Originally uploaded by Accessible Arts Western Sydney Project
On a field trip to the Blue Mountains Alison and Jen encountered some mighty winds… Alison is being blown away by gale forces in Katoomba…
Monthly Archive for August, 2007
Ever wanted to know what happens behind the scenes of a theatre production, event or festival? Have an interest in sound, lighting and multi media operation? If this sounds like you then get involved in Accessible Arts’ Apprenticeship Training Program!
WHY THIS COURSE?
Julius Media are specialists in entertainment technology with an excellent track record in training people for career outcome and/or experience working on community events. Julius Media are very well connected in the industry and are the only organisation in NSW that offer this kind of training.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Hands on experience in an accessible training venue in Parramatta. The course is a mixture of practical and theory, but the emphasis is on training you on up to date equipment in a supportive, friendly and fun learning environment. Course content includes how to safely operate & set up sound, lighting and multi media equipment for theatre and events and work effectively as part of a team. Upon completion of the course you will be introduced to several Western Sydney arts organisations that may provide possible voluntary or paid work experience in either events, music & youth festivals, theatre productions & gallery exhibitions.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
The Apprenticeship Training Program is geared specifically towards people with a disability. You must be over 18 and have a strong desire to be involved in the Entertainment Industry either as a volunteer, apprentice, paid worker or to gain further experience. You must be committed to the full duration of the course.
QUALIFICATION:
CUE 20103 Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre and Events. This qualification is received upon adequate completion of all units of the course.
DATES & TIMES:
The Apprenticeship Training Program runs for 30 weeks over 3 terms.
Term 1: Tuesday October 16th - Tuesday 18 December 2007
Term 2: Tuesday February 5th - Tuesday 8 April 2008
Term 3: Tuesday April 29th - Tuesday 1 July 2008
Each workshop runs from 10am- 1pm.
COST:
The course is heavily subsided by Accessible Arts however there is a one off joining fee of $50 to be paid upon commencement of the course.
VENUE:
Parramatta Riverside Theatre (Corner of Market and Church Streets).
ENROL NOW PLACES ARE LIMITED!
Enrolment closes Monday October 8th, 2007. For further information on the Apprenticeship Training Program or to obtain an enrolment form please contact Alison Richardson on 9251- 6499 (ext 112) or email at arichardson@aarts.net.au
Further information on Accessible Arts can be found at www.aarts.net.au and further information on Julius Media can be found at www.juliusmedia.com.
Accessible Arts has partnered with Information & Cultural Exchange to deliver a series of six workshops in sound and image collection.
The workshops were delivered by a sound artist and photographer, and explore the themes of ‘space’ and ‘place’ with various special schools, support units, day programs and accommodation services across the Hawkesbury, Penrith and Blue Mountains region. The groups have captured and recorded some great moments with highlights being eating chips by the Hawkesbury river, visiting the rooms of 8 residents at Cherrywood Accommodation Service and visiting the bushland surroundings of Katoomba.
For more information on how your service could be involved in the Outreach Workshops please contact Alison Richardson
Accessible Arts provides a contact list of disability arts workers on their website as a resource for disability / arts organisations, it does not endorse or recommend the tutors listed. The tutors listed have submitted their own details to the website. It is the individual organisation’s responsibility to check the credentials and experience of each tutor.
Click here to visit the tutor page
If you are a disability arts worker who would like to add your profile to this list, download the Tutor Registration Form from the website and send it to:
Accessible Arts
Pier 4, The Wharf,
Hickson Road,
Walsh Bay NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA
Tel: (02) 9251 6499
Fax: (02) 9251 6422
Accessible Arts provides TAFE accredited Disability Awareness and Access Training for arts organisations and arts workers. This training module was developed by TAFE NSW in association with Accessible Arts. All participants will receive a TAFE transcript on completion of the training.
Customised training sessions for organisations are available on a negotiable fee for service basis or staff can attend the regular monthly training sessions at Accessible Arts. In recent years Accessible Arts has provided training for the Sydney Opera House, Museums and Galleries Foundation, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Theatre Company, Historic Houses Trust, and Museum of Contemporary Art.
Disability Awareness and Access Training is suitable for:
- Arts organisations e.g. Front of House staff, box office staff, arts administrators
- Disability arts workers e.g. arts tutors, artists, health workers who run arts programs
Learn how to
- Identify barriers faced by people with disabilities in accessing venues and participating in events
- Identify strategies for breaking down physical and attitudinal barriers i.e. increasing accessibility
- Feel confident when dealing with access issues for people with disabilities
- Comply with the Disability Discrimination Act
Professional Development Training
Professional development training is also offered to practising artists with a disability. Let our Training Officer know about your training needs e.g. grant writing, marketing. For further information please contact Katy Mercer, Training Officer at Accessible Arts on 02 9251 6499, email kmercer@aarts.net.au
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