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A division of Response Employment and Training Pty LtdPhone/Fax: 4323 6830 Mobile: 0405 098 173 Email: [email protected] Jamie Conroy, Manager, Daintree Studio, 21/5 Daintree Place West Gosford NSW
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³RAD Access Excellence & Practice´
Paper for ³Arts Activated´ Conference
Power House Museum, Sydney, 2010Presented by Jamie Conroy and Dean La Spina
Written by Jamie Conroy ©ADT 2009/10
Screen Printing Area, Daintree Studio, West Gosford NSW
SEE REFERENCES TO OUR POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONTHROUGHOUT THIS DOCUMENT: thus (PPP SLIDE 1) etc.
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(PPP SLIDE 1) Accessible Arts: Arts Activated Conference 2010, 25th & 26th March 2010
³When you ride the wave you need to keep your wits about you´ J.M. Conroy Access Excelllence & Practice ± an Introduction
In September 2007, I attended the inaugural Arts Activated Conference at the
Conservatorium of Music, Sydney, celebrating the inclusion of people with a disability in
the arts. It was a meeting of creative minds from metropolitan and regional Australia,
with international contributions« a thoroughly inspiring experience featuring music,
drama, visual arts, workshops, lectures, and a range of innovative services.
Recently I made a submission, on behalf of Dean LaSpina and myself, to present a
paper here at the 2010 Arts Activated Conference.
After attending that first Conference, I was determined to be a presenter at the next«
and here we are! I received our formal invitation to present from Accessible Arts dated
13 October (my birthday, a nice little present!)
I really felt elated, that after 30 years of experience in the arts and community work it
was a real coming together of creative human elements, an Artistic ALCHEMY.
As an artist working and training in the disability and youth sectors I have been aware of
Accessible Arts for many years, but have become more involved in recent years.
In 2006 I was involved with DAWN (Disability Arts Workers Network), and the Disability
Awareness and Access Training, with Katy Mercer.
I also submitted a written submission for the Cultural Action Plan for People with a
Disability, where I wrote:
(Quote)
³Attitudinal barriers manifest in the division of art practices and programs into those
specifically for people with disabilities and those for the ³mainstream´. Apparently the
general perception in the broad community is that people with disabilities form a
homogenous subculture, not recognising that there is a wide range of human diversityand talent within the social concept (or construct) of disability. Access to the arts
industry, at whatever level, can be restricted and difficult for people with disabilities.
On a personal level, I have listened to young people with mild disabilities saying that
they are reluctant to attend certain ³disability´ art programs as they do not wish to be
labelled as ³disabled´ or segregated from their peers without disability
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The idea of Universal Access certainly applies here. Community awareness of the
diversity of ³the abilities of people with a disability´ should be improved to promote
inclusive and integrated art programs in the community, particularly for young people
seeking access to valued future options in areas such as art, education and
employment.
I now find myself in a position to facilitate access to the arts for young people with
disabilities living on the Central Coast of NSW, through Response Art «´
(End Quote)
Artistic and creative processes lead to excellent social and individual outcomes
for a great diversity of people, whatever their level of ability.
Response Art and Design advocates for its Service Users, young adults with
disabilities, to access the arts through:
y Our Screen Printing business providing graphic arts training, business andemployment opportunities
y Visual Arts programs and community exhibitions
y Participation in the ARTSTART NSW Youth Arts and Skills Festival
y Our mural painting team producing public art for local organisations in 2004,2005, 2006 ± hopefully more in future
(PPP SLIDE 2)
³Lion Dreaming Whale´, 2006, Gosford Court House, displayed here at the Disability Expo, Mingara, organised by Central Coast Disability Network (CCDN)
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Response Art and Design (RAD) ± a background
I joined Response Employment and Training in 2004, and almost immediately bent my
wings towards visual arts programs, mural projects, and screen printing. Dean became
a Response Service User in 2005 as a direct result. He was looking for a service
provider that did screen printing. Snap! Response Art and Design (RAD) had its earlyshape.
In 2005 RAD collaborated with ARTSTART, the biennial NSW Youth Arts and Skills
Festival, through the Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) in Gosford.
We held Saturday sessions in design, drawing and screen printing processes, including
an Aboriginal Art Teacher in our first of four workshops at Response West Gosford,
integrating young people ³with and without´ disabilities, creating a very positive
group dynamic, «finally culminating in a group exhibition at Erina Fair, a major
Shopping and Public Access complex on the Central Coast.
The Migaloo design was developed in these sessions (PPP SLIDE 3)
RAD has now hosted ARTSTART screen printing programs in 2005, 2007, 2009.
In the meantime, Dean has a business idea, to develop his surf wear brand conceived
while at High School. Weasel Surf is also taking shape following Dean¶s completion of
a Certificate IV in Small Business accessed through the NEIS scheme and supported by
Response.
Dean and I are drawing, designing, drawing, redrawing, redesigning the weasel images.
