all Key Performance Indicators specified in Schedule 1 of the Conditions of Grant were met. Where obligations established in the Conditions of Grant were not met, identify these and provide an explanation of circumstances and consequences. Table : Project activities, milestones and KPIs PLANNED ACTIVITIES AND MILESTONES PROJECT ACTIVITIES AND MILESTONES COMPLETED IDENTIFIED KEY INDICATORS KEY INDICATORS OUTCOME Oct Stage 1 1.1 Submission of application for ethics approval to the University of Newcastle for Stages 2-4 of the Project. Ethics submitted and approved, ref. number: H-2016-0418 Variation submitted by Chief investigator to Human Research Ethics Committee and final approval notification recieved Chief investigator submitted ethics application to State Education Research Applications Process on 19/04/2017, Application No: 2017174 with final approval notification received on 20/04/2017, and valid till 08/06/2018. 1.1 Application for ethics approval submitted in sufficient time for approval to be granted by June 2017. Complete 2 –
Feb - Stage 2.1 Production of a YouTube video series, “See what you can be Creative Industries pathways”, by University of Newcastle Creative Industries students. These interviews were created by 56 University Students as a Work integrated Learning project in the 2nd year Television Production course. These videos are hosted on CEHEE’s youtube channel. 2.1 Production of 14 videos for inclusion in the Roadshow workshops showcase the real-life stories of young innovators in the creative industries and their learning and study pathways. Complete 2.2 Recruitment of Student Mentors to deliver Roadshow workshops (Stage 3) from University of Newcastle students studying Creative Industries. Student Mentor Interviews were undertaken on Monday the 15th May 2017- with 19 mentors selected by the research team to undertake training for the roadshow delivery. Mentors were trained over two days: Monday 5th June: -A Cultural Training Workshop at Wollotuka Institute run by Facilitators. 2.2 16 Student Mentors are recruited to deliver the Roadshow workshops as part of their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) study outcomes. Complete
-Virtual Reality Training Workshop run by VRXP Studios. Wednesday the 7th: -Mentors arepresented with Project overview, objectives and the Project Team, The website UoN promotion (ambassador). -Trained in Filmaking by project Team staff. -Trained in Animation by Project team staff. - Comprehensive brief and session. 2.3 Roadshow planning and preparation, including: a. identification of Regional School Centres for delivery of Roadshow activities 30th April 2017 Six Regional School Centres confirmed for Dubbo, Mudgee, Merriwa Central, Gunnedah, Taree and Port Macquarie. Two additional 2.3 Roadshow planning and preparation completed: ONE regional school nominated as HUB for each cluster covering 13 Principal networks. Other schools with up to 90 minutes travel radius were invited with between 3 and 6 schools accepting invitations. School contact list for invitations Complete
b. Establishment of school contacts c. delivery of the online survey to students, teachers and careers advisors d. Workshop content finalised and training of Student Mentors. centres included were Roadshow pilot in the Hunter and Indigenous in Tamworth. March/June School contact list drawn up through out. February to August Three ethics approvals completed for surveys, and survey prepared in survey monkey. The time taken here saw the change from a pre-survey to a post Roadshow survey 30th May Digital equipment purchased for workshops, and workshop content finalised for 20 high school students doing 3 VR, Animation and Fimmaking. was established with principals, teachers and careers advisors pre-Roadshow online survey was dropped because ethics process was more lengthy than anticipated. This became a survey. 16 Student Mentors interviewed and recruited. Workshop content for hands-on activities with digital technologies tested by 16 mentors.
Mentor interview selection completed. 2.4 Working with children checks 7th June 2017. All Roadshow organisers, mentors and volutneers completed working with Childrens Checks with details uploaded to SERAP for approval. Applications for Working with Children Checks for all relevant Project personnel are submitted to the NSW Government in sufficient time for clearances to be granted by the end of April 2017. Complete 2.5 Roadshow workshop piloted at the University of Newcastle. 5th and 6th June 2017 Roadshop workshops trialed by mentors and academics. Cultural training provided by the Wollotuka Institute. Technology training provided by VRXP Studios and the University of Newcastle. Researchers and student mentors tested and discussed some of the issues that needed to be resolved. 2.4 Successful Roadshow workshop pilot with Student Mentors completed. Necessary to workshop activities and additional VR material were identified and incorporated in time for Stage 3. Complete
2.6 Roadshow workshop piloted at Rutherford High School. 7th June Roadshow workshop piloted at Kurri Kurri High School An evaluation of the day was untertaked by Mentors and Project Team in to adjust and refine workshop delivery and content 2.5 Roadshow workshop piloted with Student Mentors at Rutherford High School by the end of May 2017. Any necessary to logistics are identified and incorporated in time for Stage 3. Complete Jul - Stage 3 3.1 Roadshows delivered at each of the six Regional School Centres. July/September Seven regional centres took part in the Roadshow. 40 High Schools and over 602 High School student participated in CI Roadshow delivered Port Macquarie, Taree, Dubbo, Mudgee, Gunnedah, Merriwa and Tamworth- (funded by Wollotuka). 3.1 Roadshows comprising the delivery of three workshops each day for three days was delivered at each of the six Regional School Centres by the end of September 2017, reaching 400 secondary school students per Regional School Centre). High School students animations, VR pitches and short films were Complete
