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	what is artizen? Artizen is a concept created by Fi Burke. Artizen explores how creativity and digital technologies can enhance lives and lifelong, independent learning. Artizen is also an ‘identity’ for the work Fi creates as an independent filmmaker and visual artist. Fi works as an independent freelancer as a ‘hands-on’ practitioner, lead artist, collaborator, consultant or programme developer. “I prefer to work on projects, programmes or research that in some way facilitate the personal development of others. I also have a love of events and enjoy ‘making things happen’ either by contributing as an artist or by using my business skills to facilitate their realisation.” “My own work is often inspired by elements of nature, particularly water, philosophical science and eastern philosophies. I focus on the essence of that inspiration; sensual and abstract with an emphasis on rhythm and energy.” “As a creative practitioner, I feel that it is important to have the freedom to choose which ‘output tool’ works best rather than be labelled as a photographer or filmmaker etc. I often see my role as also being that of catalyst, mentor and facilitator" ---------------------------------------------------------- artizen and fi burke – year by year 2006-2007 Creative Advisor, Creative Partnerships, Nottingham Continuing her work with CP Nottingham, Fi is working to develop sustainable programmes with Cultural & Creative partners as well as exploring how CP can support the development of the new diplomas in secondary educational settings. Fi is also working with Nottinghamshire County Council to extend CP into County schools. Lead Artist, Glenbrook Action Research Group, Creative Partnerships, Nottingham Co-researching how 4 schools can develop an integrated model of creative learning that extends across all age ranges, types of schools and the full range of needs and abilities, using the unique opportunities provided by the future Hadden campus development. Creative Learning Project, Derbyshire County Council Working with Wilsthorpe Business & Enterprise College as a mentor and artist on this programme funded by the Arts Council and the DfES. The overall aim of the project is to contribute to the development of a shared understanding of what we mean by creative learning by adopting some of the Creative Partnership working practices and values. Creative Practitioner, Creative Partnerships, Derby Collaborating with artist Ian Dearman at Griffe Field Primary exploring how digital media can develop enquiry skills in all year groups with particular emphasis on Science. Chatsworth House Fi is working with the education officer at Chatsworth and the Wilsthorpe Business & Enterprise college film crew to develop films that look at the creative educational opportunities available at this site. 2005 –2006 Creative Development Worker, Creative Partnerships, Nottingham Fi facilitated research into how personalised learning & creativity can impact learners and teaching methodologies. The research group was made up of schools, practitioners and cultural organisations. Derwent Valley Mills , Sites & Visions Fi was both project & creative manager of this arts project inspired lasting educational resource in the form of a DVD and web. Sites & Visions was developed for teachers and community groups to enhance engagement with this World Heritage site and it’s history. > See Dewent Valley Website Filmmaker, Creative Partnerships, Nottingham Working with the Speaking, Listening & Writing theme group, Fi created a DVD that looked at the impact and findings of the research this group had explored over 2 years. Wilsthorpe Business & Enterprise College As artist in residence in the school, Fi helped to develop new and sustainable ways of using film and other digital mediums for creative teaching & learning. The programme also had a strong emphasis on building relationships with feeder primary schools and the wider community through peer to peer mentoring. The programme culminated in a film premiere at the Metro cinema in Derby in July 06. Creative Development Worker, Nottinghamshire County Council Working with Killisick Junior school on this programme funded by the Arts Council and the DfES. The aim of the project was to contribute to the development of a shared understanding of what we mean by creative learning by adopting some of the Creative Partnership working practices and values. For Killisick, this meant developing a creative programme using the vehicle of ‘ A sense of Place’. Filmmaker, Creative Partnerships, Bolsover, Ashfield & Mansfield Working with a group of artists at Selston Primary School, Fi worked with year 2 students on a film programme that developed their problem solving and risk taking skills. Filmmaker, Creative Partnerships, Nottingham Working with a group of staff and mixed ability students from 4 schools, Fi facilitated the creation of their film about how they see their future shared Haddon Park campus. Wirksworth Festival (sept o6) Fi delivered a film workshop as part of the festival, a whirlwind tour of how to create and edit a film in just 6 hours. > Wirksworth Festival Website East Midlands Young People’s Arts Award Launch, Derby (jul 06) In July 06, Fi and the Wilsthorpe Business and Enterprise College film crew were invited to this launch event to document the day and provide highlights for the delegates. Dunkirk Primary (jul 06) A short collaborative project using drama and film to enable year 6 students to explore relationships through the World Cup. East Midlands Gifted and Talented Conference, Eastwood Hall (mar 06) Fi and the Wilsthorpe film crew were invited to document this event as well as to interview delegates from a student’s point of view. The film crew interviewed keynote speakers including poet Roger McGough. 