We print our first Weasel T shirts at Response, and experience the WOW factor not for the last time« Other Response service users also develop their own designs.
We¶ll try and keep our enthusiasm to a minimum during our presentation, for your
comfort and ours, as things began to get exciting!
(PPP SLIDE 4)
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RAD began a rudimentary screen printing business in a small corner of Response¶s
main West Gosford Centre, taking jobs from various community groups, including
Animal Liberation NSW, and was finally sent packing, kicking and screaming , in2006, to its present location, ³tooled and skilled up´ among the Bellbirds at Daintree
Studio, West Gosford. We simply outgrew the former situation, needed more space.
Since then we have built an active business profile in the Gosford LGA, and beyond.
We expect further growth and business development in 2010 and 2011.
We constantly strive to exceed our expectations in our artistic and technical
processes.
A quick note to thank the many people and industry contacts who have generously
helped us with the craft and the ³nuts and bolts´ of professional screen printing:
Geoff Webber, Management and Staff at Response Employment and Training, John
Limond from Reprographics, Terry Wood from TJ Graphics, James Chambers ± Screen
Printer, Steve Allison from Utopia Screen Printing, Alex Camilleri from Eagles Plumbing,
Gosford Regional Gallery, Bill Porteous from JW Agencies, Kim McLoughry from
Regional Youth Support Services, Peter Leis and Family, Mick Castor from Rat Apparel,
and Stephen Anderson from Ultimo TAFE etc«
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Innovation: Access to Training
Since 2005 Response Art and Design has grown to become a professional and
accessible business and training studio on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW,
always striving for artistic excellence:In 2006 our Daintree Studio began«
(PPP SLIDES 5 ± 10) RAD Training
I nnovative Training in Screen Printing and Graphic Arts prepares talented young
adults with disabilities to access community and employment options in the local
arts industry to address barriers to artistic development, practice and excellence
A major focus has always been on training at Response Art and Design
Building on my arts qualifications and practice, my training qualifications and
experience, and my growing knowledge of the screen printing industry, the next step
was to examine the Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package ICP05 from the
National Training Information Service (NTIS), and develop a RAD training program.
There is a GAP in training opportunities for young people with disadvantages to access
appropriate certificate level training in the visual arts in the Central Coast Region.
What has emerged is a serious attempt to develop a Certificate II in Printing and
Graphic Arts - Screen Printing; a relevant and flexible training program, specificallydesigned for Response service users and adaptable to other community education
scenarios, like integrated ARTSTART groups for example.
I also saw the need to gain my own qualification in Screen printing. I have been in
contact with Stephen Anderson at Ultimo TAFE, to help me with an RPL process to gain
my Cert III in Screen Printing. The Trade Certificate will compliment my own fine arts
qualifications and my developing skills with the Adobe Creative Suite.
(PPP SLIDE 11)
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts - Screen PrintingThe proposed accredited training program is based on selected Units of Competencyfrom two Training Packages accessed from the NTIS http://www.ntis.gov.au/
ICP05 Printing and Graphic ArtsCUV03 Visual Arts Craft and Design
y Included are basic design and drawing units to emphasise personal creativity andoriginal design development
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y An accredited RAD training program will provide access to nationally recognisedqualifications in the Arts for Response Service Users
y The program includes current industry skills and knowledge, OHS,communication and team skills
ICP20505: Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
COURSE STRUCTURE
Studio Preparation, Safety and Work Skills
I CPSU261B Follow OHS practices and identify environmental hazards
I CPSU262B Communicate in the workplace
ICPSU203B Prepare and maintain the work area
Pre-printing Processes
ICPSP215B Prepare screen
CUVDES02 A A pply the design process to 2-dimensional work in response to a brief
ICPSU263B Perform basic industry calculations
ICPPP283B Prepare artwork for screen printing
ICPPP222B Scan a line image
ICPPP221B Select and apply type
ICPSP211B Reclaim screen automatically / manually
Printing Processes
ICPSU211B Prepare ink and additives
ICPSU202B Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSP271B Manually produce basic screen prints
I CPSU216B I nspect quality against required standards
ICPSU221B Pack and dispatch product
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We start with a general OHS Induction for the studio, and a good look at our screen
printing materials and equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are
always used when working in the Studio. I f there are times when you feel uncomfortable
or worried about things at work, talk to somebody you can trust.
(PPP SLIDE 12 ± 13)
Process and Excellence
(PPP SLIDES 14 ± 20) y All aspects of Screen printing processes
y Drawing skills and computer graphics using the Adobe Creative Suite
y Production processes and teamwork
y Flexible training and assessment to suit individual needs
y Artistic and creative processes lead to excellent social and individual outcomes
for a great diversity of people, whatever their level of ability
The Training continues with the preparation of Screens and the application of
Photosensitive Emulsion to the screen mesh. At all points on the way, clients are
encouraged to take control of the processes, and practice them under supervision.
