The Playhouse offers an innovative approach to literacy training, by using the arts as an alternative medium to develop literacy skills. The Literacy curriculum encompasses the following Core Elements - Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.

Artskills provides young people with the opportunity to participate in creative training that will enhance their literacy ability. This innovative approach is an opportunity for them to develop skills and interests whilst engaging in meaningful, social and creative activity. The Playhouse will ensure that all participants are signposted towards additional training and opportunities to further develop skills and interests in the arts.

The Artskills Project's main aim is to help young people who are interested in developing their literacy skills and obtaining recognised qualifications. The project therefore aims to 'reduce inactivity' by improving the employability of young people.

Over the next 3 years the project aims to engage with 370 young people throughout the Northwest and enhance self confidence and self esteem in our participants, enabling them to improve their literacy levels in a fun and accessible way. The successful completion of the project will lead to the attainment of 6 UK recognised qualifications.

The Playhouse provides a neutral, creative, non-formal and safe learning environment that attracts individuals who have not achieved their full potential through formal educational systems. The alternative arts-based training that we deliver is recognised as being an effective way of developing essential skills.

Creative Approaches to Literacy is kindly funded by The Department of Employment and Learning, The European Social Fund, and The Arts Council.

For further information please contact Project Coordinators Emma Siuán on artskillsplayhouse@gmail.com, 02871268027 or click here to download an application form

Visit the Artskills website on www.artskills.co.uk.

Artskills Videos

The Playhouse Artskills Film and Video OCN Module 2012.

Film and Video students Ciaran Patterson, Kyle martin and Racheal Keys completed this module with facilitator David Harkin in March 2012.

Click Here to see the first of two completed videos, which were unveiled in their graduation showcase.

Click Here to see the second of the two completed videos.

NEW TO 2012/ 2013

A new Literacy Project has started at The Playhouse for anyone who would like to obtain their Literacy Qualification in a very short period.

Starting in October, the Essential Skills Literacy Project will run for 7 weeks in The Playhouse and is targeting anyone who would like to obtain their qualification in a relaxed and non formal workshop setting.

The course is delivered in a way that suits all the needs of each individual and can be taught at entry level 1 to level 2. This means that the participants will not be in a position that they find the level to demanding or not challenging enough.

There is also an £100 completer's bonus for anyone that gains their qualification. The course is free and places are limited.

For more information contact Siuán O' Doherty, Artskills Project Coordinator on 02871 268027

Click here for time table and registration form.

Artskills 2013

The Playhouse's Artskills Project is recruiting for a new courses beginning in January 2013.

The project is offered to individuals aged 16+ who would like to gain their essential skills in literacy qualifications and/or up skill in art forms such as creative writing, digital photography, film and video, performance and web design.

Through the course participants will have the opportunity to gain 6 UK recognised qualifications and on completion The Playhouse will ensure that all participants are signposted towards additional training and opportunities to further develop skills and interests in the arts.

The course will run for twelve weeks from the Tuesday the 8th January 2012 until 28th March 2013. The timetable is usually 10 - 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Due to the generosity of our funders we are now in a position to offer Educational Maintenance Allowance, cover lunches, travel expenses, child care and provide a £100 completion bonus.

Artskills Literacy Project 2013

Due to the success of our first literacy intensive project we are currently recruiting for another literacy course that will commence in January 2013. This course is designed for anyone who would like to obtain their literacy qualification over a very short period of time. This Literacy Project will run for 7 weeks in The Playhouse and is targeting anyone who would like to obtain their qualification in a relaxed and non formal workshop setting. The course is delivered in a way that suits all the needs of each individual and can be taught at entry level 1 to level 2 (GCSE pass grade equivalent). This means that the participants will not be in a position that they find the course level to demanding or not challenging enough. There is also an £100 completer's bonus for anyone that gains their qualification. The course is free and places are limited.

Places are limited and booking is essential. For further information and enrolment please contact Siuán O'Doherty Artskills Coordinator at The Playhouse on 02871268027 or via email on siuan@derryplayhouse.co.uk

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New

Artskills OCN Script Writing Courses

@ The Playhouse

Facilitated by Pamela Brown.

These courses will run subject to numbers.

Course option one

Saturday 23rd February 2013 10 - 4pm
Saturday 2nd March 2013 10 - 4pm
Saturday 9th March 2013 10 - 4pm
Saturday 16th March 2013 10 - 4pm
Saturday 23rd march 2013 10 - 4pm

Course option two

Tuesday 26 & Thursday 28th February 2013 6-9pm
Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th March 2013 6-9pm
Tuesday 12th & Thursday 14th March 2013 6-9pm
Tuesday 19th & Thursday 21st March 2013 6-9pm
Tuesday 26th & Thursday 28th March 2013 6-9pm

This is an ESF, DEL, ACNI & Playhouse funded project.

These courses are free and are available to individuals 16+ who are;

· Working 16 hours or less,

· Not in fulltime education,

· Or training with longer than four weeks to complete.

This course is accredited by NIOCN

If you would like to book a place please do not hesitate to contact Emmajane Logue on 02871268027 or emma@derryplayhouse.co.uk