VADEA

NOTICE OF AGM

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VADEA 2011 AGM

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Now that the ACARA and BOS surveys are complete, it's time to relax and have a great break!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all @ VADEA :)

ACARA SURVEY CLOSING FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER

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Have heard there are only 300 Visual Arts responses!

Respond NOW! Be heard!!

DO NOT let this sub-standard curriculum get by you - it is your career/students that will suffer!

Issue Eight

ALL NEWSLETTERS ON VADEA WEBSITE

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For a full suite of newsletters go to the VADEA website

NEWSLETTER #6 VADEA Edition

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E BULLETIN # 2

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E Bulletin Issue Two

Draft Shape Paper for the Arts....Improvement? REALLY???

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OUR FIRST E-BULLETIN

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E Bulletin Issue One

THE ARTS DRAFT SHAPE PAPER RELAEASED

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The Arts Draft Shape Paper has been released.

It is a frightening document which proposes a participatory approach to The Arts rather than any deep learning! Visual Arts in NSW, will be reduced from 100 hours to 13 hours!

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! GO TO THE ACARA WEBSITE AND SUBMIT A RESPONSE.

THE ARTS SURVEY

It is important for the future of Visual Arts in Australia that this approach is rejected! We want an aspirational and not a regressive curriculum!

We are happy to change to something equal or better than what we have now - but this is NOT it!

Go to the VADEA website for much more information.

In the news

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The Visual Arts and the National Curriculum.

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Conference success

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Wow, what a conference!

Such a wonderful mix of issues and perspectives expressed by so many outstanding contributors in art education and the Visual Arts. So many ideas to mull over the next few days.

I love Visual Arts...

For me, the conference further concreted my love for my teaching subject, and further highlighted the urgent need to preserve the subject for future generations. There is so much to lose in compromising the quality of the subject and so much to gain in moving forward.

Count me in for the work we must do to make sure the National Curriculum values our subject as much as we do.

I look forward to updates on the Blog site, Face Book, Twitter and the brand new and very beautiful VADEA website.

Sally
VADEA Secretary

CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!

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BE QUICK THERE ARE LIMITED SPACES AND WONDERFUL SPEAKERS!
VADEA Conference Registration Form 2010

NEW WORKSHOP 7-10 BEST PRACTICE 15th MAY 2010

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THE STORY SO FAR - NSW VA CURRICULUM

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KT Final the Arts Aust Curr VADEA Website

NEW VADEA WEBSITE IS LIVE!!

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At last we have our new website up and running.

There is plenty of room to add content and news and still lots to explore!!
If you have items we could all benefit from please email the "webmaster" and we will update the site. All VADEA officers can now be contacted via the website also - just check out who you would like to contact and your email will be directed to them by the administrator.
All the items from this blog have been migrated to the website and whilst this will still be updated (for a while anyway) it will be replicated at the website.

Please have a squizz at the website as it is very "pretty"! Also a BIG thank you to Amy Yongsiri and her "boys" (aka web designers) for all their fantastic work!!
Have fun exploring........

VADEA WEBSITE

VOKI - CHECK THIS OUT!

2010-03-25T21:42:00.004+11:00

VOKI is a free service that allows you to create personal speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile and email. Go HERE for more info!
Press PLAY for a special message!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL CLOSING SOON!!!

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Have you forgotten to renew your membership to the Visual Arts & Design Educators Association NSW (VADEA) for 2010, or perhaps you are considering joining VADEA for the first time?

The early bird membership ends March 31- next week!!

Act fast, act now, and save money!

Don’t risk missing out on hearing about interesting events planned for this year. JOIN UP!!

If you have already joined up for 2010, thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to meeting you soon at one of the VADEA events.

EXHIBITION @ OBJECT GALLERY

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OPENING - 9th April 6-8pm

ADOBE CS 5 LAUNCHING SOOOON

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With the right tools, your creative horizon changes. A tree is still timber, but suddenly in a whole new way. Old ideas germinate again, and new ideas branch into unexpected opportunities. Welcome to Adobe® Creative Suite® 5 - software that will allow you to reach more people, more effectively, in more places, with whatever masterpiece you can imagine.

