Secondary Schools Programme 2018–19
Creative Subjects Photography/Art & Design/ Design & Technology/Music & Sessions for Teachers © Phil Wilkinson Bookings open 13 August nms.ac.uk/schoolbooking To book, complete our For more information, National Museum of Flight request form at contact us: 0131 247 4238 [email protected] nms.ac.uk/schoolbooking National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Rural Life Keep in touch: and National War Museum 0131 247 4041 0131 247 4377 [email protected] [email protected]
Art and design, science New Ancient Egypt Free! Rip It Up: Portrait Photography and technology, the and East Asia galleries S5–S6 Higher Photography or Art & Design S1–S6 National Museum of Scotland natural world, world National Museum of Scotland This 1.5 day workshop is spread over cultures and Scottish Our new permanent galleries Ancient Egypt two consecutive weeks: history – we cover it Rediscovered and Exploring East Asia open in Mon 24–Thu 27 Sep & Mon 1–Thu 4 Oct 2018 Spring 2019. The galleries will showcase over Learn the skills you need to prepare for your own all at our four national 1,200 outstanding objects, many of which have photo shoot with one day at the museum and museums across not been on display in over a generation. an afternoon at Stills: Centre for Photography. Work with professional photographers from Stills Scotland. to explore approaches to lighting, composition Rip It Up: Scottish Popular and styling and create your own album cover, Exhibitions Music Study Day inspired by Rip It Up. National Museum of Scotland Pupils will: Visit nms.ac.uk/teachers for details of our Wed 12, Thu 13, Wed 19 & Thu 20 Sep teachers’ private views. Wed 3, Thu 4, Wed 10 & Thu 11 Oct • Shape their own learning through selecting the location of their shoot and the styling of Wed 7, Thu 8, Wed 14 & Thu 15 Nov Free! their models. Rip It Up: Introduce your pupils to Scottish popular music The Story of Scottish Pop in this immersive day uncovering the range of • Be invited to bring along their own choice National Museum of Scotland social and cultural influences on artists, songs of props and costumes in response to the Until 25 Nov 2018 and musical genres. particular style of music they are inspired by. Discover the story of Scottish pop music as Pupils will: • Become familiar with the latest photography we take you on a musical journey from the equipment, provided by Stills, such as Digital 1950s to the present day. From the days of • Discover the history of Scottish pop music SLR cameras (Canon 600D) and studio the dancehalls to the emergence of pop in from the 1950s to present day in the lively Rip lighting equipment (Bowens Flash units). an explosion of colour in the 60s, through the It Up exhibition. 70s and New Wave, Rip It Up features global • Work with a professional photographer • The walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town stars and independent local heroes from pop’s to create studio and environmental shots. traces the people, venues and gigs that early days right up to today’s outstanding made the city’s music. Led by journalists and • Develop ICT skills using iMac workstations newcomers. musicians with long experience of Edinburgh’s with Adobe Photoshop (CC) and Lightroom. 10:30/12:30 (90 mins) music scene. • Engage with future career opportunities Exhibition sponsored by Baillie Gifford by working with experienced photographers Investment Managers • Explore the world-class displays of musical instruments at St Cecilia’s Hall, Scotland’s and in professional environments. oldest concert venue. Meet the curator to • Have their album cover displayed at the Robots find out about this unique collection. museum and receive their printed photograph S1–S6 10:15–15:00 (90 mins exhibition visit, 90 mins afterwards. National Museum of Scotland walking tour, 60 mins St Cecilia’s visit) 18 Jan–5 May 2019 £10 per pupil For more information about Stills, visit stills.org This major exhibition tells the 500-year story 1.5 day workshop of humanoid robots and what it means to Day 1 10:30–15:30 be human. Set in five different periods and Day 2 12:30–15:30 places, the exhibition explores the rich history, £10 per pupil technology and culture of robots. Acting Max. 10 pupils per day like mirrors for society, robots show how our hopes, dreams and fears have changed over the centuries. The exhibition features a unique collection of more than 100 robots, from the earliest automatons to robots from science fiction and modern-day research labs. 10:15/11:30/12:45 (60 mins) £3 per pupil
Developed by Rezillos objects on loan from Fay Fife and Eugene Reynolds Fife Fay on loan from objects Rezillos
