Programme no: 01/2018

General Programme Information

1.1	Programme Title

Creative Case for Diversity in the Arts

1.2	Institution/Organisation

Artlink Hull
87 Princes Avenue
Hull
HU5 3QP

Tel: (01482) 345104 		
email: training@artlink.uk.net

1.3	Name(s) of the main site(s) at which the Programme may run

Centre for Community Arts 87 Princes Avenue, Hull. HU5 3QP
Suitable locations throughout the former Humberside area within the arts, community and voluntary sectors.
      
1.4	Name of main contact

Neil Rustill Training Co-ordinator on (01482) 345104 
email: training@artlink.uk.net

1.5	Programme Management

Neil Rustill – Training Coordinator.  The course will be delivered initially in-house at Artlink by one tutor.  Any new tutors will be inducted by shadowing programme delivery prior to becoming responsible their own tutor group.  Unit content, delivery, assessment and verification will also be discussed with a suitably qualified member of staff involved in the programme.  All tutors will be briefed about Artlink Hull aims and objectives of each module/unit.

1.6	Funding

The Training Project has traditionally applied for and secured funding from a variety of supporting organisations including the Humber Learning Consortium, European Social Fund, Skills Funding Agency, Working Neighbourhoods Fund, Big Lottery and a multitude of other sources. Funding has also been secured to sustain individual and self financing course runs through collaboration and partnerships, local authorities and Third Sector Groups. The Creative Case for Diversity in the Arts course will continue to seek revenue funding from new sources and will also use other types of funding as appropriate in collaboration with Artlink projects and for ‘stand alone’ provision.

1.7	Programme History

The programme has been created in response to the Arts Council England Creative Case for Diversity launched in 2011. Provision will consider the ever changing dynamics and diversity of learners at local and regional level building on continuing identified needs through prior learner involvement on a range of regulated and non-regulated courses involving all sectors of our communities over the past 15 years.  The aim for a course of this kind is to educate artists, community arts workers and creative practitioners, who engage with diverse audiences through arts project provision, leading to more opportunities whilst                        “achieving great art for everyone” (ACE 2011).

The training is also being identified as a natural progression route for those who are already practicing or are aspiring to become involved professionally or through volunteering within the community and participatory arts sector.

The course will require learners to consider equality whilst investigating ACE Creative Case for Diversity, and importantly consider what it is, why it is needed and how it will impact on engagement and audiences participating in the arts.

Artlink has been running arts projects with the local community since 1982 throughout the former Humber Region.  And in line with ACE aims, believes that everyone should have access to quality arts provision whilst aspirations can be enriched through exposure to the arts and professional artists (ACE 2011). Artlink strives to ease accessibility for all through exhibitions, outreach projects and training.  

1.8	Programme Aims

The course aims to provide an opportunity for artists, community arts workers and creative practitioners to investigate and define what the creative case is, and how it will impact on provision.  It is an introduction for those who are currently working in the arts and others who are interested in working in the arts to meet like minded people, engage in discussion and dialogue which is intended to enable the learner to take on more responsibility for their own learning, whilst individually and collectively defining the creative case, and the impact on audience development through participation.

1.9	Target Group(s)

The creative case training is aimed at those who are practicing or interested in planning, setting up and facilitating arts and creative projects with diverse communities.  

Entry requirements therefore include a desire to engage with these communities through creative projects, workshops or events. The project welcomes those from all backgrounds and seeks to encourage involvement from diverse groups within Hull and surrounding geographic areas, especially those identified as residing in deprived communities.

1.10	Programme Structure

This is a one-unit non-regulated programme of learning.  The course will be delivered within 6 hours of guided learning although some bespoke training will be offered through adaptation to meet the needs of learners, groups and organisations with time made available for one to one tutorials and support being available as required by the learner.  

Programme delivery will be to groups of no more than 12 learners.  The course will be delivered flexibly, encouraging group work, discussion and dialogue providing ownership which also creates an element of self directed learning depending on individual needs. Timings and delivery locations, including host venues will be selected which have all of the support structures and policies in place to ease accessibility for individuals and diverse groups.

