Projects

Photo Journalism Course starts October 2010

2010-07-19T14:24:36Z

Introduction to Photo Journalism - new 4 week course one evening per week starts October - no experience necessary - this course is accredited with OCN (Open College Learning).
Contact us if you would like to reserve your place.

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Camera orientation, composition, practical skills, what makes a good photograph, how to tell a story using photos, caption writing, display and much more.
The course will be run jointly by Kings Corner Project and Headliners, the national youth journalism project.
Successful participants will gain a nationally recognised qualification - OCN Level 1 in Photography.

RADIO JOURNALISM PROJECT AUGUST 2010

2010-06-16T15:22:32Z

This intensive, one week course will run from August 9th - 13th. With a professional journalist as a tutor, you will learn all aspects of radio journalism and the use of studio equipment and software packages.
If you live in Islington and are aged between 15 and 21, get in touch!

]]> Run in conjunction with Headliners, there are places for 10 young people on this one week course.
You will learn how a modern studio operates, how to use software and recording equipment, scripting, recording interviewing and putting together a radio package.
The course will be run partly at our premises in Old Street, and partly at Headliners in Bethnal Green Road.
Participants will also take part in a fun day out/activity.

Crime and Punishment Jan - March 2010

2010-01-19T16:50:20Z

The course will feature weekly discussions and workshops on all aspects of Law and participants will take part in a Mock Trial, held at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Further details will be published when arranged.
Anyone interested in taking part should call Graham on 020 7253 6776

MUSIC INDUSTRY COURSE Starts January 2010

2010-01-19T16:05:15Z

Do you want to be a star?
The Music Industry Course is a 14 week project for young people aged 16 to 21 who are interested in finding out what it takes to make it in the music industry. Is it all about the X-Factor?...

]]> You will work in groups, using music software; Pro-Tools/Logic or Reason and/or use instruments to produce your own track. You will work with professional music tutors.
During the course you will get the opportunity to meet industry people, visit record companies, music PR companies, bands and radio stations.
You will record your track in a professional recording studio.
You will be have your own Electronic Press Kit made, where you will be styled and photographed! Finally you will visit Sony BMG, where you will sit in front of a panel of judges who will watch your EPK, hear your track and decide which is the winning group! The winner will win a prize.
You will star in a documentary film which will be shown at a film presentation evening.

If you are ready made group, a solo artist, a vocalist or a musician and you think you have talent, KCP are auditioning people for a place on this course NOW!

Please call Cassie on 020 7253 6776

Fashion Customising Course - May - June 2010

2009-12-22T15:31:57Z

Are you aged between 15 and 20?
Learn how to customise and style your own clothes.
Put together and take part in a fashion show at Ctiy University.

LONDON CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL

2009-10-01T16:30:57Z

During the half term we will be making a short film to be entered into the LCFF, to be screened at The Barbican Centre.

FREE MUSIC PRODUCTION COURSE JULY - SEPTEMBER

2009-07-30T16:23:41Z

Learn Logic music production software. Come and learn how to make your own beats!

]]> Learn how to make your own beats in Logic, all abilities welcome.
Get a nationally recognised certificate.
The course is run by a professional producer and engineer.

Graffiti Art Workshops - Starts July 09

2009-07-07T15:06:15Z

Come down and make your mark!

]]> Work with legendary graffiti artist Artful Dodger. Learn spray techniques and work with a group to produce a huge mural on the wall of the project. Visit Southbank graffiti park where you can spray and tag the walls!

There are still places on these workshops! .... speak to Cassie for more details

FILM PROJECT - 'London EC1' January - July 09

2009-03-10T17:41:32Z

We are now recruiting for a small group of 14 - 19 years olds who live in Islington.

Join a group of young people, working with a professional film-maker, creating a 30 minute film exploring life in the EC1 area.

]]> We are making a 30 minute documentary film to be screened at the Barbican Cinema in June 09.

The group will meet every Thursday 4-7pm.

We will be exploring people's views of crime and how it affects our lives.

Interview the police to see their view;

Learn film making techniques and be part of a team; appear in the film if you like.

Get a certificate at the end of the project.