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Fashion at the Museum Materials Handling Box Jewellery Handling Box S4–S6 S4–6 S4–6 National Qualification, Higher or Advanced Higher National Qualification, Higher or Advanced Higher National Qualification, Higher or Advanced Higher National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Scotland Mon 3 Dec 2018 Available throughout the year, please get in Available throughout the year, please get in touch to check availability touch to check availability Our Fashion and Style gallery is the inspiration for this unique event. Curators will discuss the This new teacher-led handling box will allow This collection contains contemporary jewellery social and cultural influences on key pieces pupils to discover more about Material Science and technique samples. Pupils can evaluate how within the gallery and designers will talk about through hands-on and gallery-based activities the jewellery is made, investigate the materials, the materials, techniques and technology used which explore both familiar and unusual objects speculate about the concept behind it and try in their work. A series of workshops will also from across the museum. wearing each piece. This collection spans from the late 1990s to the early 2010s. allow pupils to explore themes such as fabric • Explore a range of traditional and design, fashion illustration, and careers linked nontraditional materials used in a selection Included in the box are: to the fashion industry. of museum objects and examine how their • 23 pieces of contemporary jewellery 10:00–15:30 individual properties have made them £8 per pupil uniquely suited to their purpose. • Makers and jewellery pieces booklet Max. 20 pupils from each school • Examine samples of new and emerging • Films exploring different creative processes materials and explore how their properties and techniques could be used in current and future technologies. • Discussion cards Career-Long Professional • Compare the design of everyday objects • 18 pieces exploring different techniques Development to discover how social, environmental and • Technique sample booklet technological changes have influenced their We run regular training development. • Keyword glossary sessions for teachers on a 10:15/12:30 (60 mins) • Activity booklet variety of topics, including £25 for 1 class, £50 for 2 or more classes private views of special The handling notes and the activity booklet are Other handling boxes available include: available to use before your visit. This collection exhibitions. can be used as an art and design resource or • Animals: Ecosystems, Interdependence and as a resource for photography students to take the Environment To see our latest topics visit photographs within the museum. nms.ac.uk/teachers • Objects From Around the World 10:15/12:30 (60 mins) • Romans in Scotland £25 for 1 class, £50 for 2 or more classes
Other events and activities • Scotland’s Early People
for schools are being • Scotland’s Rocks and Fossils developed throughout • Scots and Emigration the year. For details of our latest programme visit • Victorians nms.ac.uk/schools • Vikings in Scotland Visit when you want General Visits – FREE Curriculum Days for S1–S3 pupils – cost dependent Book a free self-led visit to any of our four museums for on activities all class sizes. We can provide access to a cloakroom and Bring your whole year group for a day of activities at the lunchroom. Trail sheets and teachers’ packs are available. National Museum of Scotland. We can offer a mixture of workshops, trail sheets and self-led activities on a range of topics. © Neil Hanna © Phil Wilkinson
Art in the Museum Free! Adult Talks Free! Self-led Free! S1–S6 Programme Museum Visit National Museum of Scotland S5–S6 and Teachers S1–S6 National Museum of Rural Life National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Flight Available throughout the year National Museum of Rural Life National War Museum National Museum of Flight Available throughout the year, please get in We offer free tickets for teachers and senior National War Museum touch to check availability pupils to our adult talks programme at the Whatever your topic, our museums have Visit any of our museums free of charge to National Museum of Scotland. Tickets must be something to offer. Book beforehand to access sketch, draw or photograph our collections. booked in advance and all pupil tickets must our resources for schools, including lunch space Some restrictions may apply. Please ask for be reserved by their teacher. Senior pupils over and cloakrooms, where available. Plan your visit further information. age 16 may attend unaccompanied. using our self-led resources available online at For details of the latest ticket offers visit nms.ac.uk/schools nms.ac.uk/teachers From 10:30 onwards
Self-led Trails Free! S1–S3 Mode: Exploring Free! National Museum of Scotland Fashion Available throughout the year We have a range of trail sheets which secondary Mode is an educational mobile experience school classes can use to discover objects in suitable for fashion students and young the museum. These include art, design and adult learners. Showcasing detailed fashion trails for S4–S6 pupils and career fashion photography and 360° views, trails for S1–S3 pupils on topics such as digital it helps users to discover the design, technologies and architecture. skills and craftsmanship behind 30 star garments in our Fashion and Style gallery. To see the full range visit nms.ac.uk/selfled Mode works across all devices – mobile, tablet and desktop. Visit nms.ac.uk/mode
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