Creative Citizenship Project

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This was a partnership project between Manchester Art Gallery, three secondary schools and Creative Partnerships
The project focused on the artwork of political ceramicist Stephen Dixon as a means of exploring the Citizenship curriculum
The process allowed the teachers taking part an opportunity to examine this relatively new curriculum area in a creative and detailed manner
The themes explored in the final resource look at Stereotyping and conflict resolution in relation to the first Gulf War

To provide a programme of quality CPD for teachers which resulted in a Citizenship teaching resource for KS3 pupils that can be used in school or at the gallery
To provide a range of opportunities for teachers to develop skills and knowledge about Citizenship and creativity
Review current provision for teaching of citizenship
To work collaboratively on a teaching resource – teachers, gallery staff, Stephen Dixon and other relevant professionals

Teachers and gallery staff explored existing Citizenship materials and tested them with their pupils to identify the best approaches to develop
Practicing artists were introduced to the project to help produce a creative and vibrant response to Stephen Dixon’s’ work
Themes that related to War and the Citizenship curriculum were developed to help pupils explore these concepts in a meaningful way
These ideas were developed into a teaching resource that can be used through interactive whiteboards

Production of a CD ROM for use in schools to support KS3 Citizenship, please contact us to recieve a free copy
Development of a series of Inset sessions for teachers based around stereotyping, conflict resolution and the appropriation of images by the media
Increased understanding of Citizenship curriculum for teachers and gallery staff taking part
Increased awareness approaches that can be adopted when teaching Citizenship
Using findings and resources developed through this project to inform additional Citizenship development at the gallery