Cardiff ATRiuM: FREE Admission to live theatre performances begins 23 March 2009

Once again, the Cardiff ATRiuM makes news when the enormous crowd of new actors takes to the stage!

It's only the second year that the CCI Faculty has been in their new ARTS & MEDIA facility, the ATRiuM, located in the heart of the Welsh Capital City Cardiff, but already the ATRiuM has become a regional hub for performance studies related events.

If you'd like to take a peek, just to see why everyone is so excited, why not try something FREE?



[Pictured above: A Youtube post by Chris Wyatt; Short intro for a mock news programme at Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries. Made using Adobe After Effects.]

My dear and esteemed colleague Professor Steve Blandford writes to us:

Dear all

On behalf of my colleagues I would like to invite you to come to at least one of the theatre shows that our final year students will be presenting all week, starting 23rd March. A PDF of the poster (designed by the fantastic Gareth Hughes) is attached.

Just as the art and design degree shows, film screenings, radio broadcasts, dissertations, music performances etc are the climax of their studies for many of your students these shows are the equivalent for those working in live theatre performance. It is always very much appreciated by the students (and us) if colleagues can find time in their busy schedules to support them.

As you will see there are 14 shows in all spread across the week. They are free, most are under an hour (and only fractionally longer in one or two cases) and therefore it is reasonably easy to fit one in.



[Pictured above: Internationally famous scholar Dr Rea Dennis, Senior Lecturer in Drama, Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan.]

Like all student work the standard varies, though unlike most written work these are open to very public scrutiny! Some times the work is outstanding and takes on a life beyond University.

One show from last year is still touring professionally and was taken up as a performance for schools and young people by Bridgend Local Authority as part of its response to the tragic events in the area over the last two years.

If you would like any more information please get in touch.

All best wishes
Steve

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Cardiff ATRiuM: Welsh Artist Iwan Bala ‘Culture in a Small Nation’ on March 18, 2009

[Pictured above: Iwan Bala.]


Wednesday 18th March - 3.30pm (Room CB403)


‘Culture in a Small Nation’

Iwan Bala

Artist, Writer and Lecturer

School of Humanities and Creative Arts

Trinity College

Carmarthen.




Dydd Mercher 18fed Mawrth - 3.30pm


‘Diwylliant mewn Cenedl Fach‘

Iwan Bala

Artist, Ysgrifennwr a Darlithydd

Ysgol y Dyniaethau a’r Celfyddydau Creadigol

Coleg y Drindod

Caerfyrddin

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Cardiff ATRiuM: George Ewart Evans Centenary Fête April 1, 2009

[Pictured above: George Ewart Evans (1909, Abercynon, South Wales – 1988) was a Welsh-born schoolteacher, writer and folklorist who became a dedicated collector of oral history and oral tradition in the East Anglian countryside from the 1940s to 1970s, and produced eleven books of collections of these materials.]

My esteemed colleague Professor Hamish Fyfe writes to us:

Dear Colleagues,

A date for your diaries

The 1st of April 2009 marks the centenary of the birth of the writer and pioneer oral historian George Ewart Evans. His name is eponymous to the Centre for Storytelling here in CCI. George was born in Abercynon but completed most of his seminal work in Suffolk.

The gathering here in Atrium on the 1st of April will bring together significant figures to consider his life, his work and his legacy..

These will include his son the former Faber and Faber Chairman Matthew Evans, David Gentleman the artist, Colin Thomas the film-maker our colleague the historian Gareth Williams who is Evans’s biographer.

If you know about Evans’s work come and join us in celebrating, if you don’t come and learn more about the man and his work from those that knew, read and have been influenced by him . . .

Hamish Fyfe

Professor Hamish Fyfe,

Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries

Atrium, University of Glamorgan

Adam Street, Cardiff, CF24 2XF

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Learning About Deal-Making in the International Audiovisual Industry

8th Annual Miami Short Film Festival

For a lot of students who desire to become producers, there's got to be a shock when first exposed to the 'legalese' speak of entertainment lawyers and barristers.

Recently I needed to shift gears: I thought I would be developing a new feature film this year, but the worldwide credit crunch put that on hold for the time being.

But I had already started trading with my new company, and I needed to find ways to develop cash flow.

In a report on filmmaking by the British Council last year, and emphasis was made on developing 'diversified revenue streams' for small producers to stay afloat.

The projected areas of growth included New Media and international co-productions:

The UK Association of Independent Film Producers (PACT) supports the decision of our company to ‘diversify’ our ‘revenue streams’, and not only to rely upon feature film production:

“The call to arms for independents is you better start growing those other revenue streams,” said Oliver. “You’ve got to look at what your share of revenue is from secondary and new media exploitation and if that’s sufficient. That means a shift in business focus to maintain momentum.” (PACT 2008a: 7)

This year, for example, both new media revenues and international revenues were down. Over the last three years, though, both areas have shown significant growth, and as revenues from UK primary commissions begin to level out, both markets are going to be key to the continued growth of the sector. (PACT 2008a)

PACT (2008a). Independent Production Census. London, PACT UK Independent Film Producers Assocation.

