School and college visits
During Creative Spark 2011, we are hosting a programme of activity specifically for schools and colleges. The programme is listed below but please keep checking this webpage for further workshops. You must book to attend these workshops, please contact Kate Jackson on 0114 225 4231.
Date |
Time |
Level |
Subject |
Monday 13 June |
10am-2pm |
Y11-13 |
Games Development Workshop - want to create the next 'Angry Birds'? This is your chance to get an introduction to using the free game maker software which can be used to create games for PCs and smart phones. It will be delivered by Jake Habgood, a former games industry professional who is now one of the lecturers on SHU’s games software development degrees. |
Tuesday 14 June |
1½-2 hrs |
Y10-13 |
Drawing workshops - open to school/college groups studying art and design qualifications where students will work with a professional artist to create art in the gallery. |
Thursday 16 June |
1-2pm |
Y12-13 |
A brief history of designing - lecture given by Professor Chris Rust, head of art and design at SHU. Illustrating the changing face of consumer products and the changing priorities of designers. |
20th - 24th June (specific date to suit group) |
3 hrs |
Y10-13 |
Architecture workshop - do you have a passion for urban design? Do you want to learn more about how buildings are created to enrich the environment they are in and provide a visual focal point? This interactive workshop will offer an insight into what is involved in the disciplines of Architecture and Architectural Technology, and the skills you need. You will have the opportunity to create structures and discuss their use, and will also have a guided tour of students work on display as part of the exhibition. |
Wednesday 22 June |
1½-2 hrs |
Y10-13 |
Drawing workshops - open to school/college groups studying art and design qualifications where students will work with a professional artist to create art in the gallery. |
If you are bringing a group of students to visit the exhibition please let us know as we may be able to offer your group a tour and the opportunity to meet current staff and students who have been involved with the exhibition.
Project Spark
Project Spark is a design competition open to school or college students who are studying any art or design related subject from Year 10 -13.
School and college students are invited to design a piece of graffiti style or 'street' art jewellery. The three shortlisted entrants will be invited, along with representatives from their school or college, and family or friends, to attend the opening night of Creative Spark on Friday June 10 2011. The finalists will be presented with trophies at the opening night, by Ashley Carson the Sheffield Assay Master.
The finalists will be invited to visit the metalwork and jewellery workshop during Creative Spark w/c Monday 13 June to watch the winning item being cast. This item will be given to the winning designer, and a replica be displayed at part of the Creative Spark exhibition.
Full details of the competition and how to enter can be found online at the Project Spark website. The closing date for entries is Monday 23 May.
Please contact Kate Jackson, Schools and Colleges Liaison Manager for further information. Tel: 0114 225 4231 or email K.Jackson02@shu.ac.uk.
