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MYAN E-Bulletin: Issue 16: Apr - May 2008

4. Conferences & Meetings

Call for Papers

The 198 Contemporary Arts and Creative Learning, are calling for short papers and presentations exploring notions of the arts and young people. Papers are invited to address but not limited to the following themes:

Moral Panics and Resistance through Art Inclusion -22 May, 6.30-8.30pm

This talk will explore:

  • What kinds of representations of young people are in the public?
  • What do young people have to say about these representations? and
  • How do young people demonstrate resistance to social structures?
  • How are youth ideas represented in their creative work?

The Role of Reflection and Evaluation -29 May, 6.30-8.30pm

This talk will explore:

  • What impact can the role of reflection have on the success of a project?
  • How do practitioners reflect on a projects process?
  • In what ways do young people use reflection through out the life of a project?
  • How do we effectively evaluate creative projects?

Presenters will be paid an honorary fee of £150 for the presentation of papers. Presentations are expected to last a maximum of 15 minutes. If you would like to present please send an abstract (no more than 250 words) and or presentation outline, your CV and a short biography by Monday 18 April to s.mullings@gold.ac.uk.

Attendance if free, but places are limited. To book a place please email s.mullings@gold.ac.uk by Monday 5 May.

 


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