2017-18

EDUCATION
PROGRAMMES
COnTenTS. . .

PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

Lets Create Workshop........................................... 4
Lets Create a Play................................................. 5

SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

Lets Create Senior Workshop............................... 7
Lets Create a Movie.............................................. 8
Creative Film Awards.............................................. 9
Lets Create a Play.................................................. 10
An introduction to Stage & Drama....................... 11
Lets put on a Musical............................................. 12

CPD & Adult Courses

Dont think, Play - Accessing Creativity................ 14
Building your creative mindset.............................. 15

BUSINESS PROGRAMMES
Creative Entrepreneurship..................................... 17
Online & Offline Media Marketing........................ 18

Testimonials............................................................. 19
Company Director.................................................. 20
Contact Information................................................ 21

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PRIMARY
SCHOOL
PROGRAMMES
 PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

LeTS CReATe
workshop
ABOUT

Explore imaginations and discover worlds...

Children will discover many different workshops including acting, puppetry,

singing, painting and craft making all with the central goal to create stories.
Children will Create a World, exploring the different ways to create new
stories, evolving their imagination and sparking new ideas. They will learn
the key components of storymaking including, character, environment, time
and context.

With storytelling at the heart of our Lets Create programme, our unique
storybook sketchpad is an important component. This learning device
encourages playful thinking and making mistakes. Children will begin their
own storybooks during this workshop and are encouraged to continue
working on it thereafter.

CONTENT
Learn Create Play Describe
Imagination tools Painting Connections Self Assessment
Memory Puppetry Collaboration Group Assessment
Music Enagement Constructive
Photography Restrictions Critique

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Encourages team work A 1 Day Course - 220 (Max Cap: 30)
P Develops creative literacy A 2 Day Course - 400 (Max Cap: 30)
P Promotes total inclusivity
P Enhances confidence

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LeTS CReATe
A PLAY
ABOUT

Drama is a tool that allows children to immerse themselves in a world

without the overtone of judgement or predujice. It encourages children to
create characters, places and things without the restrictions of our world -
advocating the endless possiblities and endorsing the fact that anything is
possible.

Our drama workshop allows children to devise a play as a collective group,

creating a world of their own and performing this world to their peers. We
believe in the voice of the child and so include group conversation after
each showcase to hear what is interpreted.

Our job is to facilite and encourage. We teach the tools and skills that will
assist their creativitiy.

CONTENT
Learn Play Create Perform
How to build: Generating Ideas Directing Showcasing
Characters Improvisation Acting Feedback
Context Writing
Environments

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Encourages team work
P Develops creative literacy
P Promotes total inclusivity
P Enhances confidence
A 1 Day Workshop - 220 (Max Cap: 25)
A 3 Day Course - 600 (Max Cap: 25)
A 5 Day Course - 1050 (Max Cap: 40)

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SECONDARY
SCHOOL
PROGRAMMES
 SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

LeTS CReATe
senior workshop
ABOUT

Sometimes creativity can be difficult to access, yet it is accessible for everyone.

Through scrapbook learning, this workshop provides tools for participants to
develop their imagination and hook into their creative mindset.

We believe everyone that everyone deserves a voice in society and has

a story to tell. Articulating this vocally is not always the best option. What
we explore are story-telling methods through a vast array of arts disciplines.
Through assessment, group critique and self-identification students will be
able to find a language that best suits them.

Logical, more mathematical thinkers often find it difficult to access their

creativity and so would struggle with subjects such as English, History, Art or
Music. The tools taught will encourage an alternative thought process when
students go to tackle these subjects.

CONTENT
Learn Create Play Describe
Imagination tools Painting Connections Self Assessment
Memory Puppetry Collaboration Group Assessment
Music Enagement Constructive
Photography Restrictions Critique

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Encourages team work A 1 Day Course - 250 (Max Cap: 30)
P Develops creative literacy A 2 Day Course - 450 (Max Cap: 30)
P Promotes total inclusivity
P Enhances confidence

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LeTS CReATe
A MOVIe
ABOUT

Filmmaking has become a very accessible form of storytelling, fictional or

otherwise. Using this language tool it has never been easier to share our
views or creativity. With advancements in technology we now have the
opportunity to explore filmmaking and be creative without the high cost of
commercial production.