1.11	Internal Verification – Quality and Standards Monitoring

The course at present has one tutor and although non-regulated will include internal verification procedures for quality and standards purposes. Suitably qualified Artlink staff will be involved at regular frequencies to observe teaching delivery to maintain quality and standards. This quality review will occur at least once annually and could involve members of the team other than the tutor who have contact with the learners outside of the course.  Teaching and learning observation records will be recorded and the whole process is seen as a quality and standards developmental process, designed to monitor quality of training, achievement and future curriculum development.

1.12	Resources

The minimum resources required to deliver the Programme include a training room, flip chart, PPT, Digital Projector, ICT Equipment and Laptop, DVD, Video & TV (as required). Materials include handouts and a course booklet, stationery, and art materials for practical tasks.  

The Community and Participatory Arts course at present has one tutor Neil Rustill who has a BA (Hons) in Education and Training, Certificate in Education (Cert Ed/PGCE) Level 5, Certificate in Further Education Teaching, NOCN Systems Approach to Training, NOCN Assessor Award, TDLB D32/D33 NVQ Assessor and D34 Internal Verifier Awards and City and Guilds Environmental Graphics.  A member of the Management Committee of Artlink will oversee the project and assist in evaluating its progress if the need arises.  The team is expected to expand as the course develops to include further trainers with specialist knowledge.  Attributes needed by these tutors include good communication skills, the ability to work with a diverse range of 

learner groups and as part of a wider team.  They should have gained or be working towards a teaching qualification such as a Certificate in Education (Level 3) or Further and Adult Education certificate.  They should ideally also have experience of working in the Voluntary & Community Sector either voluntary or paid and experience of the arts. 

1.13	Progression

There will be an exit interview for learners to explore personal progression routes.  Further education and training options may include the Artlink in-house Certificate in Community and Participatory Arts, the Level 2 qualification in Community Arts Administration or Level 3 qualification in Community Arts Management. Certificate in Education (Level 3), University or Further Education within the Creative Industries, or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Achievers may also wish to gain work as community arts workers in either a voluntary or paid capacity with Artlink or other arts organisations.  They may run more projects or look at setting up their own group with other learners and/or artists. 

1.14	Qualifications

Not applicable – Non Regulated In House Certificate of Achievement.

1.15	Recruitment 

Learners will be recruited throughout the region with those registering on the Artlink database of arts workers and volunteers being encouraged to enrol. Individuals with an interest and skills in the arts will be recruited through existing and new relationships with the Arts Development Team.   Arts and Community groups, associations and community centres will also be targeted throughout the Humber, and include arts students and graduates.  The course will be marketed and advertised via social networking platforms, the Artlink website and through partnership and sector groups and organisations.  

Information, advice and guidance will be provided at the initial interview, enabling learners to decide if the programme is appropriate for them. Their support needs and personal aims will also be discussed and support will be available throughout the programme from the tutor at regular intervals and on request.

1.16	Guidance and Support of Learners 

An initial assessment will include an informal interview to establish prior knowledge and experience, and identify any specific needs support requirements. Individuals can expect ongoing support and guidance throughout the various progression stages of the course. An inclusive learning environment conducive to a positive learning experience will be established from the start, with peers encouraged to work collaboratively as they negotiate each element of the course programme, its aims and objectives.  

An internal appeals procedure for the course and assessment decisions exists and requires the learner to initially contact the course tutor who would reassess outcomes.  The second level of internal appeals is the wider course team who are responsible for internal verification.  Because of the ‘in-house’ and ‘stand alone’ nature of the course, unsatisfactory conclusion to any appeal should be brought to the attention of the Creative Director and Board of Governors if necessary. 

1.17 	Learning Support 

-	Childcare
Costs for child and dependent care will be refunded to learners whenever possible, which is subject to funding availability.

-	Language support
A range of local agencies will be used to provide language support and every effort will be made to meet the needs of the learners.  An induction loop will be available, as will sign language interpreters.  Graphic facilitation will also be used when appropriate.

-	Learners with disabilities and/or learning difficulties
All course and project host venues will be fully accessible and extra support will be provided for individual learners as required.  Artlink often uses volunteers to assist arts workers on projects and they could help on the ‘micro-workshop’ if necessary.  Course handouts will be available in large print, Braille and audio on request.  Support tutors with experience of teaching people with learning difficulties will be employed if required. Every effort will be made to enhance the learning experience for learners whilst easing accessibility although the level of support provision can be affected by funding availability which is subject to change. 

