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Following a second successful year with Wiltshire Schools Creativity Awards, we are once again offering schools the chance to take part in this the third WiSCAs. Last year, the awards culminated in with an Oscar’s style event for the winning entries which was held in December at Urchfont Manor. It was a fantastic opportunity for the pupils to celebrate their achievements and one I’m sure they will remember for many years to come. Photos of the event together with the winning entries can be found at he links below |
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Schools will be invited to submit entries into any of the three categories and age groups: Digital stories 5 - 7 7- 9 9-11 11-13 13-16 Animation 5 - 7 7- 9 9-11 11-13 13-16 Mini movies 5 - 7 7- 9 9-11 11-13 13-16 Audio Broadcasts 5 - 7 7- 9 9-11 11-13 13-16 We are looking for short stories, animations or films up to two minutes in length which have been produced by students. These should be creatively and technically engaging and have links to the school curriculum framework. You don't need to be an expert to enter - you just need a keen interest in telling visual stories and a creative approach to using ICT. There will be prizes for the winning entry in each category which we hope to hold another award ceremony in December. This will be another exciting opportunity for schools to develop their creative use of ICT for digital stories, animation audio and film and to share their work locally and nationally For an entry pack containing an application form, conditions of entry, software guidance and a number of links that may provide useful insight and inspiration, contact: Beverly Messam, Melksham Professional Development Centre, Fax 01225 793348 E-mail: BeverleyMessam@wiltshire.gov.uk If you require any further information, please contact Helen Southwell on 01225 793349, or helensouthwell@ictcentre.wiltslea.org.uk |
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This category is aimed at schools or classes wishing to create their own electronic texts using still images, either drawn or photographed, with the addition of sound and simple animations or transitions as appropriate. The texts may be liner or non-linear but should be created by children with the minimum of input from other adults. Age Group 5 - 7 7- 9 9-11 11-13 13-16 Software 2create a story Clicker 4 or 5 Textease Presenter PowerPoint Other Useful links to get you started |
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This category is for those schools or classes that wish to explore stop frame animation in either 2 or 3 dimensions. The story will be built up from a number of images with small changes made between each. Images may be drawn, modelled or use existing models but the judges will be looking for originality as well technical competence and should be created by children with the minimum of input from other adults. Age Group 5 - 7 7- 9 9-11 11-13 13-16 Software 2animate Revelation Natural Art Digital Blue Other Useful links to get you started |
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This category is for those schools or classes wishing to explore digital video using 'live actors' in the form of pupils to tell their story. Entries may include sound, music and other effects but should contain original material where possible to comply with rules of copyright. Where images/videos of children are used as part of the entry, please do not include the child's name on the image/video. Age Group 5 - 7 7- 9 9-11 11-13 13-16 Software Digital Blue Textease Movies CT Revelation Sight & Sound Other Useful links to get you started www.bbc.co.uk/films/oneminutemovies/ (Warning: not all suitable for primary school classroom use) |
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Audio Broadcasts This category is for schools wishing to explore podcasting which allows anybody with a microphone; a computer and an Internet connection publish audio broadcasts that can be shared and listened to by people anywhere in the world. Age Group 5 - 7 7- 9 9-11 11-13 13-16 Software Podium Audacity Other Useful links to get you started
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· Entries should be no longer than one minute in length and can comprise of an excerpt of a much longer film. · Entries must be produced entirely by students and should demonstrate effective use of the technology. · All contributors to an entry in the Awards must be no older than the specified age range at the time the entry is produced. · All entries must have been produced after 1 September 2006 and must be received by 1 September 2007. · Entries will be accepted from all primary, secondary and special schools in Wiltshire · Entries must come directly from a named teacher at the school, but work may be produced in partnership with local organisations, support services or Community. · Group entries are encouraged, but students' individual work will be accepted. · All entries must be part of the school curriculum framework. · Each entry should show creativity in the use of digital media. Advice on creativity can be found on the QCA website and on Becta's ICT Advice website. · All entries which contain music or images produced by someone other than those entering the competition, must include copyright permission. Where copyright permission is not included with an entry, it will be disqualified. Advice about copyright is available on Becta's ICT Advice website. |
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| Subject Leaders' Resources |
| Scheme of work |
| ICT Across the Curriculum |
| KS2/3 Transfer Project |
| WiSCAs |