Join us for the exclusive Asia Pacific Online Unveiling Event, Tuesday April 13, 2010. INFO HERE

COFA TALKS START AGAIN

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COFA Partnerships with remote Aboriginal Communities

WHO Dr Vivien Johnson, Kasumi Ejiri, Dr Jennifer Biddle, Dr Jennifer Deger

WHEN Tuesday, March 30 @ 6:00pm

WHERE College of Fine Arts, Main Lecture Theatre (EGO2), Cnr Oxford Street & Greens Road, Paddington

COST Free & Open to the Public

March 30th Romote Comm Unites

EXHIBITION AS SITE - BIENNALE PREVIEW

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Come to a great seminar and get the low-down on the Biennale too!
WEDNESDAY 31st March 5:30 - 7:30 MCA ONLY $20!!

VADEA EAS Workshop

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS AT THE END OF MARCH!!!

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WEBQUEST

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Last year I did some in-school inservice run by Macquarie University's ICT Centre. The course was called eMints and on the whole was pretty useless, but.............we did do one thing that worked well and that I have used with my students, both last year and more fully this year.

It is a webquest and the students were required to make a "scavenger hunt" style postcard that represented interactivity. In addition to this they had to present all their research and evaluations etc in my Webquest and effectively it has meant that each student has built a "mini" personal website.

If you would like to know more, click our VA logo above or have a look HERE. You can view without signing in:)

ART MONTH

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WATTERS GALLERY is hosting a number of artists talks this month. See the OUTLINE below and the DETAILS here.
Go along, learn "stuff", have fun!
Free Talk Wednesday Printable[3]

WOMEN'S WORK?

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Apparently the Biennale about to open at The Whitney (NYC) is being deemed the Women's Biennale as half of the artists being shown are female. Read more from The New York Times (excerpt below)

Nonetheless, more than half the artists represented are women, a record for the Whitney’s marquee exhibition. Bonami and Gary Carrion-Murayari, his associate curator, say the number was happenstance. They intend their survey, titled simply “2010,” only to reflect the tenor of American art right now, which they see as “somber and intimate.” Not feminine.

AMAZING RESOURCE FROM THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (NYC)

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From: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pcgn/ho_1992.5147.htm

Just cruising The Met site (as you do) and am again amazed at the resources there. This one is great as not only is there information on periods of art etc but they are accompanied by thematic essays.
Here is some info about the Heilbrunn Timeline and of course a link!

The Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, funded by the Heilbrunn Foundation, New Tamarind Foundation, and Zodiac Fund, is a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The Metropolitan Museum's curatorial, conservation, and education staff research and write the Timeline, which is an invaluable reference and research tool for students, educators, scholars, and anyone interested in the study of art history and related subjects. First launched in 2000, the Timeline now extends from prehistory to the present day. It will continue to expand in scope and depth, and reflect the most up-to-date scholarship.

Go exploring through images, maps and essays..........enjoy!

ON YOUR WAY TO NYC??

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From MoMA website: William Kentridge. Drawing from Stereoscope 1998–99. Charcoal, pastel, and colored pencil on paper, 47 1/4 x 63" (120 x 160 cm).

New Kentridge exhibition about to open at MoMA NYC.
Should be worth a visit...........even online!

MORE ONLINE LEARNING FROM ADOBE

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Go to the Adobe site for all the details of their latest online offerings:)

DESIGN WORKSHOP FLYER

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VADEA ESD Workshop_xxxFinal Flyer 2_10-2

AND THE WINNER IS SYDNEY

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Feel like attending an "international" conference on your own turf for a change?
Well the "gang" who had their conference in Venice last year are coming to Sydney University this year! Here is their website info.

Why not submit a paper? Info here - deadline March 11th 2010.

The 2010 Conference will be held in University of Sydney, Australia from 22-25 July 2010.
The 2010 Arts Conference will address a range of critically important issues and themes relating to the arts in society. Plenary speakers will include leading thinkers and practitioners in the arts, as well as paper, workshop and colloquium presentations by researchers and practitioners in all fields of artistic engagement.

BOUT THAT WEEKEND IN MAY.....

