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NUI Certificate in Youth Arts 2003 - 2004

Developed and delivered by the National Youth Arts Programme

WHAT IS THE NUI CERTIFICATE IN YOUTH ARTS?

The NUI Certificate in Youth Arts is the first of its kind in Ireland. This Certificate has been developed by the National Youth Arts Programme in association with the NUI Maynooth to provide participants with an understanding of youth arts as well as offering a context and practice approach to using the arts with young people.

The NUI Certificate in Youth Arts will offer familiarisation with the different art forms used in working with young people as well as an opportunity to specialise in one of these forms.

This course is certified by the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. It is the first opportunity many participants already working in the youth arts sector will have to certify their own experiential learning.

WHAT WILL THE CERTIFICATE IN YOUTH ARTS OFFER PARTICIPANTS?

The NUI Certificate in Youth Arts will introduce those working in the non-formal youth sector to the concept, principles and practice of youth arts.

The Course is designed to enable participants:

  • Have a knowledge of the historical context and background to youth arts
  • Create a better understanding of the ideas and principles of youth arts practice
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of models of youth arts practice
  • Explore the role of youth arts as a youth work methodology
  • Recognise the importance of creativity as a tool for human development and education
  • Recognise and professionalise the skills associated with youth arts practice
  • Identify the factors which have shaped the development of youth arts
  • Establish and develop a network of youth arts practitioners nationally
  • Develop the skills and knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate a youth arts project within their own work setting
  • Develop a range of practical group work skills and apply these to their work
  • Explore the application of youth arts activities with young people

COURSE MODULES AND DATES

The Certificate in Youth Arts is designed around six modules:

1. Module 1 - Monday 15th September 2003
Induction and Introduction to Youth Arts

2. Module 2 - Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th September 2003
Creative Social Education - Youth Arts and Youth Work

3. Module 3 - Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th November 2003
Youth Arts Practice

4. Module 4 - Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th January 2004
Youth Arts Methodologies

5. Module 5 - Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th May 2004
Art Form Specialisation

6. Module 6 - Friday 11th June & Thursday 16th September 2004
Practicum - Design and delivery of a Youth Arts Model

Course Venue: The course will be delivered at a number of venues in Dublin.

Duration: September 2003 - September 2004

*Please note that participants must fulfil 80% course attendance and must ensure that they are briefed on work missed at any stage.

Course Fee: €500
(This fee includes registration to NUI Maynooth for certification).

Number of places available: There will be 20 places available.
Assessment: The five modules will be delivered to in individual blocks and will be followed by a written assignment based on each module.

It is the requirement of the Certificate in Youth Arts that all participants must also keep a Portfolio for Assessment to include:

  • Personal Learning Plan
  • Workshop Log
  • Youth Arts Project
  • Essay Assignments

Continuous assessment by both participant and course tutors
Application forms can be downloaded in Word Format (26k) or are available from:
The National Youth Arts Programme
NYCI
3, Montague Street
Dublin 2

Tel: 01-478 4122
E: arts@nyci.ie

Closing date for completed applications is the 27th June 2003.

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