Guide 2012

‘Isn’t the role of the arts to develop creative individuals? Well, Arts Award does this in a way that classroom teaching alone can’t. The journey is an independent and personal one and that’s where Arts Award enables children and young people to shine.’

Theresa Angus, Head of Art, Carre’s Grammar School and Arts Award adviser (including Discover & Explore pilot), Your Art Room

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Arts Award supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders. We want to inspire children and young people aged 7–25 to enjoy the arts. We offer the chance to develop creative and leadership skills, and get recognised through our national qualifications.

Doing an Arts Award develops your arts knowledge, your creative and communication skills, and your ability to lead projects. An Arts Award is useful when looking for further education and job opportunities — in the arts or other fields.

This Guide includes information for children, young people and parents as well as professionals interested in running Arts Award.

If you’re doing your Arts Award turn to page 5 to find out about what’s involved and choose the level that’s right for you.

If you’re working with young people, turn to our Arts Award facts section on page 14 for all the information you need to get started.

welcome to Arts Award!

Our celebrity champions explain why they support the award

stars speak out

Looking back to when we started out on a market stall, I’d never

considered being a designer. Arts Award is great because it inspires

people to use their creativity, and follow artistic options that they

might never have considered.

Wayne Hemmingway, designer

It gives me great honour to be in the shoes of the people who once

believed in me, and I hope this in turn will provide a place for you to

continue believing in yourself and your art.

Akram Khan, choreographer and dancer

Without the encouragement of others I wouldn’t be doing music or

acting. Arts Award is a crucial programme to support and develop

talent, and widen young people’s horizons and raise their ambitions.

Riz Ahmed, musician and actor

I’m proud to back Arts Award because I believe that it will help not

only each young artist but the community around them, and add to the

pool of talent we have in our country. Everyone who takes part should

gain the courage to aim high and make the very best of their talents.

Hilary Mantel, author

Hilary Mantel photo John Haynes, Wayne Hemmingway photo David Jones Photography

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what will I do?w You do, see and learn new things in the arts

w You take part in arts activities and set personal challenges

w You share your arts knowledge and skills with others

w You can work in a group or individually, but you record your own progress

w You choose how to present evidence of your achievements — you can write, draw, and use video, audio, website or blog

w You work with an Arts Award adviser to achieve your goals. The adviser may be an artist, teacher or youth worker

w With your adviser’s help, you decide which level of Arts Award to start with

get startedThe first step is to find an Arts Award adviser. If you’re already involved in arts activities find out if your school, college or arts project is running Arts Award. If not, ask if they will become an Arts Award centre in order to support you.

You may also be able to join an existing Arts Award centre in your area. Search for a centre near you on the Arts Award centre map www.artsaward.org.uk/centremap

To find out what others are doing, take a look at the case studies and portfolios at www.artsaward.org.uk/yourspacewww.artsaward.org.uk/digitalportfolios

Want to express your creativity and get a nationally recognised qualification?

You can do an Arts Award in any area of the arts — from fashion to poetry, rapping to dance, photography to film-making. You can be the creator or performer, or develop your skills in backstage or technical roles.

You can take part in Arts Award at your school, college or youth group, or with an arts organisation.

do your Arts Award

Start your arts adventure

Find out about the arts and enjoy artists’ work.

The award will usually take around 20 hours to complete. You collect your arts experiences

in a Discover arts log.

discover the arts take part in different arts activities

discover artists find out about artists and their work

share your arts discovery share your experiences with others

Arts Award DiscoverNew for 2012

John Hansard Gallery working with Cherbourg Primary School photo Ronda Gowland-Pryde, Discover Children’s Story Centre, Bigfoot Arts Education photo Rob Walker

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Entry Level 3 Award in the Arts (Ofqual accreditation number: 600/3894/9)

QCF credit value: 4

Be inspired by the arts

Find out what interests you, learn about artists and arts organisations and create your own work.

