Lots of variety this week, so straight into the summary:
Card Readers
Carol started us off this week asking for recommendations for card readers for photography.
Adobe Upgrade
Jenneke is looking for the best way to go about upgrading Adobe products.
Whakairo
Diana is interested in how to go about running a year long programme with whakairo as the focus, at NCEA level 2.
Mirror Stands
Tracy asked about a cheap source of picture stands for mirrors, for self-portraits.
Level 3 Photo
Jacqui shared a photo folio board that she’d appreciate feedback on. I’m sure she’d appreciate any further ideas you may have this coming week, others have also expressed a desire to better understand the not achieved - achieved boundary.
YOURS.net.nz Photography Competition
Damian promoted the YOURS Student Photo Competition 2014. See http://yours.net.nz/competition/2014month1
CATA General Meeting
Hagley High School Art Department this coming Wednesday 19th February, 7pm – everyone, old and new most welcome. Drinks and nibbles provided, and discussion will be about 2014 projects and events, beginning with the official launch of CATA’s big term 1 printmaking project. CATA contacts are Kate, Rachel, and Lisa: ponweiserlmthutt.school.nz
Maori Arts Coordinator Position – Waikato Region
This was shared by Jeanette, the link is: http://www.thebigidea.co.nz/work/jobs-opportunities/arts-management/138391-kaiwhakahaere-i-nga-mahi-toi
NCEA Level 1 Visual Arts Standards Version Updated
Sam dropped in to mention version updates at level 1 NCEA, and that the standards now only appear to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with no formal process for review anymore.
‘Visual Arts NZQA’ on Facebook
In relation to this discussion, I mentioned the ‘Visual Arts NZQA’ Facebook page, where all updates related to internal assessment are posted. One thing to note though is that changes made by NZQA are noted here only, not updates from the Ministry. ‘Like’ the page to receive updates – its great to see the ‘likes’ have increased by almost 20 over this week, if you have Facebook, make sure you ‘like’ ‘Visual Arts NZQA’, then you don’t have to go hunting for information anymore, it’ll arrive in a timely manner to you!
Art Room Refurbishment
Nelda is having an art room refurbishment, and is keen to visit art rooms in the Waikato area that have recently been refurbished to get ideas.
Harbourview Sculpture Trail http://www.harbourviewsculpture.com/
Simon promoted the Harbourview Sculpture Trail on the Te Atatu Peninsula from 8th May, includes school visits with an education liaison person.
InspiredbyU Promotion
A place to share stories about the person who had the biggest impact on your life, as part of the Festival of Education (beginning March 21st in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch).
Have a great week everyone,
Madeline Campbell
Arts Online - Visual Arts Community Facilitator