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PROJECTOR 2013 / 2014Cornerhouse’s formal education programme for students aged 14 – 19Venue & Booking Information

Projector is Cornerhouse’s year-round education programme, which uses film, moving imageand contemporary art to enrich students’ learning and bring creativity and innovation to theclassroom. Events cover Modern Foreign Languages and Film & Media and are aimed at the14-19 year group studying GCSE, AS, A2 and equivalent.About CornerhouseCornerhouse is Greater Manchester’scentre for contemporary visual art andfilm which enjoys an internationalreputation for innovation and excellence.Consisting of three cinemas, three floors ofgalleries, education spaces and a café bar,Cornerhouse runs an ongoing programmeof contemporary art exhibitions and presentsthe best in world film. Registered as aneducational charity Cornerhouse aims topromote the advancement of educationthrough the arts.We run a year-round programme of informaland formal education activities aimed atyoung people, teachers, academics and thegeneral public.In 2012 Cornerhouse merged withThe Library Theatre Company. If youare interested in theatre relatededucational projects please contactrosie@librarytheatre.com.For more information about The LibraryTheatre visit librarytheatre.comHow to BookContact the Projector Booking Team atBox Office on 0161 200 1500(12:00 – 18:00, Mon – Fri).Reservations must be paid for at leastfourteen days in advance. Failure to doso may result in the cancellation of thereservation in order to resell the tickets.Please ensure that you inform the Box Officeof any cancellations or changes to yourreservation as soon as possible.If your reservation is cancelled less thanfourteen days before the event, full paymentwill be required.Creative ProjectsCornerhouse has an excellent track recordof working with schools and colleges onbespoke projects related to film, art andmultimedia. We can deliver practical projectsthat enhance the 14 – 19 curriculum invirtually any subject. For example, we areable to arrange short film projects withexperienced filmmakers and animators orcreative projects in schools with artists inresidence. Price on application.Talks and ToursIf you’re bringing a group to see a film oran exhibition, our Engagement team canusually offer a free pre-screening talk orgallery tour tailored to your group’s needs.To find out about upcoming exhibitions visitcornerhouse.org/artTo book a talk or tour, request furtherdetails on Cornerhouse Creative Projects orenquire about any Projector events pleasedon’t hesitate to contact a member of theEngagement team.Call us on 0161 228 7621 or emailengagement@cornerhouse.org

Digital ResourcesCornerhouse has a great selection of onlinedigital resources accompanying our filmand exhibition programme available on ourwebsite.Study GuidesA fantastic resource for both students andteachers. With relevant levels and subjectsclearly indicated, our study guides containfilm synopses, ideas for exercises, discussiontopics and useful links to other websites andsupporting materials.Audio and VideoFilm and exhibition related content is availableto listen to and watch directly online and, forsome podcasts, to download as an MP3.Also available are exhibition guides, detailingthe works displayed in our exhibitions.To download digital resources,visit cornerhouse.org/resourcesTeachers’ GuideTo help you and your students get the mostout of Cornerhouse, we’ve produced aProjector Teachers’ Guide. To download,visit cornerhouse.org/projectorThis includes an up-to-date risk assessmentand practical information to be aware ofbefore attending Projector events. The levelsrecommended for each event are guidelines.Don’t hesitate to check their suitability directlywith a member of the Engagement team.Please note that the BBFC certificates mustbe observed.LiveWireLiveWire is Cornerhouse’s programme runby and for 14 –19 year olds. It gives youngpeople the chance to programme and takepart in up-and-coming digital, art and filmprojects and events at Cornerhouse. Youngpeople can join our free LiveWire MembershipScheme to enjoy many other benefitsincluding £3 cinema tickets on any day atany time. If you have students you thinkwould be interested please direct them tocornerhouse.org/livewire to find out more.BookshopCornerhouse bookshop offers a widerange of film and art related books andmagazines. In addition, CornerhousePublications distributes over 1600contemporary art and photography titleswhich are available to buy online.Visit cornerhouse.org/booksChild Protection PolicyCornerhouse has a duty of care to safeguardall children, young people and vulnerableadults who take part in activities or asaudience members at Cornerhouse. For thisreason, all Projector courses are open onlyto young people between 14 – 19 years oldaccompanied by their teachers.AccessIf you need extra assistance or further venueaccess information our Box Office staff arehappy to help. Please mention at the timeof booking if you or one of your studentsrequires headphones or a wheelchair space.Call 0161 200 1500 or emailboxoffice@cornerhouse.orgFor further details on access at Cornerhouse,visit cornerhouse.org/accessibilityOpening HoursBox Office & BookshopMon – Sun 12:00 – 20:00GalleriesMon Closed, Tue – Sat 12:00 – 20:00,Sun 12:00 – 18:00Where we are70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NHNearest Rail: Oxford RoadNearest Metrolink: St Peter’s SquareA free bus service runs from Oxford RoadStation across the city centre.

Cornerhouse and Cornerhouse Publications are trading names of Greater Manchester Arts Centre Ltd a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales No: 1681278.Registered office 70 Oxford Street Manchester M1 5NH. Charity No: 514719