Schools & Educators
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Educator Exclusives 2013

Educator Exclusive evenings invite teachers to experience new MCA exhibitions and uncover behind-the-scenes perspectives with talks from artists and curators, and discovery sessions led-by MCA Artist Educators. Explore new teaching ideas and resources and enjoy refreshments with your colleagues in the creative spaces of the National Centre for Creative Learning.

Term Three
Craig Walsh and string theory: Focus on contemporary Australian Art
Thursday 19 September, 5.30–7.30pm, FREE

Term Four
War is Over! (if you want it): Yoko Ono
Thursday 28 November, 5.30–7.30pm, FREE

Bookings: RSVP to learning@mca.com.au or 02 9245 2400

Image:
Wangechi Mutu
Exhuming Gluttony: Another Requiem (detail) 2011
animal pelts, wood, bottles, wine, packing tape, blankets, electrical components, synthetic hair
Daskalopoulos Collection, Athens, Greece
© FMGBGuggenheim Bilbao Museoa, 2011
Photograph: Erika Barahona-Ede

Sydney Opera House presents: Arts Camp for Educators (ACE!)

Sydney’s best creative arts organisations have collaborated to offer a professional development program that could complete your accreditation hours in one go. Hosted at the Sydney Opera House, you’ll be spoilt for choice with accredited sessions offered by the MCA, Bell Shakespeare, Sydney Theatre Company, atyp, Sydney Symphony and the Sydney Dance Company.

Date: Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June
Place: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Cost: $495 full package, includes drink and show; $295 one day package;
Bookings and further information: Sydney Opera House, 02 9250 7770 or
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/ace.aspx

Creative Arts in the Special Needs Classroom

Young people with a disability often experience barriers to quality arts education and professional art practice. The MCA joins the Sydney Opera House, Accessible Arts NSW, the Department of Education and Communities, and the Australian Centre for Child and Youth: Culture and Wellbeing (UTS) to present an accredited arts education professional development day.

Discuss the latest research, participate in either a dance or visual arts workshop, learn about professional arts education programs, and meet key leaders in the arts and disability network. Presented at the Sydney Opera House and the MCA.

Date: Monday 15 July, 9.30am–5.00pm
Place: MCA and SOH
Cost: $100
Bookings and further information: Sydney Opera House, 02 9250 7770 or housed@sydneyoperahouse.com

Bungawarra (To make, to do) Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Practice

Explore contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art practice in string theory: Focus on contemporary Australian art, an exhibition which brings together the work of artists from across Australia who work with expanded notions of textile and craft-based traditions.

In this small-group workshop, join leading artists and educators to investigate approaches to studying contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Develop a greater understanding of artists whose current practice is influenced by long cultural traditions.

Bungawarra means to make or do in the Gadigal language, traditional owners of the land and waters that make-up Sydney today.

Date: Friday 6 September, 10.00am–3.00pm
Place: National Centre for Creative Learning, MCA
Cost: $90/$85 MCA Members
Bookings and further information: learning@mca.com.au or 02 9245 2400

Image:
Pantjiti Mackenzie
Basketpa Tjukulangati (Deep rockhole basket) 2009
Image courtesy and © Tjanpi Desert Weavers, NPY Women’s Council
Photograph: Emma Diamond

Creative Connections: Workshop for Primary Teachers

Discover strategies for developing creative learning experiences in your classroom and build a practical tool-kit for investigating contemporary art. Get digital in our primary Animation Workshop, and experiment with unexpected approaches to line-making in our Walk the Line workshop for primary students. Find out how MCA Learning can support your teaching practice through our exciting programs and resources.

‘A fantastic program. Great practical activities and lesson ideas to take back to the classroom, adaptable for all years. Inspired me to teach art more productively and effectively to inspire young artists. Thank you!’
-Creative Connections participant, 2012

Date: Friday 13 September, 9.30am–3.30pm
Cost: $80/$75 MCA Members
Bookings and further information: learning@mca.com.au or 02 9245 2400

Professional Development Days in the National Centre for Creative Learning

The new creative studios of the National Centre for Creative Learning provide an ideal venue for your school’s next professional development day. With views over the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, the studios offer the flexibility to cater for whole staff sessions and small group activities in a fresh and stimulating environment. The MCA Learning team can also support your day with sessions focused on creative learning strategies and Artist Educator led Gallery Explorations.

Contact MCA Learning for more information: learning@mca.com.au or 02 9245 2484