If you're an EC1 resident and are interested, then please contact Graham at Kings Corner Project on 7253 6776 or just drop in for more details

MUSIC DROP IN WEEKLY WORKSHOP - every Wed & Thu 3.30 - 6.30pm

2009-03-10T14:37:52Z

Are you 15 - 19 years and not at school, college or work - and into MUSIC.

If so, then why not come along to KCP on Thursday afternoons to work on our latest music-making software with the help from our resident Music Youth Worker.

We use Pro-tools and Reason software (industry standard).

Learn production skills or just record your music and work with others.

Drop in to check availability, or phone us and ask for any member of staff for more details.

KARTING MECHANICS & RACING COURSE - Oct - Dec 05

2008-10-02T14:28:36Z

Are you aged 14 - 18 and interested in mechanics.

Learn basic car mechanics from City University Students over a 3 months period one evening per week.
Strip down your kart in a small group and learn about the basics as you go through:

Steering, brakes, engine, chasis, tyres.

Race your kart at the track and improve your driving skills.

No previous experience necessary.

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Visit to the Police Training Centre in Hendon - meet police drivers and watch them practice on the skid pan.

Watch crash tests being conducted and learn about road safety.

Re-build your kart and race it at the track.

If you're interested in a place on this course, then call Kings Corner Project and ask for Chris . Tel 020 7253 6776.

SILK SCREEN T SHIRT PRINTING - starts October 09

2008-09-16T10:33:57Z

Do you live in Islington and are aged 14 - 18 ? Are you free on Mon evening (4 - 7pm) ?

Want to learn Silk Screen Printing Techniques (no previous experience necessary) ?

Design and print your very own logo and learn how to market your product and start a small business or just come down and print for fun.

]]> There will be a competition at the end! Our panel of judges will choose the best design, the most comercially viable will win.

The winner will walk away with a prize and their T Shirt design will be worn by our Dance group that will be performing live on stage at a major London venue in December 2009.

Call us on 7253 6776 for more details or drop in.

MUSIC PROGRESSIONS / ANGER MANAGEMENT - Sept - Dec 08

2008-09-14T14:43:16Z

Tuesday afternoons 1.30 - 4.30pm from 7th October to December.
Are you age 13 and 19 and live in Islington?

This course is for anyone who needs help with their anger and / or assertiveness and wants to make music.

]]> Learn to deal with your anger management using music as a form of expression
Increase confidence and learn a new skill
Learn how to make music on the latest software
Get a nationally recognised award!

There will also be visits from the College of Law who will be delivering their 'Street Law' workshop, as well as a choice of other visits for the young people to take part in. Young people must attend 30 hours or more to achieve the nationally recognized award. Places are limited.

Contact our youth worker Liz for more details.

Tutor: Liz Spencer LNCP liz@kcpyouth.net 020 7253 6776

VICTOR & ROLF - THEATRICAL COSTUME DESIGN COURSE - 4th - 8th August 2008

2008-09-10T15:13:00Z

In association with the Barbican, London, we are running a one week Fashion project (Mon - Fri) tutored by top designer Gary Thorne - Head of Design at RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art).

We are looking for up to 12 young people aged between 14 - 21 year olds who will work togheter to create an art installation that will form part of the Victor & Rolf exhibition currently showing at the Barbican Centre, London until September 08.

]]> Create your own portfolio and get careers advice and guidance in this field of work.

Learn about the roles of a fashion designer and other professionals working within the Fashion Industry

No previous experience necessary but you must be committed and offer 100% attencence for the week.

Contact Cassie at KCP if you are interested in a place on this new ground-breaking course.

Drama & Theatre Industry Project - May - July 2007

2008-09-05T13:48:06Z

We are looking for 10 teenagers to take part in our Theatre Industry project, working with directors and actors from the Almeida Theatre.

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They will teach you how to use voice, movement and text, to explore a play that is currently running in their theatre - The Big White Fog. The play is about the hopes of a better life for a family who live amidst the racism of 1029's Chicago.

Course content:

Behind the scenes tour of a West End theatre;
Going to see a West End show;
Acting classes from professional actors from the Almeida Theatre;
Rehearsing your own play and performing it LIVE on stage at the Almeida Theatre.

We will also be making a documentary film of this project which will be screened at at top London venue.

No previous acting experience necessary - to interview for this project - please contact us.