The award will usually take around 25 hours to complete. You collect your arts experiences in an Explore arts log, and record everything you do along the way.

inspire take part in different arts activities and record what inspires you

explore experience arts organisations and artists

create make art work to demonstrate your arts skills and creativity

present share some of your exploration with others and record what you do

Arts Award ExploreDiscover &

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Arts Award DiscoverNew for 2012

Wolverhampton Art Gallery working with Bilstone Primary photo Marina Castledine, Zion Arts Centre photo Viv West

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Get involved in the arts and share your skills

If you’re ready to develop new experiences in the arts and media, doing a Bronze Arts Award is perfect for you — and it can earn you a Level 1 national qualification.

The award will usually take around 40 hours to complete. You need to create your own portfolio about your interests and your progress. Collect and record evidence of everything you do along the way.

Level 1 Award in the Arts (Ofqual accreditation number: 501/0081/6)

QCF credit value: 6

enjoying the arts take part in an arts activity choose anything from sculpture to fashion to music production and record your progress

go to an arts event record your views, collect programmes and other information and share your thoughts with others

arts heroes and heroines which artist or arts practitioner inspires you? Research the story of his or her life and work

arts skills share share your arts skills by helping to run a workshop, or by giving a demonstration and explanation of your skills to others

opposite: photo Bhavesh Jadva, 18, Peshkar Productions, Oldham

Bronze Arts Award

‘Getting involved in Arts Award has opened up so many avenues for me. Making friends and meeting new people who’ve shared their expertise has given me the tools to be more independent. I got a lot more than I imagined.’ Bhavesh

Bhavesh achieved his Bronze Arts Award with Peshkar Productions, focusing on photography and theatre. He took photos of his local area around the themes of ‘beautiful’ and ‘ugly’ and shared his skills with his next-door neighbour who was new to photography techniques. The arts event Bhavesh chose to review was a performance of Deathtrap at his local theatre and he also explored the career of Danny Boyle.

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Level 2 Award in the Arts (Ofqual accreditation number: 500/9914/0)

QCF credit value: 10

Silver Arts AwardChallenge yourself and build your creativity

Through the Silver Arts Award you’ll develop your arts skills and understanding, lead activities in the art form of your choice and achieve a Level 2 national qualification.

The award will usually take around 60 hours to complete. You need to build a portfolio that tracks your arts experience and shows your development. Collect and create evidence for everything you do along the way.

There are two units:

arts practicearts challenge set yourself a challenge in your chosen arts activity through discussion with your adviser. Plan your work and review your achievements

arts events review shows, exhibitions or events and share your views with others

arts research find out about arts activities in your area and beyond and research arts training and jobs

arts leadershipShare your skills with others by leading workshops or working in a team to run a project. Your role could involve passing on arts and media skills or taking charge of a particular aspect. You plan, deliver and review your arts leadership project

opposite: photo Paul Maven

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‘Arts Award has allowed me to take ownership of my work and has taken me on a personal journey leading to a huge amount of opportunities. I learnt how to direct, I learnt about lighting, set design, acting and so much more. What I once considered out of reach seems more attainable... it is like having a gold star on my CV!’ Ellie

Ellie achieved her Silver Arts Award at York Theatre Royal. As part of her arts challenge she assisted the directors of the adaptation of The Railway Children which was running at the theatre. For her arts leadership project, Ellie helped to direct a youth theatre production. She ran warm-up games for every session and designed a vocal workshop around dialogue and projection. Ellie has gone on to achieve her Gold Arts Award.

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opposite: photo Paul Maven

Gold Arts AwardDrive your personal development in the arts

Gold Arts Award is our highest recognition of your abilities as a young artist and creative arts leader. Working at this level will extend your creativity, communication, planning and leadership skills, and you’ll gain a Level 3 national qualification.

The award will usually take around 90 hours to complete. You need to build a portfolio which shows your arts achievement and reflects your development as an artist and arts leader.

