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My argument on an arts issue is that my local community center doesn’t have a art work shops for young people that are free to attend.

My first real experience of getting involved with art is probably at secondary school. Though it wasn’t really a choice as everyone had to do a art class. So for it was something that just happened and I never really had an interest or any excitement when going to my art classes. I was  interested in music and drama. When it came to picking my GCSEs I had to basically beg my head of year to let me do music as a GCSE to which I was successful in being allowed to do it. But I wasn’t allowed to do music and drama together. So I was had to do art GCSE. I did like art but I hated my art lesson as everything we had to do in it was about dead artist and their art work which to I thought was old fashion and boring. The arts workshops that I have done is YWMP.

In my music class Zahra came in to do a work shop with my class. After some time working on a project that we were doing I did my first ever live performance at the O2 academy playing the keyboard. So yeah in my music class we assigned a music instrument and I got the piano.

After my first performance I joined YWMP and continue until this present day.

This web links from these news websites shows fact and statistics going on with the Arts funding crisis.

https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2016/local-authority-arts-funding-cut-by-more-than-56m/https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/entertainment-arts-40416005

“More £56 million of arts funding has been cut by local councils in England since 2009”

“When comes to performing art, the total spend on theaters and public entertainment dropped by £15 million over the past four years”

“Arts council Nicolas serota explains why supporting regional arts boost culture for everyone”

“Rosehill and Iffley 76 has the highest level of overall deprivation in oxford and is within the top 8% most deprived of LSOAs in England.

The most deprived LSOA with regard to child poverty is Rosehill and Iffley”

With these statistics the importance of grass roots projects like Young Women’s Music Project is big. With the amount of funding cuts that are happening to the arts and the low income families that live in Rosehill.

Rosehill community centre really needs to step up their game up considering the amount of money they spent on the building and how little funding YWMP gets.

With the community centre in Rosehill being so sports related, what the oxford city council needs to realise is it that the areas that a lot deprivation have a lot to offer in the sense of culture and diversity. So to fund the arts in these communities will improve the overall wellbeing of people who live there. The crime will decrease and their opportunity for work will be better.

I wanted to ask the people who are living in Rose Hill what were their honest thoughts and opinions on the new community centre were. I was optimistic that on doing this outside of the community centre when people were either leaving or just going in. I chose not to film or take a recording of the questionnaires that I was doing as I knew that some of the people from my area may have an issue with this. 

Questions for the public in Rosehill

Do you like the new community center?

(Age group. 13-16)

3 out of the 7 people I asked in this age group said they did like the it.

The rest said that they didn’t like it because it didn’t have any thing going on that was interesting.

(Age of 30 and over)

Almost all of the people I asked in this age said that they did like it with only 1 or 2 who that their could be more opportunity for more workshops.

Would you like an art workshop?

I aimed this question for only young people. The majority said that they would like an arts class or music class.

Do you think that the community center has improved the lives of the people who live here?

The young people that I asked all said no and the older people I asked said that it could.

WHICH ARTIST ARE YOU FINDING OUT ABOUT?:

Steven Moffat, current Doctor Who show-runner, writer and producer.

HOW DID YOU FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEIR WORK?:

I’m quite into scriptwriting and I’ve been a fan of Doctor Who since I was young, so it felt natural for me to combine the two and find out a bit more about his work and what he does exactly.

WHAT SORT OF WORK DO THEY DO?:

Steven Moffat is a screenwriter, so the majority of his work is based around writing scripts for television. Since 2010 he’s also been a showrunner on Doctor Who, a job which involves planning the creative direction for said TV show.

WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THEIR CAREER AND THEIR WORK?:

Before my research I only knew him for his work on Doctor Who and Sherlock, so for me it was quite a surprise for me to find out that he’d done quite a bit of other writing for various other forms of media and feature films.

RECORD EVIDENCE OF YOU FINDING OUT ABOUT MORE ABOUT THEM AND THEIR WORK HERE:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0595590/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Moffat

HAVE YOU FOUND OUT ABOUT ANY OTHER ARTISTS? USE THIS SPACE TO RECORD ANY OTHER EXPERIENCES AND RESEARCH YOU HAVE DONE:

Most of my research has been directed towards Moffat himself, but here are a couple of other artists I’ve looked into recently:

NEIL GAIMAN: Famous author and screenwriter whose work I really like. He’s written novels, screenplays, and even scriptss for graphic novels. Neil’s done one or two episodes for Doctor Who too, which I quite liked.

RUSSELL T DAVIES: Mainly known for being the showrunner for Doctor Who from 2005 through to 2009, but he’s also done a ton of other writing for television and stage plays. 

WHAT ART ACTIVITIES CAN YOU GET INVOLVED WITH IN YOUR AREA? FIND OUT WHAT’S AVAILABLE, WHEN AND WHERE:

1A Arts themselves run various other arts courses throughout the year, including a weekly Media Arts Club focusing on film and photography and even a pottery club (not something I’m super-into, but it’s there if I feel like branching out a bit into other art forms). Meanwhile, Islington has an even wider range of arts activities available, including a digital photography course at Barnsbury Estate community centre. 

HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT THESE ACTIVITIES?:

The 1A Arts courses were found on the Holborn Community website, and the Islington art activities from their website.

MAKE A SHORT LIST OF JOBS IN THE ARTS YOU THINK YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN HERE:

Screenwriter

Filmmaker

Director

Professional photographer

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE JOBS AND DO SOME RESEARCH TO FIND OUT. WHICH JOB DID YOU CHOOSE?:

Screenwriting.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS OR TRAINING WOULD YOU NEED?:

I’d mainly need samples of my previous scripts and work to give clients an idea of what my work is like.

WHAT EXPERIENCE WOULD YOU NEED?:

Although I’ve done scriptwriting work in the past, I personally think that it’d be a good idea for me to find a course or youth project focusing on screenwriting so that I can develop my writing skills further.

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU THINK YOU ALREADY HAVE THAT WOULD HELP YOU GET A JOB LIKE THIS?:

I’ve done various bits and pieces of screenwriting/scriptwriting over the past couple of years, so the past experience would definitely be an advantage.

WHAT SKILLS WOULD YOU NEED TO DEVELOP TO GET A JOB LIKE THIS?:

I’d definitely need a CV consisting of my past work and achievements, plus a couple of sample scripts to provide potential employers an idea of what my writing is like. 

HOW DO YOU THINK ABOUT HOW YOU COULD STAY INVOLVED IN THE ARTS IN THE FUTURE?:

Which artist are you finding out about?

I am looking at Kehlani Parrish (referred to as Kehlani), who is a 21 year old American singer- songwriter from Oakland, California.  

How did you find out more about their work?

I found out about her music through videos on social media and people recommending to listen to some of her songs 

What sort of work do they do?

Kehlani is a singer- songwriter 

What did you learn about their career and their work?

I learnt that she originally had a passion for dance however due to an injury she had to stop. She then turned her focus towards singing and was influenced by the genres of music that her family members listened to, particularly R&B and neo soul. In her early teens she was the lead singer in the band ‘Pop Lyfe’ on America’s got talent and then embarked on a solo career.

With the help of America’s got talent host Nick Canon, he set her up with and apartment and studio time as she was homeless and after hearing her first solo track ‘ ANTISUMMERLUV’. In 2014, she released her first mixtape titled ‘Cloud 19′, which received a tremendous amount of positive response and was listed amongst ‘ Overlooked mixtapes 2014. She later released ‘You should be here’ to which Billboard called ‘The years first great R&B album’. Kehlani was shortly then signed to Atlantic records and then went on tour in support of her mixtape. 

Evidence of findings:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kehlani

http://www.kehlanimusic.com/bio/

other artists that i have found out about:

Ronya Galka - Urban/street  photographer 

John Hilliard-  Conceptual artist 

Finding out about arts activities:

I am currently attending Arts Assassins which is held at The South London Gallery every Tuesday. Along with this workshop i can get involved in art workshops at Tate Modern, which frequently take place.

How did you find out about these activities?

I found out about the workshops through a leaflet to which i then went on to the website to find out more.

http://www.southlondongallery.org/page/3052/The-Art-Assassins/813

Jobs in the arts that i am interested in:

Graphic designer

Street photographer 

Fashion photographer 

Commercial photographer 

Research into one job-

Which job did you choose?

i have chosen a fashion photographer

What qualifications or training would you need?

No formal qualification is required although a bachelor’s or master degree would be helpful 

What experience would you need:

You would need work experience in photography 

What skills do you think you already have that would help you get a job like this?

I have an understanding of digital photography and good communication skills, allowing me to network with other people. I am also studying Economics as one of my A level subjects which would help me on the business aspect of this job and industry. 

What skills would you need to develop to get a job like this?

I would need to develop by ability to use adobe softwares and editing softwares in order to produce photos that are suitable for the client.  

How do you think about how you could stay involved in the arts in the future?

Which artist are you finding out about?

The artist I am researching is Sonny Digital, He is a Record Producer who is also a rapper and DJ.

How did you find out more about their work?

I found out more about Sonny Digital as I’m a big fan of Trap Music, and Sonny is an established name within that industry, and has produced many well known Trap Songs. He’s worked alongside some of the big names in the Industry too such as Gucci Mane and Future.

What sort of work do they do?

Primarily, Sonny Digital is a record producer. He isn’t limited to production though, he is also able to rap and DJ. He is an extremely versatile artist, and you will often see him rapping on tracks that he’s produced. 

What did you learn about their career and their work?

I learnt that Sonny has been producing from around the age of 13. He was inspired by his cousin to do so. Sonny was mainly interested in making beats, and other hobbies such as sports or gaming didn’t interest him. This meant that he had a lot of spare time to spend on production. After years spent on developing his own style, he eventually joined a Hip Hop group. At this group, he was their producer and produced their tracks. He was also producing various mixtapes for local artists. This was when it became clear to him that he could turn music into a career.