We have already 'diversified' and we're going after production contracts in specialty 'niche market' areas, which other market research tells us might be a better bet to 'weather out' the global credit slow down for feature films.

Either way, I found myself having to know an awful lot recently about U.S. financing, as well as international co-production treaties and contract details.

I found that a course I took at the Miami School of Entertainment Technology when I was doing the Associate of Science program in Film Production Technology really came in handy, so thanks Prof. James, where ever you are right now.

The Miami Dade College School of Entertainment and Design Technology

I had such a great time studying film at Miami-Dade College!




And for that class we used a fantastic book, which is still current and helped me in my 'catching up' again with legal and contract details, by Mark Litwak:



Here's more about the book:

Dealmaking is the first self-defense book for everyone working in the film and television industry, Addressing a general, non-attorney readership, it is a fascinating, highly accessible and practical guide to current entertainment laws peculiarities and "creative" practices.

Armed with this book, filmmakers can save themselves thousands of dollars in legal fees as they navigate the entertainment business's shark-infested waters. Whether you are a professional or wannabe producer, writer, director, or actor, Litwak can help you make the most of your business dealings while steering you clear of contractual traps.

The second edition of this popular book contains hundreds of updates and revisions of the first edition and includes two new chapters: Legal Remedies and Retaining Attorneys, Agents, and Managers.

I think everyone should have copy of this book in their library, especially if they hope to work in the US or do co-production deals that involve talent or crew from the states or Canada.

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Cardiff ATRiuM: The Music Academy Rocks With Summer Courses July 19 2008

Dear Music Lovers,

Following the official launch of

The Music Academy

a collaboration between the University of Glamorgan and Roland UK in April 2008, it is now my great pleasure to inform you about the first in our ongoing programme of one day taster courses, which will be running at the University's brand new

ATRiuM

campus in Adam Street, Cardiff during July.

These programmes represent an important development in our course portfolio as they are delivered by leading industry professionals from Roland UK.

Details of the courses can be found below, but if you would like further information or to reserve a place on either course please contact me directly at ccirolandacademy@glam.ac.uk

Exploring Synthesisers with Roland Technology

This course provides an examination of how synthesisers such as the Roland SH201, Fantom G and V-Synth are used as creative tools in composition and performance.



This course will explain how a synthesiser works and will reveal the true potential for developing a unique and original sound. All course attendees will receive a certificate of attendance endorsed by The Music Academy following completion of the day.

Course Start Date: Saturday 19th July 2008

Course Cost: £85 (£50*) - Including refreshments during the day.

Course Duration: 10.00am - 4.00pm (1 day course)

Welcome to the world of V-drums

This exciting course looks at getting to know a set of Roland V-drums and how to unlock their full creative potential.

The day will also look at how the V-drum kit can be combined with other percussion devices, such as the SPDS percussion sampler and the Handsonic.



Course Start Date: Saturday 26th July 2008

Course Cost: £85 (£50*) - Including refreshments during the day.

Course Duration: 10.00am - 4.00pm (1 Day course)

For those who are interested in both enjoying music whilst also gaining credits towards an HE qualification, The Music Academy is now starting its programme of accredited short courses with the first module in Music Theory starting on the 6th August.

A brief outline of the course is below but for further information and an application form, either e-mail ccirolandacademy [ at ] glam [dot ] ac [dot ] uk or telephone 0800 716925.



Music Theory

This 10 credit module acts as an introduction to popular music theory, and is intended to assist the comprehension of related disciplines such as ensemble based music reading, composition, arrangement, and aural/listening skills.

It therefore provides the theoretical foundation for the FDSC in Creative Industries (Roland Popular Music Technology), and it is therefore recommended that it is studied early if pursuing the programme on a modular/part time basis.

The programme is invaluable for students who are simply interested in improving their music theory, and can therefore be studied successfully as a stand alone unit.

The course costs £150, will start on the 6th August 2008, and is run over 10 consecutive Wednesdays between 7pm - 9pm at the ATRiuM

Regards,

Dr Paul Carr

Head of The Music Academy

Room CA409

Cardiff School of Cultural & Creative Industries The Atrium

86 - 88 Adam Street

Cardiff

CF24 2FN

Music Academy Web Site: http://cci.glam.ac.uk/themusicacademy/

* This fee is available for persons who are currently studying in full-time education only.


[Pictured above: The ATRiuM in coloured floodlights, as searchlights, limousines and and the celebrity redcarpet create a celebrity splash in sexy Cardiff city centre. The BBC Wales covered the event. Photography by Mark Leslie Woods © 2008]



For additional info please contact Dr. Mark Leslie Woods at mwoods[at]glam.ac.uk

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Chapter Arts Centre Cardiff

Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries

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Cardiff ATRiuM: The Television Game Show: A Symposium Friday, June 20, 2008

[Please note: this notice says 10 June is the deadline to register, but some places are still available if you act quickly to register!]

