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- Feature <b>film</b> Tears of a Clown written by a former Mansfield man hits the <b>...</b>
- <b>Nottingham's</b> Sarah at BBC Proms 2012
- Victoria's musical dream come true
- Lyric Lounge event weaves a little magic for audiences
- The East <b>Midlands</b> Meets the East
- Our 1st year BA (Hons) Fashion Design students will be showcasing their work as...
- White Project
- The Fear of Success and Self Sabotaging
- Lincoln School of Art and Design continues to rise up the league tables
- Degree Shows 2012
- Chip Shop Awards 2012
- Local filmmakers showcase wartime <b>Lincolnshire</b>
| Feature <b>film</b> Tears of a Clown written by a former Mansfield man hits the <b>...</b> Posted: 27 Apr 2012 05:41 PM PDT
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| <b>Nottingham's</b> Sarah at BBC Proms 2012 Posted: 27 Apr 2012 05:40 PM PDT Former Nottingham music student Sarah Connolly is becoming a regular performer at the BBC Henry Wood Promenade concerts. This year the mezzo-soprano – who attended the city's Clarendon College – will sing at the First Night of the Proms in an ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Victoria's musical dream come true Posted: 27 Apr 2012 05:40 PM PDT Victoria was also the first singer to win The Nottingham Young Musician Competition, in 2005. She's since been studying at the Royal College of Music in London, where she met the other three members of the new opera group, Amore, who signed a six-album ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Lyric Lounge event weaves a little magic for audiences Posted: 27 Apr 2012 05:34 PM PDT Returning to Lincoln for the second time, a celebration of words, music, performance, workshops, an award-winning film and even a bit of knitting are all part of the fun of The Lyric Lounge. The day-long programme at Lincoln Drill Hall on Saturday, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The East <b>Midlands</b> Meets the East Posted: 27 Apr 2012 05:30 PM PDT East Midlands based Juno Copywriting, a multi-media writing service, is currently running the UK arm of the summit, raising awareness, gaining contra/co-branding at UK events and targeting desired speakers & delegates from the top British companies to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Our 1st year BA (Hons) Fashion Design students will be showcasing their work as... Posted: 27 Apr 2012 06:41 AM PDT Our 1st year BA (Hons) Fashion Design students will be showcasing their work as part of the White Project catwalk show this evening at 7 pm in the Newton building. Tickets available on the door!  White Project Today at 11:00am at Nottingham Trent University | ||
| Posted: 27 Apr 2012 06:36 AM PDT White Project | ||
| The Fear of Success and Self Sabotaging Posted: 27 Apr 2012 09:27 AM PDT In this blog, I'd like to talk about something that can really stunt creativity: That familiar old monster- fear. Have you ever stood at the foot of a mountain, looked up and been frozen by the sheer task ahead of you? Of course, few of us have really been in the shadow of Everest or Kilimanjaro in life, but the vast majority of us would have had our own personal 'mountains' looming over us, waiting to be conquered. These range from completing a dissertation, preparing that all important presentation, finishing a novel, making a film or anything else which you have a vested interest in or substantial ownership over. Typically we associate this fear in the face of a project that truly means a lot to us with a fear of failure. But interestingly, it isn't  Image Copyright to http://sassyyogini.blogspot.co.uk necessarily the fear of failure that is the killer – it can also be the fear of succeeding. Yes, some of us are scared of succeeding. Why? Well, that will differ depending on the person and the situation, but in general poor self esteem can lead to this; those of us who do not believe that they are 'worthy' of success. Success can put us in new situations where we might feel vulnerable, it might expose weaknesses and we'd have to work on those. Succeeding also places expectations on folk; what if we can't live up to our achievements again? But ultimately, success can be scary because it involves a change i.e. going into the unknown – something we all fear. A common reflex to ensure we do not have to deal with that change is self-sabotaging. We probably all know people who self sabotage – we may have done it ourselves or could be doing it right now. Common examples are procrastination, being lazy, convincing yourself you have no hope and reckless behavior coupled with bad timing, i.e. going out the night before a big presentation. This behavior allows vicious cycles to perpetuate, meaning that we are not getting the best out of ourselves. It is nigh on impossible for creativity to thrive in these conditions. But what can be done to break this negative behavior? Well, there are a multitude of things that can be done; from figuring out why you are self sabotaging to being more prepared and creating positive work routines. But the answer I want to focus on is by far the most essential: Embracing that fear. Be mindful that you are fearful of succeeding, openly admit it to yourself, and that in itself gives you valuable perspective. When you have perspective, you are no longer 'living' the fear but 'watching' it – there's a degree of separation. As soon as you embrace fear, you begin to neutralise it – the grip starts to become looser. Acknowledging the fact that we are vulnerable is a courageous act within itself and can be very empowering – which in turn can lead to further positive action, which can lead to more, and more and more… and before you know it, the sun is out, the birds are singing and you are the creative, productive you that you want to be. So the next time you're working on that all important project and you catch yourself watching TV when you should be working, or if negative thoughts creep into your mind that erode any belief, look a little deeper. Be honest with yourself. Allow yourself to feel vulnerable and embrace any fear that might be present… …it is a brave thing to do, and it just might help you get the very best out of yourself. Surely that is worth the effort, isn't it?