There are two units:

personal arts developmentarts practice gain experience of a new area of the arts and develop new art work by collaborating with another artist

the wider arts sector get involved in the arts world through placements, volunteering, training and research

research and review go to high-quality arts events, use them to influence your work and find out about the artists and their career paths

form a view make the case for an arts issue that you care about

arts project leadershipTake individual responsibility for researching, planning, running and reviewing your own arts project with a public outcome. You can work with others, but you must take responsibility for a distinct creative part of the project. You plan your project, organising the people and resources needed. You deliver the project, working effectively with others, and review the project, collecting feedback from all who take part

Level 3 Certificate in the Arts (Ofqual accreditation number: 500/9666/7)

QCF credit value: 15 UCAS* Tariff points: 35

*Universities and Colleges Admissions Service

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‘I have learnt about how art can be used in future life, and how you need to have more than a talent to do well — you need business skills as well. I expect that I will refer back to my Gold Arts Award because of the transferable skills it develops, such as time management, organisation, planning, people skills and communication.’ Phoebe

As part of her Gold Arts Award, Phoebe planned and delivered an interactive visual art installation, explored digital imaging using Photoshop and took on the role of secretary at a youth music group. She also explored careers in arts restoration and took up a placement at a top London firm.

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Arts Award facts what?w Arts Award offers a framework for

arts activities and projects, as well as providing motivation and recognition for young people’s achievements

w Arts Award has five levels, four of which (Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold) are accredited qualifications on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Discover is an introductory level

w Arts Award assesses how young people develop in their chosen arts activities rather than achievement of a specific art form skill level

w Young people can gain awards through work in any art form. This includes creative, technical and support roles

who?w Young people aged 7–25 can take part.

Bronze, Silver and Gold are only open to the 11+ age range

w A trained professional called an Arts Award adviser supports children and young people and then assesses their progress — usually an arts or youth worker, or a teacher

w A trained Arts Award moderator checks the adviser’s assessment for the accredited levels

where?w Young people work towards their

Arts Award at an Arts Award centre

w Any organisation that supports young people’s arts activities can register as a centre if it employs or links with an Arts Award adviser

w An Arts Award centre might be an art gallery, theatre, school, college, youth club or arts project

w Individuals may also register as Arts Award centres, providing they have trained as advisers

how?w Young people gather evidence of their

creative and skills development which they present as an arts log or portfolio in any format

w Young people can work towards Arts Awards within, outside and beyond school or college

w Arts Award advisers facilitate arts experiences, support progress and assess arts logs and portfolios

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■ take part in the arts

■ attend and review an arts event

■ research an artist

■ share arts skills

Bronze AwardLevel 1 on Qualifications and Credit Framework 40 guided learning hours (+20 ILH*)

■ complete an arts challenge

■ attend and review an arts event

■ research arts careers

■ plan, deliver and review a leadership project

■ experiment and create original artwork

■ research the wider arts sector

■ undertake placement and/or volunteering

■ debate an arts issue

■ plan, deliver and review an arts project

Gold Award35 UCAS points Level 3 on Qualifications and Credit Framework 90 guided learning hours (+60 ILH*)

Silver AwardLevel 2 on Qualifications and Credit Framework 60 guided learning hours (+35 ILH*)

■ take part in the arts

■ experience arts organisations and artists

■ create an art work

■ present your exploration

Arts Award ExploreEntry Level 3 on Qualifications and Credit Framework 25 guided learning hours (+10 ILH*)

Arts Award Discover20 hours (recommended)

■ take part in the arts

■ experience artists’ work

■ share your discovery

*ILH = recommended independent learning hours in addition to the guided learning hours. For more detailed information go to www.artsaward.co.uk/qualification

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adviser training and support To become an Arts Award adviser, individuals must successfully complete a training course. These are run across the country and can be booked through the Arts Award website.

We offer a range of post-training support to advisers through the website, national helpdesk, newsletters and regional events.

moderation and certificatesFollowing external moderation, certificates for those who pass the accredited levels are sent to the centre within six weeks. There is a range of moderation options, which can be booked through the Arts Award website. Discover certificates are issued on submission of the adviser’s assessment and young people’s details to Trinity.

models of deliveryThere is a wide range of approaches to delivering Arts Award and many are illustrated through case studies www.artsaward.org.uk/inmysetting

■ weekly clubs or groups ■ short courses and holiday projects■ partnership projects■ whole year-group and class projects■ extra-curricular programmes and

enrichment options■ work experience and volunteering placements■ one-to-one mentoring ■ residential and outreach projects ■ arts festivals and artists in residence

Advisers choose the approach that suits their setting, considering existing commitments, the support young people may need and the nature of the activities. The ratio of adviser to young people will vary according to these circumstances — as a rough guide we suggest 1:25. We recommend that centres integrate the Arts Award framework within existing activities and use it to structure project planning.

