University of Bristol upcoming courses

DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA LIFELONG LEARNING

DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE 2008-2010

This two year part time writing course enables you to develop the techniques specific to writing for Theatre, Radio Drama, Television, Film and Animation. You will build up a portfolio of scripts, working towards a Diploma in Higher Education. The course is taught by experienced professionals, many of them working within the creative industries. You do not need formal qualifications in order to participate, just a passion for writing.
Classes are held weekly on Monday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm and on 2 Saturdays per term.

Applicants will be asked to include a short piece of creative writing as part of their application and to come for an interview.

For further details and application form, contact:

Isobel Pierce Department of Drama,
University of Bristol
Cantocks Close,
Woodland Road,
Bristol BS8 1UP

tel: 0117 954 5471

email: isobel.pierce@bristol.ac.uk

DIPLOMA IN FILM STUDIES, 2008-10

You love film and want to know more about it? This two year part-time Diploma comprises aims to develop your understanding and use of the language and concepts of film theory. It includes a short introduction to some practical aspects of the filmmaking process and to some of the issues faced by the film industry today.
Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm plus 1 day school per term
For information about the application process:

Call: 01179545471

Email: drama-lifelearn@bristol.ac.uk

Volunteers for new Knowle West Media Centre

Call for volunteer stewards to help out at the brand spanking new Knowle West Media Centre at the beginning of March.

The exhibition, Greenhouse Britain: Losing Ground, Gaining Wisdom, is running at KWMC from March 7 until April 2 as a joint venture with Arnolfini. The exhibition is by two of America’s foremost ecological artists, The Harrisons, and comprises a large relief map of the United Kingdom onto which a series of videos is projected, showing how Britain may change if, as predicted, climate change causes sea levels to rise. One element is a video showing the local effects of tidal change on the river Avon and Bristol.

If you’re interested in helping out or would like more info, please contact Katie Taylor at katie@kwmc.org.uk or call 01179030444

www.kwmc.org.uk

www.knowlewest.co.uk

Night in Easton

Easton Calling –Young People Wanted For Night In Easton Film and Culture
Project – Interviewing on February 2nd, 9th and 16th 2008 at Easton
Community Centre.

Local Film and Cinema co-operative Action Time Vision will be recruiting
24 young people to take part in a 6 week Heritage Research and 2 month
Filmmaking Project have been funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Heritage Research project will focus on the stories of Somali, Hindu,
Irish and Caribbean peoples using Bristol Central Library Services, local
people, and materials available through community organisations. The
research project will look at the cultures of peoples who have moved to
Bristol, the factors involved in people coming to Bristol, from the
personal to the social, political, historical to anecdotal.

The project will draw on real life stories, archives, media, music,
personal memorabilia and effects and the resources of community
organisations. Participants will be trained in research techniques such as
how to conduct an interview, speak in public, use new media, plan project,
team work and how to access resources.

Participants will then have the opportunity to make The ‘Night In Easton
film”. The film will be made and directed drawing on the participants real
life experience, depicting stories and issues that arise from their lives.
They will be mentored, facilitated and supported by film professionals and
create four stories set in the city, linked by taxi journeys.

The film will be exhibited along with the research project in community
venues, and be submitted to film festivals, and be part of Bristol Central
Library resources documenting the ongoing heritage and culture of Bristol

The Night In Easton project will be free to participants, and any young
person from any background is welcome to apply up to the age 25. Action
Time Vision is hoping for a diverse group for the group reflecting the
vibrancy and diversity of the city. Each participant will receive a £200
bursary to cover all expenses incurred in the project.

Interviews will be conducted on February 2nd, 9th and 16th at Easton
Community Centre between 12pm and 5pm.

For information on how to apply, please contact John Mayford of Action
Time Vision on 07970 416788 or email johnatv@riseup.net