2010-02-10T19:08:00.007+11:00

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Photoshop master class weekend- Digiscapes II

Join art and design educators for an inspirational residential weekend
of teacher professional development at our award winning Education
Centre. Workshops will explore photoshop, photography and e-learning.
Expert tuition is provided by Photoshop gurus Di Goodman and Kerry
Short, with years of integrating digital techniques and e-learning in
the secondary art and design curriculum. Develop personal skills and
explore teaching and learning in the creative use of Photoshop in a
studio setting. Explore online collaborative learning spaces and
discover colour management tools and digital printing

Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 May

Boyd Education Centre, Riversdale
For further details contact Education Manager Mary Preece
mary@bundanon.com.au, 4422 2100

BIENNALE IS STARTING TO GET REALLY EXCITING

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Wang Qingsong's installation will feature in the Biennale. From ABC news article

Interesting article on ABC news on the Biennale. I am impatient to see this installation!
Be sure to sign up for the updates from Facebook and the eNews from the Biennale site:) Program highlights announced today!!

FEEL LIKE A WEEKEND AWAY IN MAY?

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Stay tuned..........

FIRST WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR

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EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN OBJECT GALLERY SURRY HILLS
Monday 15th March 9:30 - 3:30 $80.00

See FLYER for more details.

The talks will be held at Object Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition State.Respond: Exploring Sustainable Design.

Creative directors of 5 design studios were asked to respond to a statement about design and sustainability. This resulted in transformation of Object Gallery into a laboratory of ideas exhibiting the words and designs of designers with very different practices.

CONTEMPORARY ART EVENTS @ AGNSW

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Looks like some great things coming up at the AGNSW.

Gilbert & George on Valentine's Day!!

BACK TO SCHOOL - ON THE WEB

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Another batch of online seminars from Adobe for you to perusal. Enjoy:)

GREAT REFERENCE SITE

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R.E.W.I.R.E.D

An independent initiative from Gary Poulton, Visual Arts, Photography and Design Teacher, Sydney, NSW.

The purpose of this site is to make available a range of resources for Visual Arts, Photography and Design Educators. The primary orientation of the site is for NSW HSC Curriculum.

TIME TO TRAIN?

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Adobe is offering more e-seminars in January. Check it out here and get ready for school?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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REMEMBER to respond to the ACARA information if possible! But also have a wonderful holiday and come back next year refreshed and ready for what ever they throw at us! Hope Santa is good to you:)

NEW ACARA UPDATE

2009-12-15T09:59:00.006+11:00

This the latest update from ACARA - some VERY IMPORTANT news about the arts lead writer - NOT a Visual Arts person and not affiliated with NSW!
A Drama Professor!
Here at the ACARA site.

Your thoughts?

2010 MEMBERSHIP OPEN - EARLY BIRD SPECIALS!

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Membership Letter 2010 Final[1]

Vadea Membership Form for 2010[1][1]

2010 VADEA EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

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At the AGM on the 2nd December 2009 the following people we voted into Executive positions. They are now our representatives in the art and school world. Please support them when needed. CONGRATULATIONS!
Organisation 2010

RECORD PRICE FOR A WARHOL

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Times may be tough for you, but not for a certain Andy Warhol collector. Warhol’s infamous Eight Elvises just sold for a whopping $100 million.
See the full article here at Juxtapose Magazine

It's little gems like this that kids love ha ha:)

MISSED THE FORUM??

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Here is a link to the UNSW TV, where the sound recording has been uploaded.

COFA/VADEA Forum on the Arts

Worth a listen!!

TEACHER TEACH THYSELF!

2009-11-28T08:34:00.003+11:00

Adobe have some interesting seminars online this month. Go to their website for more details.
3 December
Converting your standard PDF files into interactive documents with ease.

Would be good for Digital Portfolios which are all the rage now:)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE VADEA AGM

WEDNESDAY 2nd DECEMBER 5PM 2009

PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS COUNCIL
101 - 105 NORTON STREET
LEICHHARDT
VADEA - AGM Positions Amended

XMAS CHEER FROM ADOBE

2009-11-09T23:56:00.004+11:00

Go to their website for more details Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8 SRP: A$169 - could be a good reward for all your hard work this year:)

IMPORTANT FORUM - ARTS IN THE CURRICULUM

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We are holding a joint forum at:

COFA on 10th November 5-7:30pm

to discuss the position of Arts in the National Curriculum. Come and hear many high profile speakers and have your say - remember it may be YOUR JOB on the line!!!

