summer media arts programme 2012
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Rainhill High School's Summer Media Arts Festival programme of events.TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to the third annual Summer Media Arts Festival which starts on Monday 2nd July and �nishes on Friday 13th July 2012.
A wide range of activities have been organized.
Your form teacher will let you know which activities you can be involved in.
Make sure that you put your name down with your form teacher and you might be picked- Good luck!
Any questions, see Mr Foley.
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LUNCHTIME PERFORMANCES
Every lunchtime during the Festival, there will be performances around school. Watch out for the following……
- Filmed Dance pieces on the big screens in the Dining rooms every day.
- Flashmobs- Throughout the festival, Year 10 dance students and the Rainhill High Dance Company will be performing a variety of Dance �ashmobs during lunchtimes. We are keeping the locations a secret so watch out for a �ashmob coming to an area near you!
- Di�erent Live Music every day, including the Wind band, an Acoustic Concert and Rock Bands!
- Zumba returns on each Tuesday and Friday lunchtime during the Festival. Get ready to join in!
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JAZZ DANCE WORKSHOP
MONDAY 2ND JULY 2012 Periods 1-2
What is it?
Jazz up and get ready to learn pieces from your favourite musical theatre perfor-mances. High kicks, leaps and �icks galore as you learn repertoire in musical theatre style. Get your jazz hands ready for this high energy workshop.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Years 7-10.
How many places are there?
20
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the work-shop.
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DANCE Company Tour
MONDAY 2ND-WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY 2012
For three days, the Dance Company will be on tour to local schools performing Dance works from this season’s repertoire.
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ARTS THEATRE INSTALLATION ART WORKSHOP
MONDAY 2ND JULY 2012 PERIODS 1-5
What is it?
A full day art workshop creating an Art Installation for the Arts Theatre. Who is it for?
Anybody in Year 7.
How many places are there?
20
How can I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop.
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INSTALLATION ART WORKSHOP
MONDAY 2ND JULY 2012 Periods 1-3
What is it?
An Art workshop in which you will create a large scale installation using patterns found within the environment.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Year 8.
How many places are there?
20
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop.
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PRIMARY DANCE DAY
TUESDAY 3RD JULY 2012
The Rainhill High Dance Department will be holding a full day dance workshop for any pupils in Years 4-6 from local primary schools. Workshops will cover a range of dance styles.
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STENCIL ART WORKSHOP
TUESDAY 3RD JULY 2012 Periods 1-3
What is it?
An Art workshop in which you will create giant stencils and arrange them along the walls of the Art and Science departments.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Year 8.
How many places are there?
20
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the work-shop.
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THEATRE TRIP TO SEE “LEGALLY BLONDE.”
WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY 2012
What is it?
A trip to the Theatre to see the popular show, “Legally Blonde.”
Who is it for?
Anybody in Years 8 and 9 who has chosen to study GCSE Drama or BTEC Performing Arts next year.
How do I get involved?
See Miss Prior. Places are awarded on a “�rst come �rst served” basis.
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MUSIC WORKSHOP WITH LOCAL BAND, “HARLEQUIN”
THURSDAY 5TH JULY Periods 1-3
What is it?
If you’re interested to �nd out what it is like to be in a band and you play an instru-ment, then sign up for this workshop. You will be able to make music with local band, “Harlequin” from Liverpool.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Years 7-10.
How many places are there?
15
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop.
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MEDIA STUDIES CELEBRATION EVENING
THURSDAY 5TH JULY 4:00PM-6:00PM in D Block.
An opportunity to share and celebrate the work that has been produced by students this year in a range of Media. All welcome.
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INSTALLATION ART WORKSHOP
MONDAY 2ND JULY 2012 Periods 1-3
What is it?
An Art workshop in which you will create a large scale installation using patterns found within the environment.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Year 8.
How many places are there?
20
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop.
PRIMARY BOYS DANCE DAY
FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2012
Street Dance Company, UCREW will be leading a full day workshop for 25 boys in Years 4-6 from local primary schools.
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ART DEPARTMENT TRIP TO TATTON PARK
FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2012
Year 9 students who have opted for Visual arts subjects have the opportunity to go to Tatton Park to learn more about the courses they have opted for and to get to know their teachers.
Any questions, see your Art teacher.