Half-day Discover & Explore adviser training: covers how to deliver and assess Arts Award Discover and Explore and includes delivery ideas and planning

Full-day Bronze & Silver adviser training: covers how to deliver and assess Bronze and Silver Arts Award and includes presentations, case studies and discussion

Half-day Gold adviser training: for advisers wishing to support young people through Gold Arts Award (trainees must have successfully completed Bronze & Silver adviser training)

in-house training: cost-effective and tailor-made training for groups of six or more (can be run over one or two twilight sessions)

Half-day Arts Award Extra: for advisers wishing to refresh or further develop their understanding of running Arts Award at Bronze or Silver levels

Half-day Briefing Seminar: for those planning to oversee, fundraise for and/or manage an Arts Award programme. The course covers the framework and an overview of running Arts Award, and explores the fit with existing programmes

www.artsaward.org.uk/booktraining

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Discover & Explore adviser training £110 per person£55 per person plus a trainer’s fee (minimum £200 plus expenses)

Bronze & Silver adviser training £145 per person£63 per person plus a trainer’s fee (minimum £300 plus expenses)

Gold adviser training £95 per person£48 per person plus a trainer’s fee (minimum £200 plus expenses)

costs

materialsper person

save up to £200 with our multipacks

5 25 50 100

Discover log & stickers £3 £12 £59 £111 £213

Explore log & stickers £3.50 £14 £68 £130 £248

Bronze guidance booklet & badge £4.50 £18 £85 £165 £320

Silver guidance booklet & badge £5.50 £21 £100 £195 £380

Gold guidance booklet & badge £6 £23 £105 £200 £390

moderation and certificate fees (per portfolio or arts log)1–24 per centre 25–49 per centre 50–99 per centre 100+ per centre

Discover certificate £2.50 £2 £1.50 £1

Explore (postal/online only) £9.50 £9 £8.50 £8

Bronze £18 £18 £16 £15

Silver £21 £21 £19 £18

Gold £32 £32 £31 £30

Centres can book a moderation at their own centre (minimum fee £350), have a joint moderation with another centre (minimum fee £90) or book a postal moderation for groups of 1–5 young people

support coursesBriefing Seminar £95

Arts Award Extra £90

open to allThe award embraces all cultural interests and backgrounds and can be used to help engage particular groups such as those not in education or employment, or individuals with specific needs.

young people’s storiesDiscover more about Arts Award by reading the stories of young people who have achieved awards at each level

www.artsaward.org.uk/discoverstories www.artsaward.org.uk/explorestories www.artsaward.org.uk/bronzestories www.artsaward.org.uk/silverstories www.artsaward.org.uk/goldstories

support from the arts worldMany organisations support young people doing Arts Award so check what your local arts organisation or museum can offer. They may be able to tailor workshops or visits to support your Arts Award programme

www.artsaward.org.uk/welcome

partnershipsArts Award works in collaboration with many different organisations to increase young people’s access to the award. We work closely with national bodies to embed Arts Award in their programme. Our current partners range from the Royal Shakespeare Company to The Scout Association to Parliament’s Education Service

www.artsaward.org.uk/partnerships

recruitment and promotionA range of optional Arts Award items such as folders, t-shirts, pens, USB memory sticks and bags can be ordered from www.artsaward.org.uk/shop, along with free promotional materials (postage fee applies).

Arts Award Access FundThe Arts Award Access Fund provides small grants to individuals or groups who need financial help to achieve an Arts Award. Grants of £100–£1,500 are available

www.artsaward.org.uk/accessfundinfo

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Gateshead Council Arts Development Team working with The Cedars Special School photo Fiona Kelly, The Brooksbank School photo Paul Maven, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea photo Paul Maven

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You can keep up to date with Arts Award on Facebook and Twitter and check out young people’s art work on YouTube, Flickr and Vimeo www.artsaward.org.uk/yourspace

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helpdesk 020 7820 6178

enquiries@artsaward.org.uk

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The Arts Award team is here to help at every stage. Get in touch whether you are looking to get started, deliver the award, arrange moderation or promote your programme.

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