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - AND ARE DONE THROUGH THE PTC

Contact: Y.Little@ptc.nsw.edu.au

Special Forum AH&AE[1]

GREAT NEW BOOK - A SINGULAR VOICE

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OLAFUR ELIASSON MICROSITE NOW LIVE!

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To coincide with the exhibition Take your time: Olafur Eliasson opening 10 December, the MCA has launched a microsite dedicated to all things Eliasson.

Regularly updated posts feature artist profiles, interviews and articles about Eliasson's large-scale installations. All this and more at eliasson.com.au

NEW AMAZING ANIMATION

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Warning - a little violent (not very much), but technique is fantastic! How do people come up with these ideas and have the patience to carry them out???

VIDEOGIOCO by Donato Sansone from Enrico Ascoli - Sound Design on Vimeo.

Art Gallery of New South Wales: 40 years: Kaldor Public Art Projects

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This is a fantastic resource - you should explore!
Art Gallery of New South Wales: 40 years: Kaldor Public Art Projects

Shared via AddThis

NOWISM

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No idea what that is?? Well you need to go here and see!

October 2009 | As the future is uncertain, and the past is, well, the past, instant-gratification seeking consumers are embracing the ‘now’ with more passion than ever before. And despite this trend’s seemingly ephemeral character, it is rich in solid, applicable trend examples.
From their website.

TrendWatching is an interesting concept/website that sends "briefings" - great for BOW ideas and just to keep an eye on current thinking. Subscribe online.

JUXTAPOZ MAGAZINE

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Online version of the leading monthly contemporary and underground art bible, Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine, with featured articles, blogs, video, reader art, gallery guides, forums, and archives.
Text and images from their website

Great magazine! Is available here. You can also follow it on Twitter, Myspace and Facebook.
Interesting visuals and ideas to explore with classes or for your own pleasure. Enjoy!

ADOBE ONLINE CREATIVE FESTIVAL

2009-10-12T22:28:00.005+11:00

Take a deep dive into Adobe's current technology, as well as discover what the future holds for you, with the latest amazing features of Adobe Creative Suite showcasing Design Premium CS4 as well as other fantastic products.

Join this free online event targeted at professional and amateur creative designers, web designers and content creators, and benefit from Adobe's expert advice on how our technology helps you extend your creative skills and expand your design knowledge.

See the website for more details :)

NATIONAL ADVOCATES FOR ARTS EDUCATION

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CONSULTATION PAPER
NAAE-The Story So Far_update_14Sept

ART EDUCATION AUSTRALIA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

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Call for Abstracts

Art Education Australia is holding a Research Symposium at Monash University's Caulfield campus on Monday 16^th November, 2009.The Symposium is an attempt to identify emerging, current or recently completed research in Art Education as a starting point for the dissemination of this research.

This will be an informal, focused but relaxed event. It is intended to run back-to-back presentations in one venue. The intention is for researchers to give ‘snapshots’ of their research via 15 minute presentations, with time allowed for further discussion. If you wish to present a paper, please submit a 200 word abstract and a brief bio to bernard.hoffert@artdes.monash.edu.au and w.imms@unimelb.edu.au for consideration, EXTENDED TO 23 OCTOBER.

The fee for the Symposium is $150 ($100 for postgraduate students and AEA members) which includes a catered lunch and morning and afternoon tea. The venue is lecture theatre G1.04 in the Art and Design Building (Building G) on the Caulfield Campus of Monash University.

