Courses / Overview
Our courses focus on using the auditory and visual senses to develop creative writing, thinking skills, drama and music composition. They are highly motivational, fun and practical.
Inset days and Workshops
- Picture the Music Create - A day course
- Picture the Music Create - Using the Software
- The Creative Classroom
- Raising Motivation and achievement in Creative Writing
- The Poetic Classroom
There are currently 5 full day inset days available. All of them are written and delivered by Philip Davis - the creator of Picture the Music. Please contact us if you need to discuss the options - it is always possible to create a bespoke day to suit your needs.
Picture the Music Create - A day course
A detailed look at using images and sounds to generate ideas for a variety of outcomes including story telling, creative writing, composition - in fact anything that involves originality as a starting point. (more...)Picture the Music Create - Using the Software
This is similar to the above but focuses more on how to use the software resource. This is ideal if there is an issue with staff being a little techno-phobic. (more...)The Creative Classroom
A general look at how to develop a more creative approach to teaching and learning using movement, images and sound. An excellent introduction to Philip’s methods. (more...)Raising Motivation and achievement in Creative Writing
A detailed look at the application of the Picture the Music methodology to creative writing. (more...)The Poetic Classroom
A very detailed look at improving and building poetry in the school. All the courses require a selection of musical instruments for the afternoon session. If away from the school please ensure that every delegate brings at least 2 instruments with them. Variety is the key - shakers, xylophones, drums of all sorts, glockenspiels, Tambourines, Tambours, wood blocks etc. (more...)TIMINGS
The usual timings of the day are:- Session 1: 9.00 - 10.40
- Session 2: 11.00 - 12.40
- Session 3: runs for approx 2 hours
Workshops
These are sessions run in the classroom with the children - they are a great way to see Picture the Music Create in action - Philip can focus on Poetry or Narrative. Many schools find these a useful follow up to an inset or as an effective stand alone training for staff. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.We also provide twilight courses, conferences and keynote speeches, please contact us for more information.
Contact
info@picturethemusic.comTel: 01732 447 909
Moopic Ltd
134 High Street
Tonbridge
Kent TN9 1BB
“ The best days training ever. ”
F Horne - St. Joseph & St. Teresa’s Primary.
“ A fantastic and inspiring day for all three schools - Thank you, Thank you! Philip was brilliant. ”
Sue Attwood - Lessness Heath School.