About Amir: "My name is Amir Bazrafshan. I am a filmmaker and currently Head of Production at indie distributors Crabtree Films and soon to be Director at my own business Apricot Creative Video." Twitter: @amir_hb Website: www.go-apricot.co.uk | ||
| Lincoln School of Art and Design continues to rise up the league tables Posted: 27 Apr 2012 08:52 AM PDT  The University of Lincoln has risen to 53rd place in this year's Complete University Guide, improving on last year's ranking by 14 places from 67th place. The online Guide published on 24 April ranks 116 institutions according to the combined data for nine areas: student satisfaction; research assessment; entry standards; student/staff ratio; academic services spend; facilities spend; good honours; graduate prospects; completion rates.  For the School of Art and Design, there has been further good news. The School now ranks 18th, an improvement of 8 places on last year. Whilst our UCAS minimum entry points are 280 points, the average UCAS score has risen over the past year to 324, which is higher that the University average of 315. Furthermore within the East Midlands region, the Lincoln School of Art and Design now sits in second place behind Loughborough University. Head of School, Dr Alec Shepley commented that "these results are proof of an ongoing commitment by the School to ensure that our students have the best possible education in Art and Design. We are very proud of our achievements and thank both our students and staff for their commitment to the School".  | ||
| Posted: 27 Apr 2012 07:47 AM PDT  This year's degree shows from all final year students within Art and Design as well as Architecture will open on Friday 1 June to private guests, and to the general public on Saturday 2 June and then again from 6-15 June (excluding the weekend). Should you wish to visit any of the shows, times and locations can be found on our Degree Show website. Entrance to all the shows during the public viewings is free. Some of the programmes will be highlighting their shows on their own blogs and websites; check the Degree show homepage for further details.  Please note that this year's Fashion Show will take place on Friday 25 May; for further details either search on Facebook for University of Lincoln Fashion Show 2012 or contact the Events office directly at fashion@lincoln.ac.uk or call 01522 837100. Tickets available from Monday 30 April either from the Engine Shed Box office or www.shop.lincoln.ac.uk  | ||
| Posted: 27 Apr 2012 07:04 AM PDT  The Chip Shop Awards are about fostering and recognizing creativity with no boundaries and no rules. It's an international creative awards, open to anyone with great ideas. Since its launch in 2002, these awards have produced some of the cleverest, funniest, worst taste advertising and design ever seen, recognizing that the best ideas don't always fall within the rules. The awards presentation takes place in June, and we are proud to announce that some of our own Creative Advertising students have been selected as finalists. Josh Crossley and Stephanie Gane are finalists in the following categories: Best use of shocking copy; Best use of regional dialect; Best press advert; and Best use of a shop window space.  Fellow student Phil Monks is a finalist in the following categories: Best use of a Shop Window Postcard space (shown below); Best consumer ad (shown below); and Best use of a plagiarism.   | ||
| Local filmmakers showcase wartime <b>Lincolnshire</b> Posted: 27 Apr 2012 04:16 AM PDT A film company from Lincoln and Lincolnshire County Council have brought the county during war time back to life in a new film. The 15-minute short by Red Dog Film documents the story of Ada, who became a land girl near the coast during the Second ... See all stories on this topic » |
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