To register and for further information, go to www.arteducation.org.au

BUZZ FOR THE KALDOR PROJECTS EXHIBITION

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WHAT Kaldor Public Art Projects

WHO John Kaldor and Anthony Bond

WHEN Tuesday 6 October @ 6:00pm

WHERE College of Fine Arts, Main Lecture Theatre (EGO2), Cnr Oxford Street & Greens Road, Paddington

COST Free & Open to the Public

October 6th

KALDOR PEER2PEER (done by North Sydney Girls HS students)

View the video

RESPONSE TO THE ACARA POSITION PAPER

2009-10-01T22:58:00.000+10:00

VADEA Response Senior Curriculum Paper

CURRENT WHITELEY STUDIO EXHIBITION

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ICONIC WHITELEY 12th September 2009 - 4th April 2010

This collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings at the Whiteley Studio represents many facets of Brett Whiteley’s career. Several works are well-known favourites from his early success in Europe and Australia, from his late teens and early twenties, including the Abstraction, Christie and Zoo series, through to his popular Lavender Bay, Paris and Bird series. From Brett Whiteley Studio Website

NEW COOL ANIMATION BY BLU

2009-09-28T20:16:00.000+10:00

COMBO a collaborative animation by Blu and David Ellis (2 times loop) from blu on Vimeo.

ADOBE INNOVATION AWARD

2009-09-24T20:42:00.003+10:00

The stage is set for 14-19 year old students in Asia Pacific region who have unique stories to tell about their world. The 2009 Adobe School Innovation Awards will honour the most innovative print, web, and video projects created with Adobe software. Students can win valuable Adobe software - while schools and teachers will be honoured and rewarded! From Adobe Website
More information

Entries must be submitted by 15th December 2009

POWERHOUSE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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There are some interesting courses here and pretty easy to organise too.
Powerhouse Museum info.

WHY ART MATTERS?

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VERY relevant lecture! 22nd September 6pm COFA
September 22nd

ADOBE SEMINARS FOR OCTOBER

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Remember if e-Learning is your thing. Go to Adobe and have a look.

FILM FESTIVAL SEASON

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So those of you with clever film students it is now time to submit all that wonderful work! Film, animation, music and scripts all are eligible for prizes!

Closing dates are looming - so get burning!

V Fest works due Tuesday 15th September (eeekkk today) Must be on tape and include a V

Arts North Film Festival due on Friday 25th September see site for more info

Robin Anderson due Friday 2nd October see site for more info

Good luck, hope the next Gondry/Scorsese is in your class:)

AND IF E-SEMINARS ARE EASIER?

2009-09-14T21:37:00.002+10:00

Adobe are also offering e-seminars on all sorts of things including:

Digital Videos 14th September (little late sorry!)
Digital Photos 28th September
First Steps in Flash 12th October
Digital Comics 26th October

Register and watch online:)

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANY ADOBE PRODUCT??

2009-09-14T20:46:00.006+10:00

Go to Adobe TV and check out the products information.

Adobe TV is Adobe's online TV network, offering free training, inspiration, and information about the latest Adobe products & services. The best of Adobe's expertise and community is now in one place. Watch when you want and where you want, save episodes, subscribe to your favorite channel, and post videos on your blog. And it's not only the talent that's in action - Adobe TV itself is produced and delivered using Adobe products and technologies. From planning to playback, Adobe TV is brought to you by Adobe. From Adobe website.

Here is some information regarding the Adobe Photo Downloader associated with Photoshop and Adobe Bridge.

For example here is a Dreamweaver Introduction - CS4 products are on the new DET "baby" laptops so this could help:)

AUTHENTIC ARTIST+ARTWORK+AUDIENCE!

2009-09-08T18:45:00.006+10:00

What would you ask the artists?
Get involved

Imagine you have 60 seconds with one of the artists participating in the 17th Biennale of Sydney. You can ask one question −what would it be?

We’re giving you the chance to pose a question to Biennale artists including Marcus Coates, John Bock and Dana Claxton. If your question is chosen, it will be recorded in an exclusive vodcast available for download on our website next May.

Watch the 60 second artist interviews from 2008 for inspiration.