The Television Game Show: A Symposium

Friday, June 20, 2008 (Please register as soon as possible)

2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Centre for the Study of Media and Culture in Small Nations, ATRiuM Cardiff

The symposium will bring together academics and industry practitioners.

The keynote speaker will be GARRY WHANNEL, Professor of Media Cultures at Bedfordshire University

Dr. GLEN CREEBER of Aberystwyth University will respond to his address.

The second part of the symposium will comprise a moderated panel discussion, to include questions from the floor. Garry and Glen will be joined by DOMINIC TOLFTS, production designer on a wide range of light entertainment programmes including Britain's Got Talent, Celebrity Love Island and Mr and Mrs (the 'new' version) and by JOHN MEAD, a former television presenter and an experienced producer-director for HTV and the ITV network.

John has devised, produced and directed a number of television game shows, including All in the Game, A Question of Stars, Cuckoo in the Nest and About Face. Details of most of these will be found on UKGameShows.com

For further information, please contact:

Jackie Aplin, (jsaplin@glam.ac.uk), Centre for the Study of Media and Culture in Small Nations or the symposium organisers, Dr Gill Allard (gallard@glam.ac.uk) and Anna Solic (asolic@glam.ac.uk).

The symposium is free to attend but colleagues should please register their attendance by Tuesday, June 10th to assist us with catering and room bookings.

Sioeau Gêm ar Deledu: Symposiwm

Dydd Gwener, Mehefin 20, 2008

2 p.m. tan 4.30 p.m.

Canolfan Astudiaethau’r Cyfryngau a Diwylliant Cenhedloedd Bychain
ATRiuM
Caerdydd

Bydd y symposiwm yn cynnull ynghyd academyddion ac ymarferwyr y diwydiant.

Y prif siaradwr fydd GARRY WHANNEL, Athro Diwylliannau Cyfryngol, Prifysgol Swydd Bedford

Bydd y Dr. GLEN CREEBER o Brifysgol Aberystwyth yn ymateb i'w anerchiad.

Yn ail ran y symposiwm cynhelir trafodaeth a seiat holi i gynnwys cwestiynau o'r llawr. Yn ymuno â Garry a Glen bydd DOMINIC TOLFTS, cynllunydd ar ystod eang o raglenni adloniant ysgafn gan gynnwys Britain's Got Talent, Celebrity Love Island a'r fersiwn newydd o'r rhaglen Mr and Mrs ac hefyd JOHN MEAD, cyn-gyflwynydd teledu a chynhyrchydd-gyfarwyddwr profiadol yn HTV a rhwydwaith ITV.

Mae John wedi dyfeisio, cynhyrchu a chyfarwyddo nifer o sioeau gêm ar y teledu, gan gynnwys All in the Game, A Question of Stars, Cuckoo in the Nest ac About Face. Ceir manylion am y mwyafrif o'r rhain ar wefan UKGameShows.com

Am ragor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â:

Jackie Aplin, (Jsaplin@glam.ac.uk), Canolfan Astudiaethau’r Cyfryngau a Diwylliant Cenhedloedd Bychain neu drefnwyr y symposiwm, Dr Gill Allard (gallard@glam.ac.uk) ac Anna Solic (asolic@glam.ac.uk).

Mae mynediad i’r symposiwm yn rhad ac am ddim ond dylai cydweithwyr gofrestru eu bod am fynychu erbyn dydd Mawrth, Mehefin 10fed, i'n helpu gyda'r trefniadau arlwyo a neilltuo ystafell.


For additional info please contact Dr. Mark Leslie Woods at mwoods[at]glam.ac.uk

AIM: ATRiuM Intelligent Media

Chapter Arts Centre Cardiff

Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries

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Cardiff ATRiuM: Create ’08 End of Year Show is a First Class Affair, Student-created

Llongyfarchiadau / Congratulations to all our fabulous student artists, writers, designers and producers!

Martin Lee writes:

Hi all, just to let you know that the Create ’08 end of year show website is now live for all to enjoy at

www.glam.ac.uk/shows

The site now includes as much of the student work as possible, based on what has been supplied thus far and as of next week, will also feature work from the animation and computer animation courses.

There is however no doubt that there is far more work out there which could be included on the site.

If anybody would like their students work to be included, can they please send a disk with individually marked folders containing any images the students name, course title and any quote from the student about the work to David Massey in Marketing & Student Recruitment (I will be on leave over the next week).

I hope you all enjoy the site and don’t forget to send the link on to anyone who might be interested…

Regards

Martin

Martin Lee

Marketing and Student Recruitment Officer / Swyddog Marchnata a Denu Myfyrwyr

Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries / Ysgol Diwydiannau Creadigol a Diwylilannol Caerdydd

For additional info please contact Dr. Mark Leslie Woods at mwoods[at]glam.ac.uk

AIM: ATRiuM Intelligent Media

Chapter Arts Centre Cardiff

Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries

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