Silver Unit 2 Part A: Plan an Arts Leadership Project

You need to:

  • Think about what makes a good leader.

  • Decide what leadership skills you would like to develop

  • Start thinking about an art or design project, or part of a project, that you could lead

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Leadership

What qualities do you think a good leader needs to have? Consider good examples you have experienced

Here are some ideas for what you could do:

  • Make a list of qualities (for example: being patient, kind, organised, supportive, good at listening).

  • Think about a teacher, coach, or group leader you admire. What makes them a good leader?

What leadership skills would you like to develop in your arts leadership project?

Here’s what you could do:

  • Think about what you’d like to get better at when leading (for example: speaking in front of a group, organising materials, helping others)

Next you need to think of an arts project where you could work as a leader

You don’t have to do the whole project by yourself!

You can work as part of a team or with helpers. The important part is that you take the lead in at least one part of the project.

This might mean:

  • Planning an activity and then asking others to help you run it

  • Leading one part of a bigger event (like explaining a warm-up activity or setting up a display of work)

  • Being in charge of one small group while someone else supports another group

  • Setting up the space for an event that someone else is running

Your leadership can be big or small - as long as you are in charge of something and show your skills!

Leadership

Describe your arts leadership project

What will you do?

You might want to:

  • Run a drawing workshop

  • Set up a mini exhibition of work

  • Lead a dance routine

  • Set up a space for an event

  • Demonstrate an activity before everyone else has a go

  • Lead a warm up task

Why did you choose it?

• Do you enjoy this activity?

• Is it something you are good at?

• Do you want to share your skills or teach others something new?

• Does it make you feel happy or confident?

What will the creative outcome be?

• What will be the final result?

• What will people see, hear, or experience at the end?

• Will there be a finished artwork, a performance, a display, or a completed event?

More Planning

What resources will you need?

  • List any materials, tools, or equipment you will need for your project.

Are there any health & safety considerations?

  • Think about where you will do it and what you will need to keep everyone safe.

  • Do you need to give safety instructions or check the space?

  • Do you need to make sure everyone knows how to use the materials properly?

What will your leadership role be? What will you be responsible for doing?

  • Describe exactly what you will be in charge of.

  • Will you plan the activities, lead the group, prepare materials, give instructions, or organise the space?

  • Explain what decisions you will make and what parts you will lead.

How will this help you develop leadership skills?

  • Explain how taking on this role will help you grow.

  • Will it help you feel more confident, improve how you work with others, or help you practise organising and leading a group?

Will you be working with other people? What will they be doing?

  • Tell us if you will have helpers or work as part of a team.

  • What jobs will they do?

  • How will your role be different from theirs?

  • Explain how you will all work together to make the project happen.

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