CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
Creative Solutions is the best way of describing the approach I like to take with a whole host of projects that aren't as straightforward as "make a film" or "take some photos." Sometimes, it can be "how do we use theatre ideas to persuade museum visitors to go upstairs?" - a question I was asked to lead a response to for Leicester University
It sometimes starts with a question being asked such as "how can we do this?" and sometimes that then becomes a documentary, or a trailer, maybe a website, or a programme of workshops.
Sometimes it's a combination of these, or something totally different.
Being imaginative and flexible is key.
Thistly Meadow Primary School
The school council wanted to do something to remind the children in their school about their shared values.
They had the idea to do an assembly and tell go through each value. They also thought a film might help. But the staff thought we could maybe do something more creative so asked for my help. Following a session with the Student Council we came up with our superhero film that the children then acted in!
UK Youth Parliament
Working alongside the Leicestershire Youth Voice group, the challenge was to create a straightforward campaign that would appeal to young people aged 12+ to get involved with youth voice through taking part in the upcoming elections for young people.
Taking on board the youth groups ideas we came up with a short, fast paced trailer and a comic book style poster.
Art work and production by top illustrator and comic creator Rachael Smith.
Curve Young Arts Entrepreneurs
Over three years I worked on this new programme at Curve theatre. From the beginning I've helped design the programme and lead workshops. Assisting a new cohort of 16-25yr olds each year on their artistic and entrepreneurial development has brought many highlights.
During the third year of the project I also been documented the project through photography and film.