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DANCE INSTALLATIONS
FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2012.
Year 11 dancers will be performing live dance installations in two key community areas in St Helens. One group will perform a pop culture piece in Rainhill Park and the second group will perform a contemporary dance piece at “The Dream.”
ANIMATION WORKSHOP
FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2012. PERIODS 1-2
What is it?
A Media Studies workshop to create your own animated character using plasticine or lego and make a piece of animation using stop- motion techniques.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Years 7-9.
How many places are there?
20
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop. You must bring in your own lego toys.
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CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKSHOP
MONDAY 9TH JULY 2012. Periods 1-3
What is it?
A challenging Contemporary Dance workshop. You will learn about dance techniques and practitioners and develop your knowledge and skills in Contemporary Dance and learn a unique piece of repertoire which you will perform as a completed dance piece.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Year 10.
How many places are there?
20
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop.
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MAKING MOVIE TRAILERS WORKSHOP
MONDAY 9TH JULY 2012. LUNCHTIME.
What is it?
An opportunity to learn how to make Movie trailers using I-pad technology.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Year 7.
How many places are there?
6
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the work-shop.
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ARTS THEATRE INSTALLATION ART WORKSHOP
MONDAY 9TH JULY 2012 PERIODS 1-5
What is it?
A full day art workshop creating an Art Installation for the Arts Theatre. Who is it for?
Anybody in Year 7.
How many places are there?
20
How can I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop.
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FLYING FLAPPERS ART WORKSHOP
MONDAY 9TH JULY 2012. PERIODS 1-5.
What is it?
An Art workshop making Flying �appers and card mobiles.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Years 7-9.
How many places are there?
20
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the work-shop.
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MAKING MOVIE TRAILERS WORKSHOP
TUESDAY 10TH JULY 2012. LUNCHTIME.
What is it?
An opportunity to learn how to make Movie trailers using I-pad technology.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Year 8.
How many places are there?
6
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop.
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ANIMATION WORKSHOP
FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2012. PERIODS 1-2
What is it?
A Media Studies workshop to create your own animated character using plasticine or lego and make a piece of animation using stop- motion techniques.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Years 7-9.
How many places are there?
20
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop. You must bring in your own lego toys.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP
TUESDAY 10th JULY 2012 Periods 1-3
What is it?
A practical drama workshop exploring approaches to performing the works of William Shakespeare.
Who is it for?
Year 12 Theatre Studies students.
How many places are there?
22
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CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKSHOP
MONDAY 9TH JULY 2012. Periods 1-3
What is it?
A challenging Contemporary Dance workshop. You will learn about dance techniques and practitioners and develop your knowledge and skills in Contemporary Dance and learn a unique piece of repertoire which you will perform as a completed dance piece.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Year 10.
How many places are there?
20
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop.
TAP DANCE WORKSHOP
TUESDAY 10th JULY 2012 Periods 4-5
What is it?
A Tap dance Masterclass workshop to learn new skills in Tap dancing.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Years 7-10.
How many places are there?
20
How do I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop.
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TRIP TO WARNER BROTHERS STUDIOS IN LONDON
WEDNESDAY 11TH JULY 2012.
What is it?
The Media Studies Department is running a trip to the Warner Brothers Studio Tour in London for a behind the scenes tour of the “Harry Potter” �lm series. The tour will reveal some closely guarded secrets including facts about the special e�ects and animatronics that made these �lms so successful.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Years 10-12.
How many places are there?
45
How do I get involved?
See Miss Critchley in D104. Places are awarded on a “�rst come �rst served” basis.
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ARTS THEATRE INSTALLATION ART WORKSHOP
MONDAY 9TH JULY 2012 PERIODS 1-5
What is it?
A full day art workshop creating an Art Installation for the Arts Theatre. Who is it for?
Anybody in Year 7.
How many places are there?
20
How can I get involved?
Tell your form teacher to put your name down for this workshop. The names will be chosen at random. If you are selected, you will be told the week before the workshop.
INTER- HOUSE ARTS COMPETITION
“RAINHILL’S GOT TALENT!” FRIDAY 13TH JULY.
What is it?
A Performing Arts talent show.
Who is it for?
Anybody in Years 7-10.
How do I get involved?
Tell your Head of House that you want to audition and prepare a piece for the audi-tion at lunchtime on 26th June.