Probably 90% of the Screen Printing process is involved with Screen preparation and
Artwork preparation. The actual printing process is ³the icing on the cake!´
Screen Mesh is made from polyester in various grades. Mesh is stretched over frames
and fixed with strong adhesive. Screens are then degreased and treated with Tea Tree
based organic Screen Prep liquid, rinsed and dried.
We are now ready for emulsion coating in the dark room. This process is difficult to
photograph. The emulsion is light sensitive and forms the basis for the screen image to
be printed. Screens are stored in a light safe cupboard until ready for exposure.
The Exposure unit emits powerful ultra violet light and is always used with great care.
(PPP SLIDES 21 ± 29)
ARTWORK: Adobe Creative SuiteThe Adobe Creative suite has been a revelation in our quest for excellent images.
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Starting from intensive drawing sessions, digital photography, and internet searches,
chosen images are scanned or copied into the computer as photoshop or illustrator
files.
The Artwork is developed, and text can be added, through the basic graphic tools
available in these programs.
It is interesting that many of our Clients, being young people of the ³computer age´,
have a strong affinity with these graphic programs. While of profound depth and
apparent complexity, they are also accessible and can be used to create simple
effective designs, or more detailed multi-colour works. Dean and I have attended
training workshops in both Photoshop and Illustrator. There is rarely a day that we don¶t
find something new about their application to our design projects.
Clients are supported to create their own designs and get a real buzz walking out the
door with their new and totally unique T shirts on. All of the excellent Art we are seeingtoday has passed through the Adobe Creative Suite.
³The term graphic design can refer to a number of artistic and professionaldisciplines which focus on visual communication and presentation. ...
Graphic design is a creative process that combines art and technology to
communicate ideas.´ (google search Feb 2009)
Community Connections:
ARTSTART and Regional Youth Support Services
y Inclusion of young people with a disability in training programs like Artstart helpsto address barriers to recognition of arts excellence and practice by their peers(³without´ disability)
y Strong connections with local community agencies and businesses create work,learning and cultural opportunities for RAD service users and addressbarriers to artistic development and recognition
³ARTSTART aims to support, foster, encourage and highlight young people¶sinvolvement in the arts and cultural areas and to assist young people to increase their
skill and confidence in a range of artistic areas.´
I keep on with this idea with our ARTSTART programs: the integration of young
people in the arts with or without disability. The issue of disability disappears in the
positive interpersonal dynamics created in these groups. Young people come together
on their own terms, as people, not as a label.
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Regional Youth Support Services, who administer and coordinate ARTSTART on the
Central Coast, have consistently supported this integration, and have recognised its
value to the local community.
Gosford Stalls: Information and Sales
One of our most successful community initiatives is our regular stall in Gosford¶s William
Street Plaza. We are out there creating a positive community presence, selling our
original designs and providing a marketing opportunity for our Screen Printing Business.
Disability Expo: Central Coast Disability Network
The biennial Central Coast Disability Expo is another excellent opportunity to showcase
our service and our artistic achievements. We are able to network with other agencies
and develop work and cultural opportunities for our clients.
C reative Expression helps young people to:
y Discover new skills and abilities
y Find new ways to manage feelings and express ideas
y Create a positive identity
y Experience opportunities for self motivated learning
y Access opportunities for employment and training
y Improve: self esteem, communication skills, goal setting, and ability to work withothers Adapted from ³Creative Capacity Building´ by Phil Nunn and Celina McEwen (2002),
Centre of Popular Education, UTS Sydney
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Practice and Excellence
Work Skills Development, OHS, Team Work, Creativity, Employment, Production
Since 2005 RAD business has successfully targeted local community groups and
businesses and has established itself as an ethical choice for its Screen Printing andDesign Services.
In 2005 we did 6 Screen printing jobs, in 2009 it was 141. 2010 is shaping up to exceedlast year¶s figures.
y RAD aspires to long term growth and financial sustainability
y Appropriate working hours for selected Trainees will reflect realistic workplacepractices. Productivity based wages may be negotiated in the future whenrealistically possible
y RAD is increasing its product range beyond T shirts and bags to provide more
job opportunities and technical development for Trainees, for example «y RAD supports the realisation of ambition and the development of artistic practice
for trainees (Dean ± Weasel Surf)
Practice and Excellence: ARTWORK
A brief outline of the history of ³Weasel Surf´ by Dean La Spina, to close presentation: ademonstration of excellence.
Conclusion
Excellence in the Arts is definitely possible for people with disabilities, through:
y Creative expression as indicated in our body of work
y Access to training opportunities in the Arts
y Community presence and integration
y Business opportunities in the Screen Printing and Arts industries
Interactive Strategiesy T shirt designs showcased in presentation
y Design competition ± Slogan for Accessible Arts T shirt design?
y RAD Stall (Sales and Information)]
Questions«Discussion