-	Library and other learning resources
The Artlink building includes an information resource library that would be available for learners to use.  Information that would be relevant to those on course includes arts publications and books on different arts practice.  

-	Learners 
will be provided with a list of useful websites to access practical arts guidance as well as to research community arts projects run by different organisations.  The Artlink website in particular will be a valuable resource in both documenting and informing learning practice.  

-	A rolling program of arts workshops in a range of arts subjects.  
Learners can access these if they wish to develop their practical arts skills, learn new techniques or gain a better understanding of the realities of an arts project and diverse audiences.
	
-	Information Technology
Artlink have a Mac Suit of computers which are available for use which is free of charge to learners on course and there is community access to computers at a wide range of venues in Hull.  A list of suitable places will form part of the course induction and costs incurred by learners using facilities may be refunded on production of receipts (Subject to funding availability). 

-	Travel
Travel expenses will be refunded for learners when attending all parts of the course whenever possible on production of receipts/tickets (subject to funding availability).  

-	Other 
Folders, pens and paper will be provided for learners to take notes and other formats such as audiotape and DVD can also be arranged.

1.18	Equal Opportunities

Delivery of the creative case course reflects the Artlink Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policies by ensuring equality of access for all individuals.  This is central to the organisation’s philosophy and No individual or group in contact with the organisation will receive less favourable treatment because of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership or gender reassignment.” Those residing within specific geographic locations identified as being deprived communities will also be targeted and encouraged to engage in learning, either at Artlink or a local venue which is more accessible and can accommodate learner groups.

Single gender runs of the course will be arranged if requested and where it is identified as being advantageous to learning.  Sessions will avoid religious holidays and course handouts will be written in plain language.  There will be a positive approach to recruiting people for the course from under-represented sectors of the community.

1.19	Health and Safety 

Health and Safety procedures of the organisation will be followed and where the course is run at a different venue then the Health and Safety policy of the relevant venue will also apply. A risk assessment will be conducted prior to the start of all courses at Artlink or away from the centre for community arts.

1.20	Monitoring and Review 

The course will be monitored, reviewed and evaluated at regular stages.  Learners will evaluate the course both during and at the end of the course.  The course tutor and team will also evaluate delivery during and at the end of each course run.   

Results of the evaluation process will inform areas for improvement for future courses with changes being made as required.  The creative case course will be reviewed annually with views gained from learners and tutors as well as internal quality reviewers and staff.

-	Quality and Standards
Only suitably qualified tutors will deliver the creative case course, who hold or are working towards a teaching qualification up to level 3 or above.

Quality review procedures will take place to ensure quality and standards are being practiced and maintained through annual and end of course reviews.

Teaching staff will engage in continuing professional development, and maintain membership of the Society for Education and Training (SET).

2.1	Units of Assessment List

Unit No.	Title	Credit Value	Level	Source	
1	Creative Case for Diversity	N/A	Intro	New 	

2.2 	Unit Details

Title:		Creative Case for Diversity 	
Recommended Hours of Learning:	6	
Creation Date:	1st September 2017	

LEARNING OUTCOMES	ASSESSMENT CRITERIA	
The learner will:	The learner can:	
1.	Achieving great art for everyone.
	1.1	Explain how the Arts Council sets out and 
invites the arts sector to engage with a new and different approach to diversity and equality in the arts.
	
2.	The ACE approach to the Creative Case for Diversity.
	2.1	Explain how ACE defines the Creative Case
              through the re-imagining of its own approach 
              to equality and diversity. 
2.2	Explain how these areas can and should 
enrich the arts for artists, creative practitioners, audiences and our wider society.
	
3.	Interpreting of the Creative Case 	3.1	Through discussion with peers, provide an individual, and collective interpretation of the Creative Case for Diversity which meets the needs of those engaged in the arts.
	