uploaded to website for all to access. 3.2 Filming of a documentary during the Roadshows. Video and photographic was undertaken at all Roadshows delivered in High schools. 3.2 Roadshow workshops were filmed. Footage and images were backedup and prepared for editing. Interviews with 4 students participating in the Roadshow, 1 Careers Teacher and 12 Mentor testimonals were captured for documentary Complete 3.3 Investigation and evaluation, including delivery of the online survey to students, teachers, careers advisors and Student Mentors principal, teacher and careers advisor interviews. Post roadshow Survey completed by 34 Advisors. Mentor interviews were undertaken throughout the roadshow. 4th October 2017 A focus group interview undertaken with mentors to get feedback and reflections on their 3.3 Investigation and evaluation completed by the conclusion of the Roadshows and the end of September 2017: a. post-Roadshow online survey delivered to 420 students, 34 teachers and careers advisors b. Focus groups held for Student Mentors, Complete
Roadshow experience. Oct Stage 4 4.1 Analysis of Project data and outcomes. 30th November 2017 Anonymous Student Participation Workshop Questionaire: The Diener and Biswas-Diener validated Satisfaction with Life (SWLS) was used to measure the student’ subjectivity and emotional well-being scale at the conlusion of the Creative industries Roadshow events. The results of n=271 returned questionaires were analysed as self-reporting affective responses. 4.1 Analysis of all and preliminary analysis of the qualitative interview material obtained through the filmed interviews and encompassed in the documentary. Conference presentation at AARE end of November 2017. Complete 4.2 Finalisation of the Roadshow documentary. footage sorted by regional hub. Interviews with all filmed participants transcribed. 4.2 The documentary will facilitate around digital skills and expectations to seek further Complete
Video of all High School student workshop outputs were finalised and placed on website site. 3 videos for each workshop were created and placed on website. tertiary in the Creative Industries. The documentary will showcase the whole project including interviews with High School Students, Career’s teacher and testimonals from student mentors. It will be availale on the website and entered into the Australian Teachers of Media Awards. 4.3 Delivery of the Final Report and Acquittal Report. 4.3 Final Report and Acquittal Report completed for Department of Education and Training by 31 December 2017. Complete Highlights and Issues Summary of projects highlights and achievements (maximum half page). The project centered around a complex and successful collaboration between the University Sector and Department of Education Schooling system. It formed strong partnerships with high schools and the ‘Career Advisor Association of NSW and ACT’. It engaged a
students”, 26th-30th November 2017 Television Prime 7 Local News 31st August 2017 Radio ABC Central West 29th August 2017 Interview of Kristi Street Project Manager Print Liberal News, Author: Taylor Jurd 1st September Manning River Times, author: Rob Douglas 1st September 2017 “Chatham High School hosted University of Newcastle Creative Industries Roadshow”, Print Naomi Valley Author: Ella Smith 6th September 2017 “University of Newcastle’s Creative Industries Roadshow in Gunnedah”, Print Scone.com.au, author: unclear 7th September 2017 “Career Changing Ideas”, Online Author: CIR July 2017 Creative Industries Roadshow, Online Ari August 2017 ResearchGate, “Creative Industries Roadshow: Re-imaginging Regional and Remote Students’ Opportunities” Online Dr Kerrigan August 2017 School of creative industries, Creative Industries Roadshow, Online Rebecca MacKinnon 18th September 2017 Youtube “Creative Industries Roadshow: On the road” School Dunedoo Central School 11th September 2017 Dunedoo Central School Newsletter, “The University of Newcastle Australia Creative Industries Roadshow”, School Jane Hegarty 14th September 2017 Merriwa High School Newsletter, “Secondary Report:Creative Industries Roadshow”, School Portland Central School Term 3 Week 8 2017 Portland Central School Newsletter, “Portland CS & University of Newcastle Creative Industries Roadshow”,
School Gunnedah High School Term 3 Week 9 2017 Gunnedah High School Newsletter, “Creative Industries Roadshow Stops In”, School Wingham High School Term 3 Issue 3 2017 Wingham High School Newsletter, “Creative Industries Roadshow”, School Facebook Pages Heritage College Lake Macquarie 10th August School Facebook Pages Melville High School Careers 25th August (2 Posts) School Facebook Pages Gunnedah High School Official 29th August, 4th September & 13th September (3 School Facebook Pages Gulgong High School 30 August School Facebook Pages Chatham High School – Official 31st August School Facebook Pages Moree Secondary College Careers 7th September School Facebook Pages Merriwa Central School 8th September 3. ACQUITTAL REPORT (Conditions of Grant, clause 6.4 (a)-(d), clause 6.5 (a)-(b) of Part A) Have you fully expended the Grant Funds provided under the Conditions of Grant? Yes No X If the answer is No, please specify: the amount of funds remaining: $11,152.08 the reason for this underspend: Underspend in the area of administration.