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Filmmaking Workshops for Children & Teenagers in England, UK
Sparks:
Sparks is a film school provides creative workshops where children and teenagers (aged 7 - 16 years) learn all about film-making. We run workshops in 3 UK locations - Balham in south London, Wilmslow in Cheshire and Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire. Our workshops include Film-making, Animation and Acting for Camera, as well as School Holiday Workshops and more.
Film-making Workshops:
Our workshops help to build confidence, develop teamwork and social skills, and inspire young imaginations. We provide workshops in the following locations for children and teenagers (aged 7 - 16 years):
Balham London:
- Saturday Film-making Workshops, termly, 11am - 1pm:
Each Saturday our crew members meet up to work in peer groups on their own film projects as well as take part in specialist workshops such as Special Effects, Chroma-key (Blue/Green Screen), Combat for Screen, Prosthetic make-up, editing techniques and even more. Saturdays are a great opportunity for young filmmakers looking to develop and hone their camera and directing skills, as well as work creatively and make friends with other young people with a passion for films.
- Easter Workshop, 3-day:
Three days packed with stop-motion animation, special effects, stunts and much more to bring our Superhero films into action.
- Summer School Workshop, 5-day:
You'll learn all about short film production including acting, camera operation, directing, editing and much more as you storyboard, shoot and star in a summer smash hit film. At the end of summer, your film will be shown in a special premier-style screening event for cast, crew, family and friends.
- Acting for Camera Workshop:
We'll soon be launching our first workshop series in Acting for Camera. These sessions will run for 2 hours after school each week, for members aged between 7 and 16. Unlike most acting classes, this series will specialise in acting-for-screen and help our members to develop the performance skills and confidence required for acting and presenting in front of camera for film and TV.
- Animation Workshop:
We can't wait to launch first workshop series devoted to Animation. Our Animation Club will run for 2 hours after school each week, for members aged between 7 and 11, where members will get stuck in to lots of craft modelling, designing, drawing, animating, sound recording and more as they create their own animated sketches and stories.
Wilmslow, Cheshire:
- Easter Workshop, 3-day:
Three days packed with stop-motion animation, special effects, stunts and much more to bring our Superhero films into action.
- Summer School Workshop, 5-day:
You'll learn all about short film production including acting, camera operation, directing, editing and much more as you storyboard, shoot and star in a summer smash hit film. At the end of summer, your film will be shown in a special premier-style screening event for cast, crew, family and friends.
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire:
- Easter Workshop, 5-day:
Boost your performance skills and learn the art of film-making in this multimedia workshop. Alongside developing new skills in acting for camera, you’ll also discover how to direct, camera operate, create special effects, edit and much more as you devise a multimedia production for friends and family.
Additional Programs:
- Film-making Party Packages (ages 7-14 years):
Our exclusive filmmaking parties help to mark special occasions. Got a birthday coming up? Make it one to remember, and watch again and again with a filmmaking party!
* Party Package (Duration: 2 hours):
Make a Birthday trailer to announce your special day! Our workshop directors take guests through the process of filmmaking as they produce a movie trailer to announce the birthday. Guests have the chance to direct, camera operate, act, clapperload, create special fx and more. You'll receive a copy on DVD, and we can also provide a personalised cake.
* Deluxe Party Package (Duration: 3 hours):
Guests make their own short film around a theme of their choice. Our workshop directors help them with developing their story, storyboarding, directing, shooting, and they each have the chance to star in the film as their own character creations. At the end of the party, parents can come back to watch a rough cut of the film in a special 'Cast and Crew' screening. Each child receives a copy of the film on DVD and we can provide a personalised cake.
- Schools' and Corporate Film-making Workshops:
* For schools: Studio Film School runs a range of curriculum focused filmmaking workshops especially tailored for school groups. Schools can enhance your pupils' curricular studies with practical filmmaking activities, or provide an engaging extra-curricular activity to support the school day from our range of schools workshops.
Each of our sessions develops core skills of teamwork, literacy, confidence, and creative expression. We're happy to tailor workshops to fit with existing schemes of work or recommended texts and we also offer a bespoke project service. Workshops can be tailored to cater to specific curricular requirements or class topics
* For corporate: Studio Film School also offers workshops for a range of corporate partners, including charities, children's organisations and leisure companies.