4.	The Three Interlocking Progressions.
(Equality, Recognition and a New Vision).
	4.1	Discuss how equality can remove barriers to access to the arts, promote potential and transformation which reflects our diverse communities.
4.2	      Provide a valid means in which to recognise   
       how to resituate diverse artists through a 
       number of means, placing them at the centre 
       of arts practice locally and nationally.        
4.3	      To investigate a new vision which provides a 
        framework for viewing diversity in a positive 
        way in an artistic context, whilst embedding 
        and celebrating diversity within an artistic 
        culture, locally, regionally and beyond. 
	
5.	How do we apply the Creative Case?

	5.1	To have considered the three interlocking progressions to establish how to apply the Creative Case. 
5.2	Investigate how this can be realistically incorporated into future artistic practice.
5.3	To provide a summary of how the Creative Case might impact their unique creative environment, audience and practice.

Appropriate assessment methods, for example:	
•	Case study			
•	Examination of products of work	
•	Simulation – Role Play
•	Question and answer 	•	Group discussion 
•	Reflective log -diary 
•	Written description	
•	Tutor testimony	

2.3	Content

•	Induction: health and Safety and the venue.

•	Introductions to the course tutor, candidates and Artlink. 

•	Aims and Outcomes.

•	Icebreaker: Candidate introductions, equality and diversity case studies.

•	Introduction: Achieving great art for everyone: Arts Council and the Creative Case for Diversity.

•	The ACE approach and definition of the Creative Case for Diversity.

•	Reflection: The Learner Groups initial Interpretation of the Creative Case.

•	The Three Interlocking Progressions: Equality, Recognition and a 
            New Vision.

•	Learner Definition and How do we apply the Creative Case?

•	Conclusion – What Next? How might the Creative Case impact on individual settings.

Core themes in all of the sessions will include equal opportunities and functional skills including communication and numeracy with a strong emphasis on social engagement and collaborative working with others.

2.4	Delivery Methods

The Creative Case for Diversity Course is a ‘stand alone’ in-house unit of learning activities which will include trainer led, group work, practical arts activities, discussion, dialogue and debate. Group exercises with support from the tutor will direct learning methodology, with teaching aids including DVD and PPT presentations, Flipchart and group work. For product evidence see 2.2 Unit assessment criteria. Teaching methods will be learner centred whilst meeting the needs of individuals and adaptable for each group.
All delivery methods will reflect the Artlink Equal Opportunities and 
Safeguarding Policies and the ACE Creative Case for Diversity.
	
2.5	Assessment Strategy

Relevant Assessment Method	Assessor	Record of Assessment	Unit or Learning Outcome	
Observation of activity	Trainer/peer	Tutor observation and formative feedback (Verbal and/or written) record of achievement.
Peer group evaluation.  
	LO 1. 2, 3, 4 - 5.	
Course work
	Trainer	Completion of Learner Course Recording Booklets or/and note taking.
Tutor formative/summative feedback/assessment 
(Verbal and/or written).
	LO 1, 2, 3, 4 - 5.	
Group discussion
	Peer	Tutor observation and peer feedback.
	LO 1, 2, 3, 4 - 5.	

Course work will predominantly be discussion based with the option to use audio, DVD, or other means (Re: 2.2 Unit Details) as appropriate.  Examples of course work include discussion, dialogue and debate, written assignments and note taking, case studies, short films and simulation.  Activity will make use of prompt sheets and learners will be expected to show a greater depth of understanding through evidenced progression and course completion.

2.6	Evidence of achievement

This Creative Case for Diversity Course is a practical introduction for artists, community arts workers and creative practitioners. Evidence of achievement will be evidenced through group interaction, whilst working through the five learning outcomes, with formative and summative assessment being conducted by the course trainer at each progression stage.  

The evidence will be visual and verbal (Re: 2.2 Unit Details) due to the range of skills and interests that the course participants will have.  In order to engage people fully the evidence can be recorded in a number of ways (Re: 2.2 Unit Details). Summative assessment will consider observation of individual and group exercises to establish knowledge, competence and achievement.

3.1	Authorisation
	
	Tutor: Neil Rustill

	Tutor signature: ___________________________

	Date: 1st September 2017

           Authorising Signatory: Kenn Taylor

	Authorising Signature: ______________________

	Date: 1st September 2017