General ThemesHere are some ideas to get started or feel free to submit work on anything you want to let out.
Weekly ThemesWeek One – National IdentityPublication Date: 2 May New Zealand is home to an increasingly diverse population and being a Kiwi can mean different things to different people. Here are some ideas you might like to explore:
These questions can be answered with pictures or words. A first-hand report from another perspective could be a powerful way of exploring this topic, or send in a photography or a piece of artwork. Week Two – Heroes Real or MythicalPublication Date: 9 May The idea of a “hero” is timeless. Heroes exemplify the finer points of human endeavour, achievement or belief.
Thinking about heroes could inspire a visual interpretation. Or you could conduct an interview or imaginative portrait. It’s up to you. Week Three – My CulturePublication Date: 16 May We are all unique. Each of us is a product of our upbringing, which reflects birth the culture of our ancestors and the current New Zealand situation.
These questions can be answered with pictures or words. A first-hand report from another perspective could be a powerful way of exploring this topic, or send in a photography or a piece of artwork. Week Four – Humanitarian ConcernPublication Date: 23 May ChildFund currently works in 54 different countries throughout Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Eastern Europe. Millions of children and young people are deprived of basic needs because they were born into poverty. These children often do not have access to healthcare, education, adequate nutrition, or the bright future that every child deserves.
These questions can be answered with pictures or words. A first-hand report from another perspective could be a powerful way of exploring this topic, or a piece of artwork. Week Five – Your Future CareerPublication Date: 30 May Work has changed dramatically since the end of the 20th century. How different do you think jobs will be in another five years’ time? What will you be doing in your career? The workplace is constantly evolving to meet the needs of industries, business and society. Five years ago many IT professionals were computer programmers. Now they might be mobile application developers creating new ways of using cellphones. By 2010, some may be bionics developers or robotics software designers. What will you doing when you leave school? What sort of training and qualifications will you need to succeed in this career? You could do an investigative report, an interview, story or visual interpretation. It’s up to you. Week Six – Heros of Business and FinancePublication Date: 6 June Certain people have dominated elements of business and entrepreneurship throughout the ages, that have either changed lifestyles or added instrumental value to society. Examples include Henry Ford, Bill Gates and Richard Branson.
These questions can be answered with articles or pictures. Week Seven – New Zealand EconomyPublication Date: 13 June New Zealand is a country renowned for its space, openness and entrepreneurial spirit. How do you think this might inspire and motivate New Zealanders to excel in creative, innovative products and succeed in business? Look into a business, that uses creativity to create value and opportunities, and show how this industry is helping New Zealand’s economy.
You can respond with an article but we are equally interested in seeing these subjects tackled in an interview, collage or artistic piece that makes a powerful point. Week Eight – Getting InvolvedPublication Date: 20 June New Zealand is a developed country with a high standard of living. Most people are in paid employment and the Government taxes them to meet the costs of providing healthcare, education, clean water, sewerage and waste disposal, roads and footpaths, and social welfare when they cannot work. The countries that ChildFund works in are developing countries that lack many of the things New Zealanders take for granted, including jobs, accessible healthcare, education and clean water. A total of 1.3 billion people in developing countries live on less than $1 a day.
These questions can be answered with pictures or words. A first-hand report from another perspective could be a powerful way of exploring this topic, or a piece of artwork. Week Nine – SportPublication Date: 27 June Today, sportspeople are judged not only by their athletic prowess but by their attitude, team spirit and commitment to achieving their goals. Along with high public profiles comes the pressure of higher expectations. Who is a Kiwi sportsperson you admire and why? What attributes and abilities do they possess which make them an ideal leader or achiever? Do they demonstrate good sportsmanship? Why is this important? Present a review (which could be accompanied by a photo) on a Kiwi sportsperson who encapsulates excellence – both as an athlete and as a citizen – or submit a graphic photograph or visual work covering one of the above themes. Week Ten – Communication of the FuturePublication Date: 18 July Your vision for communication in the future. The year is 2050. How do you think the world will change – what are the new developments in communications that will impact on your daily life, family, friends, employment and recreation? In particular, how do you see yourself keeping in contact with your family and friends, locally and internationally? Which avenues of communication do you think you will use for the written word and for conversation? These questions can be answered with pictures or words. Week Eleven – The ArtsPublication Date: 25 July How have New Zealanders made their mark in the worlds of literature, dance, design, graphic arts, music and film? Are we as passionate about artistic achievement as we are about sporting achievement? Either write or illustrate your own artistic passions, pursuits and/or preferences. Maybe you know someone in the arts – interview them and give us an insight into a day in their life or their perceptions. Or provide us with a film review with a difference, on something you have watched recently. Week Tweleve – InternetPublication Date: 1 August High-speed portable broadband access to the Internet enables people to live a full online existence. Wireless technology provides ultimate freedom of choice.
Write about or illustrate how these issues affect you and the people around you. Week Thirteen – Newspapers and SocietyPublication Date: 8 August How do newspapers shape society?
Week Fourteen – MoneyPublication Date: 15 August Money is a key part of our society. We need it to live from day to day and many of us enjoy the options it provides. Use the clichés below as possible starting points for your work.
You may also want to consider the cultural and social effects and the different attitudes we have to money. Think about creating a written or graphic submission. Week Fifteen – LiteraturePublication Date: 22 August The range of literature available to us is vast. From Australasia, Africa, America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, this rich source of material provides the reader with a window on the life experiences of not only New Zealanders, but those of other cultures.
Week Sixteen – Real EducationPublication Date: 29 August In tomorrow’s world, you will need different types of training and qualifications to succeed. How do you think education and training will change? Education, careers and job opportunities are constantly evolving with advances in technology and developments in society. New qualifications and different ways of teaching are created every day to meet these changing needs. For example, in the future there may be a Certificate in Business Text Messaging or a Master of Veterinary Cryogenics, and they might be taught entirely via the Internet or in the actual workplace. Describe how you think school and education will be different in the future and how people will need to prepare. How will you be learning in the future? Week Seventeen – TechnologyPublication Date: 5 September Increasingly more and more people are utilising the advances of computing, mobile and Internet technology and choosing to work from home.
Remember, you can answer these questions in any way you like. The human side of technology may lend itself to a cartoon as well as a written piece. Week Eighteen – Invention and InnovationPublication Date: 12 September We live in a world where new discoveries are changing life on a daily basis. What is it that makes an invention successful in the real world, outside of the workshop and lab? An invention that people will pay for and makes a difference to someone e.g. personal computer, DVD, motorised wheelchair? Identify and discuss a New Zealand invention or discovery that has had a material impact on people or business. Who developed it, and how was it developed, marketed and sold. What patent, trademark or other legal protection was required to protect it? Remember that you can answer these questions in any way you like. The human side of technology may lend itself to a cartoon as well as a written piece. What do users experience when they employ new technology? You could interview some of them and tell us their insights. Week Nineteen – The World Around YouPublication Date: 19 September People, places and events can be captured for posterity by an image. Using photography, investigate the world around you. Use your imagination and originality to portray the special people, animals, places and events in your life. Your piece could be a single shot, or a small portfolio of photographs depending on your material and the message you are trying to convey. With each photo provide a caption explaining why you chose each shot, how you took the photo and why it’s important to you. |
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