'Talent Matters’ conference (jan 06) Fi and the Wilsthorpe film crew presented a workshop to year 9 delegates from around the county exploring careers opportunities in the creative industries. Documentary Filmmakers Group (DFG), London Fi continued to develop her own documentary filmmaking skills through participation in courses offered by DFG. Creative Journeys sharing seminar (nov 05) Co-delivery of action-based research findings in the form of 2 workshops at this Creative Partnership event. In collaboration with Asima Qureshi, Dunkirk Primary. 2005 Wilsthorpe Business & Enterprise College Artist in residence in the school to develop new and sustainable ways of using film and other digital mediums for creative teaching & learning. Creative Partnerships, Nottingham Action based research looking into using digital technologies creatively across the curriculum. Derbyshire Creative Learning Conference Co-delivered a workshop with Kim Johnson, Arts Development Officer for Derbyshire County Council on harnessing creativity. Dunkirk Primary School and the Lahore Lyceum, Pakistan Creation and editing of films designed to build creativity and relationships between the two schools. Funded by the British Council and Creative Partnerships. Arts in Childcare Conference Delivery of 2 creative digital photography workshops and presentation of a case study of arts in childcare on behalf of Derbyshire County Council. New Media Conference A Creative Partnerships day for teachers to reflect and participate in ways in which new media can play a part in creative teaching & learning. Fi delivered 2 workshops looking at film editing and literacy. 2004 Synaesthesia - Film commission in association with the Arts Council and Threshold Studios. Currently being shown at film festivals. DVD due for release in early 2006. Shepherd School - Well being audio-visual installation Children First, Long Eaton - Documentary workshop for 6-13 year olds Day Centre for Adults with Learning Disabilities – Weekley digital photography workshops. Creative Partnerships – Business Plan for the studio project at Shepherd School NTI grant – Artizen received an equipment grant from NTI Creative Partnerships – Video Art workshops at The Elms School Waterways Event – large scale outdoor projection in association with Creative Collaborations Icon Hair – photography commission for their 2nd salon in Nottingham Passing – public video installation in Nottingham city centre, in association with momentum arts BA Hons First Class in Art and Design by Negotiated Study - University of Central England. 2003 Creative Partnerships – Feasibility Study for the studio project at Shepherd School Ghana – Documentary production in West Africa Creative Partnerships – Documentary workshops at The Elms School Film and TV Production Foundation - at Intermedia, Nottingham; including experience in producing drama, editing, scriptwriting, live studio broadcast, floor managing and camera operation King is Dead – production of short video drama Icon Hair– mixed media commission for their salon in the Cornerhouse, Nottingham. 2001- 2002 BA Hons in Art and Design by Negotiated Study, University of Central England. Artizen was formed Teacher Training course – City and Guilds 7307 Nottingham University – commission of mixed media images Derby Open - finalist Broadway Cinema – photographic and film exhibitions Holmes Place – photographic exhibition Icon Hair - commission of mixed media images 1999 - 2001 p/t Art and Design Foundation at New College, Nottingham. p/t Trainer & Trainer Developer at Boots the Chemist – involving project management, development and implemented of new IT systems and process training programmes. 1994 – 1999 Business/IT Analyst Boots the Chemists, Nottingham. Various roles focussing on how IT can be used to improve information systems 1995 Qualified as Accounting Technician 1989 - 1994 Management Accounts Supervisor – at Brann Direct Marketing Limited, Cirencester, Glos 1980 - 1989 Living and working in the USA ---------------------------------------------------------- qualifications: _ City and Guilds Photography – 1990-1994, Distinction _ Accountancy Professional Qualification (A.A.T) – 1995, Distinction. _ Foundation in Art & Design - 2001, Merit _ Teaching Practice Stage One, City & Guilds 7307 – 2002, Pass _ Foundation in Film & Video Production –2003 nocn 8 credits level 3 _ BA Honours in Art & Design by Negotiated Study – 2004 First Class Participation in many one off workshops and training courses including: Documentary Filmmaking (DFG London) Mental Health Awareness Neuro Linguistic Programming Facilitation Training the Trainer Client Management Completion of many related software courses including: Final Cut Pro HD Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere, Web design MAX/USP (interactive programming)