is available such as on public notice boards and at public libraries or tourist information centres. Make enquiries about leaflets and flyers.

Talk to people who earn their living by being creative and about where they present their work.

Don't forget this College. What's going on here on both campuses. Consult the drama art and music departments. ( It fits in well with the target audience age range!)

From Creative and Media , the student textbook, page 15

Create blog posts from your research

 

Task 2

Carry out a survey into opportunities for employment in the creative media in your local area.

 

Investigate employment roles and requirements in your local area for creative media. Give a detailed, organised summary of expected and less predictable examples. Add to your summary the qualifications needed for the type of jobs available.