Arts Education - DepARTure Arts
DepARTure is the county council's arts-in-education agency, based in the Learning and School Improvement section of Children's Services. DepARTure is a partner of the South West Arts Education Partnership.
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Here at DepARTure Arts, we want to encourage schools to experience as wide a range of arts projects as possible because we know there are positive benefits for pupils, teachers, governors and parents. Other areas of the curriculum improve once children are given the opportunity to explore their creativity.
DepARTure can offer a wide range of services all designed to help you make the most of your work whether you are a teacher planning a workshop, a pupil looking for additional arts opportunities, an artist wishing to work within a school environment or a venue keen to forge links with local schools.
Some (but by no means all) of the services offered by DepARTure:
Supporting and initiating projects
Help with fundraising
Evaluation and monitoring
Providing resources and training
Giving advice and support for arts activity
Offering networking opportunities
By working within Dorset County Council, DepARTure Arts has strong links to schools across the county and can collaborate with other areas linking to the curriculum - a recent project involving the Jurassic Coast Team is detailed below.
This collaborative work extends to advice and support available outside the county giving you a network of up to date information which includes:
Writing an arts policy
Project planning
Budgeting the project
Selecting your artist
Writing a contract
Health & safety
Fundraising
Evaluating a project
Rules & tips to communicate with press and media
Working as an artist in education
Curriculum advice
DepARTure works closely with the Arts and Cultural Development Officers in the county. Visit their web pages for more information about opportunities and activities.
You can keep up to date with work across the county through DepARTure's termly newsletter -
DepARTure Times Summer 2010 [409kb] (opens in a new window); (This is a large file and may take time to download) previous issues are available on the right hand side. We're always keen to feature your work so drop us a line with your project information - you could feature in the next edition!
If you have a project in mind or wouldn't mind a project, we want to hear from you.
We have several resources available - our Arts Project Portfolio 20010-11 available here to download
Arts Project Portfolio 2010-12 [1Mb] [PDF] (opens in a new window) is a selection of specific projects submitted by artists from our wider database, so if you can't find what you're looking for, please contact us at DepARTure to discuss your requirements.
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Arts education agencies across the South West
DepARTure is one of ten arts education agencies that cover the South West. We all meet up regularly to talk about projects and polices. By working in partnership we can ensure that we offer the best advice and information to everyone.
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Artsmark
Artsmark is awarded to schools who show a commitment to the full range of arts - music, dance, drama and art and design. It is a national award scheme and is managed by Arts Council England.
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Training courses
DepARTure is pleased to offer a selection of courses for artists and schools. Led by experts in their field, the courses cover various aspects of arts education provision and management. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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Young People's Arts Award
The Young People's Arts Award is the first accredited scheme to underpin the development of young artists and young arts leaders from 11 to 25, helping them to grow as artists, to lead arts projects and develop rich and fruitful relationships with familiar or new art forms.
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Highlights
DepARTure has been busy over the last few months. A huge variety of projects and workshops have taken place and here are some of the highlights.
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14 - 19 Diploma
Creative and Media Diploma - a vocational qualification for 14-19 year olds, available at three different levels.
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Links to other arts organisations and venues in Dorset and the South West
DepARTure regularly meets and shares information with other arts organisations across Dorset and the South West.
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Funding
In order to fund your project you may need to raise money from various sources.
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Extended Schools - Arts Offers
The extended schools programme in Dorset will lead to a range of activities and initiatives which includes out of school hours learning, study support, extended schools and community learning activities.
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Manager- DepARTure Arts
Name: Hannah Baker
Email: h.l.baker@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 224525
Fax: 01305 224348
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Manager- DepARTure Arts
Name: Rosie Russell
Email: r.russell@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 224525
Fax: 01305 224348
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Admin Support - DepARTure Arts Service
Name: Janet Hamling
Email: j.m.hamling@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 224765
Fax: 01305 224348
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Arts Information Officer
Name: Joanna March
Email: j.march@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 228528
Fax: 01305 224344
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