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17 April 2016
Is conceptual art still relevant?
As the Tate Britain launches an exhibition on conceptual art, I ask whether this revolutionary genre is still relevant.
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15 April 2016
Tech backlash: the resurgence of film, vinyl and paperbacks
Technology has advanced art - for better or worse - at a speedy pace in recent years. But with the recent growth in vinyl sales, and the ongoing trend for film photography, is it really all over for analogue?
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15 April 2016
Interview with Ability Drain
She's a terrible Disney princess, but great YouTuber! Ability Drain talks about her channel, the creative process and getting into game commentary
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14 April 2016
Lisa Williamson on female authors and gender neutral book covers
I attended a panel discussion with leading YA author Lisa Williamson (The Art of Being Normal), senior editor Vicky Blunden (Myriad editions) and Leicester-based author Bali Rai. The event was held in one of the University of Leicester's lecture theatres.
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13 April 2016
Map of Me - Half Moon Young People's Theatre
A spoken word and theatre piece written by award-winning poet Rosemary Harris. Produced by Papertale in partnership with Apples and Snakes at the Half Moon Theatre.
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13 April 2016
Interview with Austin Hourigan
ShoddyCast content creator talks about YouTube, science, sexism and charity
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12 April 2016
Music and tech: what’s next?
Naturally, music and technology go hand-in-hand. But like an old married couple, they've certainly had their fair share of squabbles.
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10 April 2016
The Issue with The FIFA Franchise
EA Sports will always be behind a company such as 2K Sports in my opinion. 2K know how to entertain, and make a game interesting.
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7 April 2016
KALEIDOSCOPE Live – Dog Kennel Hill Project & Dr Guido Orgs: Our True Feelings
Modern Art Oxford, celebrates there 50 inspirational years with Kaleidoscope live. a series of exhibitions
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7 April 2016
Want my job?...with Neil Frost
Neil Frost can be found at Brighton Fringe this May, performing his one man mine show, The Story of the Nervous Man. 'I think a performer should train in a variety of disciplines,' the comedian, clown and character actor says, 'then create their own practice using the methods that work for them.'
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5 April 2016
How to...form and express your opinion
We begin to form opinions from a very young age.
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5 April 2016
How to...present your arts practice
You've decided you're going to take up dance classes or start learning to play the guitar as your arts practice for your Arts Award. Great!
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5 April 2016
How to…find an arts placement
At some point when taking your Gold Arts Award, it will come to Unit 1 Part B, which is all about getting involved in the Arts World.
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5 April 2016
Where Are They Now?...with Nicola Slawson
Regularly writing for national titles, freelance journalist Nicola Slawson has also had her photographic work published in the Guardian, the Mirror and Positive news - having honed her photography skills while taking Gold Arts Award. She certainly hasn't forgotten her roots, though.
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5 April 2016
Is gaming really killing our brains?
Since the dawn of society, games have been considered a source of recreation and have evolved into many forms and formats; from social activities to sports. But today's games aren't always considered so healthy.
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4 April 2016
Does the future of book covers lie in animation?
The need for a relationship between technology and design has been accepted for a long time, mainly in the category of graphic design. The relationship between technology and art however has often been more controversial.
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3 April 2016
Games: my history
Hello, children. Are you sitting comfortably? Good. Let me take you on a journey through my video game filled youth, from the very first time I picked up the controller. Yes, this is about me. YES, I AM IMPORTANT!