Evidence of research:

Have you found out about any other artists? Use this space to record any other experiences and research you have done.

Another Artist I have been researching is Metro Boomin, who does similar work to Sonny. He’s even worked with him a few times, and does work all over the Trap Industry. He specifically does work with Artists such as Future, Young Thug and many more.

What Arts Activities can you get involved in your area? Find out what’s available, when and where:

Radio Production - Wednesday 27th July 2016 - Friday 12th August

Where: Spectrum (Islington)

Music Video Production - Monday 8th August 2016 -  Friday 19th August 2016

Where: Spectrum (Islington)

DJ + MC Academy On Tour - Tuesday 16th August 2016 - Tuesday 30th August 2016 

Where: Rosemary Gardens (Islington)

How did you find out about these local activities?

These are local activities to me, and I found them on them on the Islington Events Diary website. 

Make a short list of jobs in the arts you think you might be interested in here?

Film Production Assistant

Producer

Script Writer

Choose one of these jobs and do some research to find out. Which job did you choose?

I chose script writer.

What qualifications or training would you need?

Scriptwriters don’t need many formal qualifications. They just need to watch films, and be able to read and write well.

What experience would you need?

You would have an advantage if you did some sort of writing course beforehand, as you’d have a bit of experience.

What skills do you think you already have that would help you get a job like this?

My Internship has given me a lot more skills and now I feel way more confident if I were to get a similar position in the future. l have written a script for a sketch in the film, and therefore would feel confident doing so again.

What Skills would you need to develop to get a job like this?

I would need to develop my confidence and communication skills, as I would need to pitch my script ideas and communicate with directors etc. This would require communication skills which I am still working on.

How do you think you could stay involved in the arts In the future?

Which artist are you finding out about? 

Keith Haring 

How did you find out more about their work? 

I was given a task in art to find an artist that we had never come across before and I found Keith Haring’s work in a book amongst over artists of his time. 

What sort of work do they do? 

Haring specialises in Graffiti, Contemporary Art and Pop art. 

What did you learn about their career and their work? 

I learnt that Haring found his way after dropping out of university by joining an alternative art community, where he would organise and participate in exhibitions. Later on Haring started to create drawings on untouched pieces of paper attached to subway panels, this would then attract commuters who then famalarise with Haring’s pieces. 

Record evidence of you finding out more about them and their work here? 

https://www.artsy.net/artist/keith-haring

http://www.haringkids.com

http://www.haring.com/!/about-haring/bio#.V6G52cc9vFI

Any other artists that you may have come across? 

I came across Andy Warhol, as he was a friend to Keith Haring and is well known for his visual art movement in Pop art and I have had to research about him in my art class. Along with Andy Goldsworthy as he is a land artist, and I had to recreate on of his pieces for art GCSE. 

What art activities can you get involved in your area?

There are Summer art exhibition at the Royal arts Academy from the 13th of June till the 21st of August. I am currently involved with the youth panel for the Geffrye Museum and the arts assassins group for South London Gallery. 

How did you find out about these activities? 

I searched online for Art exbhitions within central London because I live within central London and I also went to a documentary talk session for the South London Gallery, on how to make an attractive portfolio and how to present and secure images and documents. 

These are some of the websites that I used to find about volunteering opportunities within the local area. 

https://vinspired.com

http://southlondongallery.org/page/art-assassins

Make a short list of jobs in the arts you think you might be interested in here: 

Graphic designer. 

Graphic illustrator.

Advertising Photographer.

Food photographer.

Choose one of these jobs and do some research to find out. Which job did you chose? 

Graphic illustrator

http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/art-careers-list

What qualifications or training would you need? 

Preferably a degree in illustration, however a degree in Fine Art or Graphic Design is acceptable. 

What experience you would need? 

A graphic illustrator would need experience in design skills, and using update to  software such as photoshop, illustrator, light room and many more. They would also need a variety of different of portfolios to showcase their work. 

What skills do you think you already have that would help you get a job like this? 

I have worked with the design firm for London Transport Museum and created our own designology project, where our photography pieces will be displayed for a year. I learn’t new photoshop skills such as multiplicity and the importance of aperture along with ISO for cameras. 

What skills would you need to develop to get a job like this?

I need to develop my current portfolio as it mainly covers, the photography and art aspect of my work, so I need to create more digital pieces, such as rebranding designs.

How do you think about how you could stay involved in the arts in the future? 

Whilst discussing the issue I wanted to raise in this piece of writing, some very interesting ideas about the depth of information we can find about artistic and creative input from makers, especially within the music industry were highlighted.

Dot Howard

An Extract From A Declaration of Principals and Intentions

'As somebody who regards anxiety in a red way I aim to use this in a variety of frustrations in the hope that others understand the risky in the end.

Thank you.'

Predominantly a Live Art performance maker, Dot Howard has created several shows with the intention of making them fully accessible to those with varying disabilities.