| Heather McFarlane of the AmmA Centre explained how the pupils have been creating their own music using Sony Acid, a music software package.
Heather said: “The pupils have realised that computers can be used in a whole range of creative ways: to create music, animations and movies. They have really enjoyed creating animations and allowing the development of their imagination.”
Teacher Jill Robinson said: “Due to Armagh Integrated College being a new school, we were keen to develop links in the local community. This project allows our students every available opportunity to link Art and Design, Music and ICT with curriculum core strands of personal development and learning for life and work.
“The preparatory work that has taken place prior to the AmmA Centre workshops has included pastel drawings of space scenes, papier-mâché rockets and comic strip creations. These activities encouraged students to work both in teams and as individuals, learning the key elements of the curriculum in an enjoyable and innovative way.”
Music teacher Keith Falloon has been working alongside Noreen White (SELB) to develop pupils’ imagination and thinking skills through the creation of music which will set the mood and atmosphere for the movies.
Members of AmmA staff involved in the project include Heather McFarlane, SELB Assistant Advisory Officer for Post Primary Art & Design, ICT and Multi Media; Noreen White, SELB Assistant Advisory Officer for Post Primary Music; Vanessa McGee, Moving Image Trainer and Martin Miskelly, placement student, University of Ulster.
The AmmA Centre is the SELB Creative Learning Centre and provides access to and training in digital technology that can be put to creative use by a wide range of organisations and individuals, including schools, youth and the community sector. The Centre is based in Armagh ’s Market House. |