Address:
Oldridge Road, Alderbook Primary, Balham, SW12 8PP, London, England , UK / GB
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Oxford International Study Centre, Oxford
Courses / Programs
Oxford International Study Centre is a well-established pre-university college situated in a beautiful building in the centre of Oxford, just one hour north of London. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation in preparing students for their A-Levels and GCSEs and also for University Entrance. Programmes include: Pre-Boarding school; Pre-University; English Language; Training for Companies (taught in the University and involving guest speakers from the University and Business); Study Abroad programmes; Vacation programmes, and Programmes for university students.OISC has a grade one inspection report (“exceeds expectations” ) of the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which is an approved educational oversight body authorised by the UKVI. OISC is an associate member of the European Council of International Schools.
The teachers and trainers at OISC are from leading universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, and have many years’ experience of teaching international students and professional clients. The vast majority of our students who are applying to University gain a place at their first or second choice institution, and the pass rate for IELTS is 100%
Pre-University Academic / Language Courses:
- Year round English Language Courses
- Pre-Boarding School & Guardianship
- Pre-University (A Level & GCSE)
- University Foundation Programme
- Oxford & Cambridge University Entrance
- Gap Year / Study Abroad Programmes
Autumn and Winter Revision Programmes:
- A-Level and (I)GCSE
- UCAS + Personal Statement advice
- Preparation for Oxford and Cambridge
Interview Practice & Guidance:
- Entrance tests – LNAT, BMAT etc.
- International Baccalaureate
- Year round English Language Courses
- Pre-Boarding School & Guardianship
- Pre-University (A Level & GCSE)
- University Foundation Programme
- Oxford & Cambridge University Entrance
- Gap Year / Study Abroad Programmes
Autumn and Winter Revision Programmes:
- A-Level and (I)GCSE
- UCAS + Personal Statement advice
- Preparation for Oxford and Cambridge
Interview Practice & Guidance:
- Entrance tests – LNAT, BMAT etc.
- International Baccalaureate
Dwight School London
Courses / Programs
Located in Friern Barnet, in the borough of Barnet in north London, Dwight School London is one of the UK's leading international schools. Recognised by the Council of International Schools (CIS), we are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and was one of the first in the UK to offer the full IB Programme. We teach boys and girls between the ages of 2-18. About 40% of our students are from the local North London area and the rest are international students.Dwight School London is privileged to be part of the internationally renowned Dwight family of schools. We share the Dwight pillars of Personalised Learning, Community and Global Vision and are committed to igniting the spark of genius in every child.
Our learners are proud to come from diverse backgrounds; they celebrate and learn from each others’ perspectives, and they take pride in taking action to make a better world.
Our open-minded approach that values diversity and innovation is underpinned by the academically rigorous International Baccalaureate programmes that open pathways to the top universities across the globe. Our students are critical and creative thinkers, empowered by inquiry-led learning and an expectation that they will be independent learners who create meaning from their experiences.
- Nursery - ages 2-3
- The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - ages 3-4
- The Primary Years Programme (PYP) - ages 4-11
- The Middle Years Programme (MYP) - ages 11-16
- The Diploma Programme (DP) - ages 16-18
- Quest Programme with one-on-one tuition in reading, maths, writing and organisation for students who require learning support
- English as an Additional Language
- Homestay programme available for students age 16+
- Forest School accredited provider
- The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - ages 3-4
- The Primary Years Programme (PYP) - ages 4-11
- The Middle Years Programme (MYP) - ages 11-16
- The Diploma Programme (DP) - ages 16-18
- Quest Programme with one-on-one tuition in reading, maths, writing and organisation for students who require learning support
- English as an Additional Language
- Homestay programme available for students age 16+
- Forest School accredited provider
Mill Hill School, London
Courses / Programs
Mill Hill Schools are London’s leading co-educational day and boarding schools, set on a magnificent 120-acre parkland site in Mill Hill Village, North West London, just 10 miles from the city centre. The Mill Hill School Foundation offers education to boys and girls aged between 3 and 18 in its three schools. The schools occupy a magnificent 120-acre parkland site just 10 miles from Central London and within easy reach of Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton Airports, motorways, bus, underground and rail links. Our curriculum offers exciting teaching methods set against a traditional background.At Mill Hill students enjoy a wide range of subjects, opportunities and activities. Mill Hill is well known for the wealth of opportunities on offer in the creative arts. The facilities in the music, art and design and theatre studies departments have all been the subject of major investment in the past decade. Competitive and recreational sport also has a special place in the life of pupils at Mill Hill. Furthermore, there are many opportunities to participate in out of school activities at Mill Hill with pupil exchanges and trips to France, Germany, Spain and Belgium.