Enter your question to marketing@biennaleofsydney.com.au with the subject line ‘I’ve got a question’

From Biennale of Sydney e-Newsletter September '09

Biennale Website

ANOTHER FANTASTIC IDEA FROM YOUTUBE

2009-09-05T09:01:00.003+10:00

Thanks to my "network" for alerting me to these great vids. I think just looking at this sort of "cleverness" is inspiring! Hope you think so too. Thanks Amy:)

SOUR

NEW ARTEXPRESS WEBSITE

2009-09-05T08:42:00.003+10:00

The new and improved ARTEXPRESS website has (finally) gone live!! Go visit it is amazing:)

http://artexpress.pau.nsw.edu.au

ACARA POSITION PAPER

2009-09-03T20:54:00.000+10:00

The Senior Secondary Years Curriculum Position Paper (version 0.6) proposes guidelines for national curriculum development in English, mathematics, history and science for the senior years of schooling. ACARA invites feedback and comments on this paper until 30 September 2009. Feedback on this paper can be sent via email to positionpaper@acara.edu.au or posted to the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, PO Box 177, Carlton South, VIC 3053.
From ACARA website

COFA SPRING FAIR

2009-09-03T20:45:00.005+10:00

Saturday 19th September 2009
Information

COFA SYMPOSIUM

2009-09-03T20:38:00.004+10:00

INFECTIOUS: crisis, contagion and communication aesthetics.
A one-day symposium hosted by the Centre for Contemporary Art and Politics
on transdisciplinary and aesthetic approaches to contemporary ‘crisis’ culture.
COFA 11th September 10 - 5:30 $30/20
Flyer

GREAT STOP MOTION ANIMATION

2009-08-30T19:35:00.004+10:00

This idea could "easily" be translated into a classroom project - if you have the energy! Just viewing it makes me tired - all that work, all those photos! There are also response videos too:)

WOLF & PIG

At first I photographed [a] stop motion　animation. And I displayed the photographs in my room and photographed it again. Enjoy a connection with the world of the room and the world in the photograph. ...

LOVE POST SECRET?

2009-08-30T19:31:00.002+10:00

New book about to be released, go here for inside info and pre release orders:)

INTERESTING UPCOMING LECTURE AT AGNSW

2009-08-30T19:21:00.003+10:00

Photography lecture - Taryn Simon An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar

"an ethnography of the American psyche rendered through an obsessive documentation of its repressed places". - Geoffrey Batchen

In her only Sydney appearance, Taryn Simon, a fine-art photographer and currently an assignment photographer for the New York Times, presents a discussion and slide show of her work An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar. From the AGNSW website
See here for more detail.

NSW INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS PUBLICATIONS

2009-08-30T19:14:00.001+10:00

The Digest and The Spray have interesting articles relating to Curriculum etc.
NSW Institute of Teachers website.

SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

2009-08-13T22:00:00.005+10:00

Come and have a look at this years offerings to the holy HSC God:)
KP:)

3D WORKSHOP

2009-08-13T21:56:00.003+10:00

On the 12th September there will be 3 very different and interesting workshops at MLC School Burwood.
See flyer for more info.

This is suitable for both K-6 and 7-12 teachers!

ICINEMA @ UNSW WINS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD

2009-08-08T11:21:00.003+10:00

UNSW’s iCinema, a three-dimensional, 360-degree virtual reality cinema, which has opened up new possibilities in art, education and industry training, has won a top prize at the “Oscars” of international design, the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).From COFA website

GET CONNECTED

2009-08-07T21:53:00.002+10:00

ConnectEd GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW!

Access Grants and Outreach Access Grants available.

For more information go to the website
Applications CLOSE the 24th August 2009

HOW COLD IS IT IN FINLAND IN JUNE?

2009-08-06T17:07:00.007+10:00

Click here for info.

K - 6 ACTIVITIES

2009-07-30T22:54:00.005+10:00

WORKSHOP - Environmental Art Saturday 7th November

MEETING - Thursday 20th August at Trinity Grammar
Teachers Meeting Invitation

DICTIONARY OF AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS ONLINE

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This is a wonderful site that was previewed at the Conference. If you ever need to know anything about Australian artists go to DAAO.
Happy researching:)

CONFERENCE A GREAT SUCCESS!!

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE CONFERENCE

VADEA IS HERE TO STAY!
LONG LIVE VADEA!

AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS TRIENNALE 2009

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ADVANCE, ADVANCE NOTICE BIENNALE 2010

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12th May - 1st August 2010

Sign up for their e-newsletter - full of interesting information on the upcoming Biennale and other noteworthy events like this:

WILLIAM KENTRIDGE RETURNS TO COCKATOO ISLAND - FREE EXHIBITION

One of the undisputed highlights of the 16th Biennale of Sydney, William Kentridge’s I am not me, the horse is not mine (2008), has returned to Cockatoo Island.
Whether you missed this acclaimed video installation or wish to relive it, be sure to see this mesmerising eight-channel work.
I am not me, the horse is not mine at Cockatoo Island is on loan from the Anita & Luca Belgiorno-Nettis Foundation and supported by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.
This is a free exhibition and viewings are open to the public Thursdays – Sundays, 10am – 4pm. Sydney Ferries to Cockatoo Island depart regularly from Circular Quay. (From Biennale website)

Biennale website

FIRST MATERIALS FROM THE CONFERENCE

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Here are the bios and related links for our key note speakers - sure this will be useful.
Speaker's info

Stay tuned for lots more:)
KP

ATAR vs UAI

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Atar Change Faqs
CONVERSION INFORMATION

KEEP UP TO DATE - ACARA SITE

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There are going to be some important changes to education with the introduction of the National Curriculum - sign up at Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority ACARA for email alerts.

FULL HOUSE!

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

VADEA 2009 CONFERENCE FULL

But.........still some limited space at the Conference Dinner @ The Observatory Hotel, (see info in earlier post).

Watch this space for reports after the event.
KP

BRETT WHITELEY TRAVELLING ART SCHOLARSHIP

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For all those creative types out there.......

Applications close 10 July
Entry for the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship is open to Australian artists aged between 20 and 30 (inclusive). The Scholarship comprises an amount of $25,000 and a three-month residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, which is administered by the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The residency is for a continuous period of three months from July to September 2010 (dates subject to change). The $25,000 must be used by the successful applicant to further their art education in Europe for a period of at least six months, three months of which must be used in conjunction with the residency.

See the Brett Whitely Studio website for more details:)

VADEA OFFICIAL WEBSITE UP AND RUNNING

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MANY thanks to our President Craig Malyon for his hard work on the revamping of the Official VADEA Website!

It is now a reality and a very valuable resource for all - go have a look NOW!!

VADEA WEBSITE

SAATCHI GALLERY + SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ART PRIZE

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This looks like a great opportunity to showcase some of our wonderful art works!!
It is an INTERNATIONAL competition.

The Sunday Telegraph and the Saatchi Gallery have launched The Saatchi Gallery / Sunday Telegraph Art Prize for Schools 2009. In a bid to find and showcase art’s brightest young stars, primary, secondary and sixth form schools from around the world are invited to submit art work from students, up to the age of 18.
Over the next four months, a panel of judges - artists Antony Gormley and Peter Blake, The Sunday Telegraph's art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon, Ekow Eshun, the artistic director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, and Camila Batmanghelidjh, CEO of Kids Company - will consider work from the most promising young aspiring artists around the world.
The deadline for entries will be Friday August 28, with the winners to be announced in October.

Go here for more details!

CONFERENCE DINNER

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COME ONE, COME ALL!!!

Conference Dinner

REMINDER and PRODUCT INFO

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CONFERENCE
Places are filling and NOW is a good time to finalise your attendance at the VADEA Conference!

Conference DINNER - this is not new for conferences, but new for VADEA (well what isn't??) it will be a great place to meet people, "network" and generally just have a good time with like minded people. If you are not sure about The Observatory have a look at their website - the facilities (including their Spa) are wonderful!!! Only $60.00 for a 3 course meal, in luxury surroundings!

ECKERSLEY'S Art & Craft has become a major supporter of our conference and will have a "stall" there. In addition to this (as you probably already know) they will visit in schools and give information on new products - it so happens that I had one of these occasions last week. I was shown a great new product for cutting foam core board - there are three tools, one cuts a channel so that you can make a right angle join, another special tool to cut smooth curves and the most fun tool (IMHO) is an adjustable circle cutter.
If you have ever wanted to use foam core for sculpture (or anything really) these are the tools for you!!

