ATOM Queensland has recently learned of the passing of renowned media educator Barrie McMahon, in Perth Tuesday 16 May. Media education as we know it today, would not exist without the contribution of Barrie McMahon. He has been hugely influential across Australia, and internationally – particularly in Canada, and also in the UK. Barrie built […]
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2016 was a busy year for ATOM Qld with lots of “backend” work around partnerships (poster), advocacy and readying for changes brought on by the redevelopment of the new senior FTVnm syllabus. A large contingent of ATOM Qld members also made the journey to the national conference, Screen Futures, in Melbourne. But in a transition
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The Toowoomba Twilight Swap and Share will be hosted at St Ursula’s College, Toowoomba next Monday, 20th February 2017 from 5pm – 6:30pm. All media arts teachers are welcome! Meet and share resources with media arts teachers, see examples of units and student work using the ACARA Media Arts Curriculum. RSVP to wco [at] st-ursula.qld.edu.au
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The ATOM QLD Annual General Meeting will be at Indooroopilly State High School next Monday 20th February. If you are unable to attend in person, there will be a video link provided closer to the date. ATOM AGM Date: 20th February Time: 6:30pm Location: Indooroopilly State High School (video link also available) RSVP: Friday 17th
We’re in the process of updating the site and member functionality. There will also be some changes to the look of the site over the next couple of days. For all current members, you should now be able to access the new Member Forums. If you have any problems connecting, or are unsure of your
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Draft 3 of all 5 Arts Syllabus documents have been published. The make up of assessment and external assessment has been outlined. Please post your feedback via the survey by tomorrow (16 Nov)! Head to https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/new-snr-assessment-te/redev-snr-syll/stage1/arts Links to key documents and surveys are at the bottom of the web page.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to shape the future curriculum and assessment of our subject. Please take the time to read and provide professional feedback on the Draft 2 Senior Film, Television and New Media Syllabus. They will be available until Wednesday 14 September. Feedback may focus on content, structure, assessment and potential implications for the
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The first draft of the new senior FTV syllabus is now available for feedback: Download here More information is available here. The survey link is here.
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More information about BUFTA Masterclasses for 2016 is available in the flyer below. Click the flyer to download the PDF version.
We’re giving away 3 free tickets to Screen Futures 2016. To enter, simply make a 30-60 second film responding to the question “Why do you teach media?”
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