David Doyle is one of the participants of Accessible Arts - Apprenticeship Training Program (ATP). He says “Being involved in the Apprenticeship Training Program has helped me realize I belong on the stage, in front of the camera, behind the microphone and behind the scenes as well.” David’s lifestyle is proof of this. When he is not training or instructing martial arts, you may hear him on community radio station BLUFM 89.1 as a presenter. He has also been involved in several theatre productions in the Blue Mountains where he is able to use his voice training skills, learnt when studying a course at NIDA. He was the MC for the My Space, My Place exhibition at Powerhouse Youth Theatre last October and was an interviewer for Accessible Arts’ AART.BOXX exhibition at Sydney Opera House for International Day for People with a Disability in 2007. David will graduate with a Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre and Events this July. His developing skills base in the arts will reward any employer.
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Last year Claudio, Ralph and David participants of the Apprenticeship Training Program, conducted some vox pops for Accessible Arts AART.BOXX at Sydney Opera House for International Day for People With a Disability. They interviewed some of the young artists as to the nature of their work and also the audience as to why they had come to the exhibition and their impressions of the work. So when our regular and fantastic tutor Don couldn’t make one Tuesday workshop it was he perfect opportunity to bring in guest tutor, Michael Chrisoulakis to run a one day video camera intensive to skill up the group in how to effectively shoot and conduct vox pops. The group learnt about shot types and framing and basic camera operation and put their skills to use by conducting interviews with each other and the staff at Riverside. There are now big plans by some of the group to film a Star Trek spoof- nothing like starting off big!
Hello Folks!! Accessible Arts Western Sydney have just finished planning for the year and would like to let you know about some of the exciting programs we have install for 2008.
Apprenticeship Training Program
Firstly, a brief update on the Apprenticeship Training Program in live production, theatre and events. Now in its second term, the ATP started the year off with a bang - our fantastic tutor Don had the trainees operating coloured lights, smoke machines and sound equipment. We look forward to another action packed term working alongside Julius Media and Parramatta Riverside Theatre. Alison Richardson, Creative Programs Coordinator, is already on the look out for possible job opportunities and further work experience for the trainees and will be encouraging them to get involved as volunteers at several Western Sydney youth events during Youth Week in April of this year. These guys are going to hot property once the course is completed in July!
Mixed Abilities Ensemble Training Program
Accessible Arts has partnered up with Powerhouse Youth Theatre in Fairfield to develop a Mixed Abilities Ensemble (MAE) training program. This program grew out of the need for more skills development opportunities in the performing arts for people with a disability and will provide an integrated, supportive and professional environment - the first of its kind! Participants will work with highly experienced tutors, Angela Hill, Aimee Falzon and Claudia Chidiac to develop skills in movement, voice, performance and theatre making. It will be held over the course of 15 weeks on Saturdays at the Cabravale Leisure Centre, Cabramatta and is open to people with and without a disability. To register your interest contact Claudia on 02 9724 6077 or claudia@pyt.com.au. Enrolments close Tuesday March 25th.
Downlaod the Mix Abilities Ensemble Flyer [PDF]
Open Program
The Open Program will engage three arts centres in Western Sydney to host a ten-week program in three different arts forms.
Kickstart Funding
The Kickstart funding program will enable new arts programs to be developed through a seedling grant made available from Accessible Arts Western Sydney.
Outreach Workshops
A series of Outreach Workshops hopefully using the Special Access Kit and a tutor going into a disability service for a free one off workshop.
Online Resource Kit
An Online Resource Kit will be developed to document part of the Mixed Abilities Ensemble training program and will present a series of case studies of performing arts programs and events.
Arts & Disability Forum
In October, Accessible Arts will be conducting an Arts & Disability Forum in Western Sydney focusing on key issues and areas of interest within the sector. A fantastic learning and networking opportunity, this forum will be of interest to people working within the arts and/or disability sector as well as local government. If there is a topic or area of interest that you would like to see covered at the forum, please let us know about it. You can contact Jennifer Teo, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator on 02 9251 6499 (ext 7) or email jteo@aarts.net.au.
We received a lot more applications for the Apprenticeship Training Program than there were spots. The lucky 13 participants arrived on Tuesday 16th October to Parramatta Riverside Theatre to begin their training on how to be a crew member for theatre, productions and events. Don Jones a highly experienced industry professional from Julius Media is trainer for the course and is keen to see how the participants will develop their skills in lighting, sound and multimedia set up and operation over the 30 weeks of the course. Stay tuned for further updates as this unique course unfolds!
The Apprenticeship Training Program is a unique partnership between Accessible Arts & Julius Media, a college specialising in Entertainment Technical Training, and is the only one of its kind in Australia. Ten participants who identified as having a disability will undergo a 30 week training course at Parramatta Riverside Theatre on how to operate lighting & sound equipment for theatre and events. Upon completion of the course participants will receive a Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre and Events. The long term aim of the program is for graduates to gain further work experience, as well as employment opportunities by being introduced to key Western Sydney Arts organisations and councils.