So why not support the company that supports us? Also why not list any other GREAT products to share with your colleagues??
KP:)

AUSTRALIAN ETHICAL ART PRIZE

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ART PRIZE with prize money of $1000.00

Open to all, entry fee of $25.00, CLOSING DATE 1st June 2009

Info here

Good luck:)
KP

WORKSHOPS GALORE

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Two exciting new workshops to inspire your classroom practice.

Photo Media @ Wyndham College 20th June Information here

The photo media workshops will present a range of approaches to consider in the use of photographic and digital technology and
programs that will support teachers in extending their use of ICT in the Visual Arts classroom.

HSC Preparation @ Penrith Regional Gallery 6th June Information here

Attendance at this workshop will mean you receive professional help in terms of your preparation for your HSC students as well as effective resources will be given in paper form and a CD (providing study notes and PowerPoints) and all is asked of you, is your attendance and consideration of joining VADEA the most dynamic professional association of Visual Arts Teachers.

VADEA

NOTICE OF AGM

MERRY CHRISTMAS

ACARA SURVEY CLOSING FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER

ALL NEWSLETTERS ON VADEA WEBSITE

NEWSLETTER #6 VADEA Edition

E BULLETIN # 2

Draft Shape Paper for the Arts....Improvement? REALLY???

OUR FIRST E-BULLETIN

THE ARTS DRAFT SHAPE PAPER RELAEASED

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NEW VADEA WEBSITE IS LIVE!!

VOKI - CHECK THIS OUT!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL CLOSING SOON!!!

EXHIBITION @ OBJECT GALLERY

ADOBE CS 5 LAUNCHING SOOOON

COFA TALKS START AGAIN

EXHIBITION AS SITE - BIENNALE PREVIEW

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS AT THE END OF MARCH!!!

WEBQUEST

ART MONTH

WOMEN'S WORK?

AMAZING RESOURCE FROM THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (NYC)

ON YOUR WAY TO NYC??

MORE ONLINE LEARNING FROM ADOBE

DESIGN WORKSHOP FLYER

AND THE WINNER IS SYDNEY

BOUT THAT WEEKEND IN MAY.....

BIENNALE IS STARTING TO GET REALLY EXCITING

FEEL LIKE A WEEKEND AWAY IN MAY?

FIRST WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR

CONTEMPORARY ART EVENTS @ AGNSW

BACK TO SCHOOL - ON THE WEB

GREAT REFERENCE SITE

TIME TO TRAIN?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

NEW ACARA UPDATE

2010 MEMBERSHIP OPEN - EARLY BIRD SPECIALS!

2010 VADEA EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

RECORD PRICE FOR A WARHOL

MISSED THE FORUM??

TEACHER TEACH THYSELF!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

XMAS CHEER FROM ADOBE

IMPORTANT FORUM - ARTS IN THE CURRICULUM

GREAT NEW BOOK - A SINGULAR VOICE

OLAFUR ELIASSON MICROSITE NOW LIVE!

NEW AMAZING ANIMATION

Art Gallery of New South Wales: 40 years: Kaldor Public Art Projects

NOWISM

JUXTAPOZ MAGAZINE

ADOBE ONLINE CREATIVE FESTIVAL

NATIONAL ADVOCATES FOR ARTS EDUCATION

ART EDUCATION AUSTRALIA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

BUZZ FOR THE KALDOR PROJECTS EXHIBITION

RESPONSE TO THE ACARA POSITION PAPER

CURRENT WHITELEY STUDIO EXHIBITION

NEW COOL ANIMATION BY BLU

ADOBE INNOVATION AWARD

POWERHOUSE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

WHY ART MATTERS?

ADOBE SEMINARS FOR OCTOBER

FILM FESTIVAL SEASON

AND IF E-SEMINARS ARE EASIER?

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANY ADOBE PRODUCT??

AUTHENTIC ARTIST+ARTWORK+AUDIENCE!

What would you ask the artists?Get involved

ANOTHER FANTASTIC IDEA FROM YOUTUBE

NEW ARTEXPRESS WEBSITE

ACARA POSITION PAPER

COFA SPRING FAIR

COFA SYMPOSIUM

GREAT STOP MOTION ANIMATION

LOVE POST SECRET?

INTERESTING UPCOMING LECTURE AT AGNSW

What would you ask the artists?
Get involved