Sunday 15th of January 2012
The Film: 21st Century Literacy findings report will be available to download in PDF form on this website shortly. Please take a look at our teaser pages, containing ten key messages that promote film education; and the results of our UK-wide teacher and pupil opinion survey, by clicking the links below.
The full report will contain: an advocacy document that makes the case for film education with evidence supporting each of the ten key messages; blueprints for our pilot projects so that they can be emulated; a set of case studies giving detail of some great instances of film education in practice; as well as the survey results and key messages.
Please take a look at our key messages and statistics below, and sign up to receive an email when the full report is published using the 'get involved' link to the left.
Monday 6th of June 2011
We are currently running a UK wide survey to research the benefits of using film in the classroom.
The research we are undertaking is about film related projects that are conducted during lesson time, but outside of Film or Media Studies lessons. The questionnaire should take no more than 10 minutes and can be accessed online.
You will automatically be entered into a free prize draw to win an iPad 2 16GB if you meet the eligibility criteria. To be eligible you must be a teacher who has used film in school in a subject other than Film or Media Studies within the last three years, and have completed the questionnaire by Friday 15th July 2011.
More information and links to the questionnaire can be found in the Evidence section of our website.
We are trying to build up as wide a picture as possible so please feel free to pass this on to other colleagues who have used film in the classroom.
Many thanks in advance.
Tuesday 22nd of March 2011
Our next regional seminar will be held on Thursday, 12th May, 10am to 3:30pm, at Light House in Wolverhampton.
The seminar, which is free of charge, will provide an essential opportunity for professionals working across the West Midlands to hear about the latest initiatives and resources in film education, and share best practice. There will be a selection of National and Regional speakers, and opportunities to network.
Please register on our eventbrite page.
Tuesday 22nd of March 2011
You can view our Twitter feed here. Please follow us for updates and info about the educational uses of film - @film_literacy
Monday 31st of January 2011
Our next regional seminar will be held on Friday 18th March, 11am to 3:30pm, at the National Media Museum in Bradford. The event will be run as part of the Bradford International Film Festival.
The seminar, which is free of charge,
will provide an essential opportunity for professionals working across Yorkshire to
hear about the latest initiatives and resources in film education, and share
best practice. There will be a selection of National and Regional speakers, and opportunities to network.
Friday 21st of January 2011
We have just published Using Film in Schools: A Practical Guide (PDF, 3MB), written by Media Education Wales director Tom Barrance. This is an essential guide for schools who want to deliver film activities in and out of the classroom, helping teachers and headteachers integrate filmmaking, watching and critical analysis across the curriculum.
The 50-page document is available to download for free (by clicking the link above, or from our resources page, and covers how film can be used across the curriculum and for other outcomes; equipment and spaces for viewing, discussing and making films; film education resources and support; and how copyright and the law affects film education.
Thursday 13th of January 2011
ffilmouth Chapter, Cardiff, 9 February 2011
If you want to use film, filmmaking or animation with children and young people, you should attend Ffilmyouth. This one-day training conference is for teachers (Primary, Secondary, FE), youth workers, education advisory staff, filmmakers, cinema educators and media and arts practitioners.
A range of sessions (led by experienced practitioners from Welsh and UK-wide organisations) covers film, literacy and the curriculum; film and youth work; filmmaking with limited equipment; using world cinema and archive film; film education in cinemas; where to find resources and more.
For more details and to book please visit www.mediaedwales.org.uk/ffilmyouth
Ffilmyouth is produced by Media Education Wales and is part of 'Building Audiences', a Film Agency for Wales project funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Wednesday 16th of June 2010
Now that we're approaching the halfway stage of Film: 21st Century Literacy, we thought it was the right time to update you all about developments past, present and future. We're planning a review event and update in early July.Meanwhile, here's a quick snapshot:Pilot New Partnerships at Regional Level Successful pilots are running in Wales, Yorkshire and the East Midlands with an additional 6 projects due to report back before the end of 2010.
- Develop Online Archive Resources A major project with Yorkshire Film Archive has been developed for Screen Heritage UK.
- Support the Growth of Film Clubs The goal was to build a uk-wide network of 7,000 over 3 years.
- There are currently 4,107 Film Clubs across the UK More Resources for British Films A brand new Screen West Midlands/BFI project entitled 'Rushes' will launch next month.
- Expand Services in Rural Locations and Areas without Cinemas. A pilot project in Herefordshire is exploring ways of delivering more services in rural locations. A report will be forthcoming later in the year.
- Provide more Professional Development Programmes for Teachers and Practitioners. A range of research in CPD is already being delivered and there will be additional activities in the second half of phase one.
Wednesday 16th of June 2010
Over the last few weeks there have been a range of high-profile activities involving film and young people - these include:
- The First Light Awards - www.firstlightonline.co.uk/fl-awards
- A New Vision of Europe conference at BFI - www.filmeducation.org/training/a_new_vision_of_europe
- We'd also like to highlight the following upcoming opportunities:
- Media Literacy Conference: London, November 19th & 20th - www.mlc2010.org.uk
- Ideas Tap - a network and funding body for emerging talent offers funding and support. - www.ideastap.com
Wednesday 16th of June 2010
CPD is a central aim identified in the strategy and to help deliver this aim Media Education Wales has produced a study that examines the feasibility of delivering CPD to practitioners working with film and young people. This was funded through Film: 21st Century Literacy as one of the pilot projects. A number of recommendations are being discussed with Film Agency Wales and there will be further news in the coming months.
Wednesday 16th of June 2010
One of the aims of the Film: 21st Century Literacy strategy was to ensure evidence and research was helping to shape our activities and to help achieve this we've launched the UK's largest survey into the provision of film-based experience for young people. This includes a vast range of activities, from classroom-based learning to after-school film clubs, plus the provision of resources to teach film studies to informal development activities using filmmaking skills.
Our goal is to:
- Build a broad understanding of activities at local, regional and national levels
- Learn how this shared experience can be used to greater benefit
- Advocate for more provision of film-based experiences to help young people
This will only be possible with direct guidance and feedback from people like you, so we would ask you to take ten minutes and complete our short online questionnaire:
There is a wealth of film education work taking place across the UK. We want to showcase this work and share good practice. Please click on the map or use the drop-down menu above to see what's happening in each nation and region.
Film: 21st Century Literacy, 91 Berwick Street, London, W1F 0BP
Adam Cooper - Strategy Manager adam@21stcenturyliteracy.org.uk
Ruth Brooks - Strategy Coordinator ruth@21stcenturyliteracy.org.uk
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