Day Program; Boarding Program; Lower School; Middle School; Upper School; Creative Program; Sports. Mill Hill aims for excellence and encourages pupils to make the fullest use of their talents. We offer a wide range of Subjects including English, Mathematics, Business Studies, Science, Separate Sciences, French as well as creative arts, physical education and activities.
Cambridge Seminars Tutorial College
Courses / Programs
Cambridge Seminars is a warm, friendly Sixth Form College for students between the ages of 16-20. We are located in the centre of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, 50 miles (80 km) north east of London, accessible by train in an hour from both Liverpool Street and Kings Cross stations in London. A family atmosphere is fostered in which academic excellence flourishes. The college’s main focus is on Pre-University Foundation Programmes, GCE A-Levels, GCSE’s and English as a Foreign Language (EFL). We have been preparing students for university for the past twenty five years and continue to strive to meet and exceed our students’ expectations. As a university preparation college, our objective is to get you, the student to the best university based on your abilities. You will achieve this either through the study of A-Levels or Pre-University Foundation Programmes. We also offer GCSE’s for those students who have not completed high school within their own country. We are accredited by the British Accreditation Council and have been highly praised by many of the leading universities for the quality of our academic achievement.
Sixth Form; Pre-University Foundation Programmes; GCE A-Levels; GCSE’s. As a university preparation college, our objective is to get you, the student to the best university based on your abilities. You will achieve this either through the study of A-Levels or Pre-University Foundation Programmes. We welcome international students. Acommodation is organised.
Ashbourne Independent Sixth Form College, London
Courses / Programs
Wonderfully located near Kensington Palace, Ashbourne College in Kensington, West London, is an Independent Sixth Form College offering GCSE and A level pre-university education to international and UK students. Following the university ethos, the college combines informality and an adult approach to education, at both A level and GCSE, with a disciplined system in which each student's work is carefully monitored. The college is fully co-educational and considers its primary strength to be its small size, coupled with its friendly and caring approach. The School is diverse, with approximately 50% of students coming from overseas.
Ashbourne is one of the best private colleges for A levels (pre-university) in the UK. It offers many opportunities, including: class sizes of 10 or less, a choice of over 30 subjects, and excellent academic results. The college appeals to those who want a more grown-up approach to education but who also value the support, encouragement and academic focus that are Ashbourne's hallmarks.
A Level Departments:
- Arts and Media
- Drama
- EFL
- Finance and Computing
- Humanities
- Languages
- Social Sciences
- Traditional Sciences
GCSE Core Subjects:
- Maths
- Science
- English Literature
- English Language
- ICT
Easter Revision Courses also available.
- Arts and Media
- Drama
- EFL
- Finance and Computing
- Humanities
- Languages
- Social Sciences
- Traditional Sciences
GCSE Core Subjects:
- Maths
- Science
- English Literature
- English Language
- ICT
Easter Revision Courses also available.
Wisdom School, North London
Courses / Programs
Located in the suburb of West Green, North London, Wisdom School is an independent secondary school which provides a high quality of education for both boys and girls ages 11 to 16 years. Wisdom is a highly-academic, non-denominational day school for conscientious students. Students consistently achieve outstanding public examination results and go on to prestigious universities of their first choice.The school follows the National Curriculum as laid down by the Secretary of State for Education at Key Stages 3 and 4. We believe establishing a broad curriculum is very important, and we offer a full range of subjects
The curriculum enables every student to achieve intellectual and personal fulfilment and to develop their talents fully. All students are entered for the English Baccalaureate. Our aim is always to enable each individual pupil to achieve the very best that he/she is capable of, and to develop life skills that will support him/her both now and in the future.
Co-educational Secondary School Programme for Students Ages 11-16:
GCSE Subjects:
- English language, English Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Drama, Art, Turkish, Physical Education and Arabic Studies.
A' Level Subjects:
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English
After-School Clubs & Societies:
- Creative Arts Ideas, Piano, Acoustic & Classic Guitar, Violin, Drama, Poetry, Rugby, Football, Table Tennis, Martial Arts, Folk Dance and Mind Games.
GCSE Subjects:
- English language, English Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Drama, Art, Turkish, Physical Education and Arabic Studies.
A' Level Subjects:
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English
After-School Clubs & Societies:
- Creative Arts Ideas, Piano, Acoustic & Classic Guitar, Violin, Drama, Poetry, Rugby, Football, Table Tennis, Martial Arts, Folk Dance and Mind Games.