Arts Excellence Programme FEBRUARY/MARCH by https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts en-us 2023-02-06 17:01:41 UTC 2025-11-27 16:49:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Meet the Excellence Group: Quick Lunchtime Session sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2470438128 Welcome to the Excellence Programme - meet Sinead and the rest of the Arts group.
When: Thursday 23rd Feb @ 12:45 
Where: Room 75 (Top Block 3D Design Room)]]> 2023-02-06 17:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2470438128 Portfolio Top Tips from today's talk hosted by AUB sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2475644129 2023-02-09 21:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2475644129 Workshop: Windfall Films - Careers in television on & off the screen sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2476245021 2023-02-10 10:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2476245021 SEMINAR: Design for Life - Delve into the world of architecture sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2476245514 Thursday 9th March - register here]]> 2023-02-10 10:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2476245514 Freelance Photographer Insight Workshop sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2476249022 2023-02-10 10:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2476249022 Creative Careers Advice Tool........ Try it today! sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2476257852 2023-02-10 10:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2476257852 POWER HALF HOUR: start your research into your life AFTER Woking College. sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2492227717 Have you thought about what you want to do  as a career?  Have you thought about what you want to study next?

Your half hour task this week (23.02.23) is to start researching your next steps.  Be able to answer the following 2 questions:

1. What type of course do I want to study next?  Why?

2.  List 3 institutions that offer courses I would like to study.  Write down your top 2 reasons for studying there (location, reputation, grade requirements, course content, etc)


Knowledge is power, so use your half hour wisely to get on track.]]> 2023-02-23 08:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2492227717 Group Workshop: Next Steps sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2492292196 A short lunchtime workshop helping you identify your course options beyond Woking College and creating individual plans to help you succeed and achieve your goals.
When: Thursday 2nd March @12.45
Where: Room 75 (Top Block 3D Design room)

]]> 2023-02-23 09:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2492292196 DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 24th March !!Textile Artist Competition - National sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2496102579 If you are interested in entering this competition email me sme@woking.ac.uk (Sinead Merry) by 20th March 2023 with a photo of your entry and a brief statement including:  
 - a brief description of your textile piece, your techniques and processes, your inspiration and theme. 

The entry can be based on any theme and can be part of your ongoing coursework, we just ask that your design or artwork is a textile/fabric piece, not paper. 

 No finished garments please. Be creative and imaginative! This could be a design or artwork using any medium or technique, even 3D! 

FANTASTIC PRIZES:  The winning student from both categories will each receive a JANOME 725S sewing machine, £50.00 voucher from DRYAD EDUCATION and a TEXTILE SKILLS CENTRE trophy!
The winning schools will receive a free TEXTILE SKILLS CENTRE online course (1-6) Online Events 
Every participant will receive a certificate.

2nd and 3rd places will each receive a goodie bag from DRYAD EDUCATION.

]]> 2023-02-27 09:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2496102579 Virtual WEX with Channel 4 sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2498250685 Participants have six weeks to complete all five work experience modules, which can begin between 1st February and 10th March. The timer starts once you begin the first module.]]> 2023-02-28 16:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2498250685 POWER HALF HOUR 2: Identifying your sought after skills! sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2501015265 Identify your transferable skills (02.03.23):​
  • What skills/knowledge have you gained through enrichment/extra-curricular activities?​
  • How have you applied this to your work?​
  • What skills/knowledge have you gained through work/WEX/volunteering?​
  • How is this useful to you?​
  • What skills have you gained through other subjects?​
  • How have you applied this to your creative work?​

]]> 2023-03-02 12:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2501015265 Forthcoming Dates - Revised sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2501083385 2023-03-02 13:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2501083385 Cinematography Online Seminar: 13th March sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2501122285 Do you want to go into Media Production? Do you love photography or cinematography? Since 1991 Sophie has worked happily as a filmmaker and cinematographer specialising in natural history in remote locations throughout the world from 78 degrees South to 78 degrees North. Sophie won a BAFTA in 2016 and was accepted as a BAFTA member in 2018. Join us as we interview Sophie about her career and find out her top tips and career tricks. Click here to register]]> 2023-03-02 13:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2501122285 SFCA Art Competition sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2510351630 How to enter:
•Submit a photo of your artwork to sme@woking.ac.uk by 1st May 2023
•The work can be in any media.
•Ensure your photograph shows of your work fully and is submitted as a jpeg 950x600 pixels
•You should include the following information: 2-3 sentences about your piece setting out how your photo responds to the brief and how it illustrates your feelings about the theme.
]]> 2023-03-09 14:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2510351630 Group Workshop: Key Skills and Creative Confidence 1 sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2523256339 A short lunchtime workshop to help you identify your key creative skills and areas for development, in readiness for writing your personal statements.  
When: Thursday 23rd March @12:45
Where: Room 75 ( Top block 3DD room)]]> 2023-03-20 09:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2523256339 Russell Group Webinars - Register now sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2523405382 Monday 24th April 2023 - Wednesday 26th April 2023
UK University Search are excited to be collaborating with the Russell Group once again to bring you our popular, informative and inspiring webinars that cover a range of key topics. 
Taking place from the 25-27th April, we have five 90-minute sessions each featuring six expert panelists who will offer clear, impartial guidance for students looking at taking the next step in their educational journey. 
Each session the chat will be managed by other representatives from the Russell Group who will be able to answer specific questions and provide further information throughout.
]]> 2023-03-20 11:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2523405382 POWER HALF HOUR 3: Demonstrating your creative curiosity/subject knowledge sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2527684818 23.03.23 Collect evidence & reflect.

What events/performances/exhibitions have you attended to broaden your subject knowledge? ​​
  • What skills/knowledge have you gained through this? ​​
  • How has this influenced you creatively?​

What artists/designers/crafts people/performers/musicians/film makers do you enjoy studying? ​​
  • How has this influenced your work?​
]]> 2023-03-22 19:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2527684818 Architecture Summer School sme50 https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2530662097 A brilliant opportunity!]]> 2023-03-24 16:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sme50/excellence_at_woking_arts/wish/2530662097