Poppin Productions delivers specially designed, practical and fun filmmaking

workshops for transition year and senior level students. These workshops delve
into components such as screenwriting, acting, directing and production skills
(camera, lighting, sound, etc.). While we will teach the tools of filmmaking,
we put particular emphasis on the concept, generating and developing
ideas and stories at the healm. This in turn prepares students for subjects such
as LC English or Art due to the compositional traits explored. At the end of the
programme each participant will receive a certificate and a digital copy of
their very own movie.
Learn Play Create Shoot & Edit
Cinema Theory Plot & Subplots Directing Film Shoot
Film History Characters Acting Sound Score
Production Roles Environment Storyboards Sound Scape
Idea Generation Context Shooting Scripts Film Editing
Treatments Script Writing

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Encourages team work A 3 Day Course - 800 (Max Cap: 25)
P Develops creative literacy A 5 Day Course - 1250 (Max Cap: 40)
P Promotes total inclusivity Both options include Free Entry into the 2017-
P Enhances confidence 2018 Creative Film Awards

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creATIVe
Film AWARDs
ABOUT

In conjunction with the Poppin Productions secondary school filmmaking

workshops Lets Create A Movie, we are excited to present the Creative Film
Awards short film festival. This online festival will take place in April 2018 and
will feature short films created throughout the 2017-18 academic year.

Schools who complete our Lets Create A Movie programme will automatically
enter the competition. Those who do not complete this workshop can enter
under our guidelined criteria and for a small submission fee. Prizes will be
given for:

BEST PICTURE
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST SCREENPLAY
BEST EDITING
BEST DRAMA
BEST COMEDY
BEST DOCUMENTARY

Films will be independently adjudicated by our panel of industry professionals.

Entry to the Creative Film Awards without availing of our filmmaking courses
costs 250. For this fee you may submit one short film to the festival. All entries
to the Creative Film Awards must provide:

A One 10-15minute short film

A Treatment Submission
A Press Pack which may include one still from the short, film poster and a 1
minute trailer

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 SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

LeTS CReATe
A PLAY
ABOUT

The many components in producing a play from forming multiple ideas to

their delivery, endorses the importance of collaboration and team work - two
vital learning tools required in the workplace. This workshop begins looking at
idea generation and moves into writing, action and delivery. In a learning-
by-doing environment, devising a play will allow students to learn about
context, characters, plot development and narrative arcs. It also features
lessons in role responsibilities, technical requirements and business elements
such as budgeting and marketing their play as a product.

This workshop can be adapted to engage with the Junior/Leaving Certificate

Shakespeare text.

CONTENT
Learn Play Create Promote
Drama principals Idea Generation Directing Marketing
Drama history Plot & Subplots Acting Production
Production roles Characters Production Design Management
Drama business Environment Performance
Context
Script Writing

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Encourages team work
P Develops creative literacy
P Promotes total inclusivity
P Enhances confidence
A 3 Day Course - 700 (Max Cap: 25)
A 5 Day Course - 1000 (Max Cap: 25)
A 10 Day Course - 1600 (Max Cap: 40)

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InTRODUCTIOn To
stAge & DrAmA
ABOUT

Working on stage for the first time can be daunting and is potentially
dangerous. Having an understanding about protocol and on-stage
etiquette is essential to a safe theatre experience. While learning about
health and safety, students will also learn about stage management and
risks assessment. Theatre production engages an array of multiple disciplines
and practices including creative, administrative and technological. This
introduction will outline potential roles a student could pursue while giving an
appreciation to the scale of team commitment required in this challenging
industry. This workshop will enable students to put into practice their taught
skills about stagecraft through an introduction to drama and performance.
There are many different facets to drama. This introduction will look at a
layered technique as outlined in the content menu below.
CONTENT
Learn Play Create
Stagecraft Understanding text Performance
Stage Safety Characters Improvisation
Roles Plots & Subplots Restrictions
Context

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Encourages team work A 1 Day Workshop - 220 (Max Cap: 25)
P Develops creative literacy A 3 Day Workshop - 600 (Max Cap: 25)
P Promotes total inclusivity
P Enhances confidence

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LeTS PUT On
A MusICAL
ABOUT

This programme offers in depth training in the multiple areas of musical

theatre production. The process emphasises the importance of identifying
an individuals skillsets and highlights how transferrable these skills can be
in their future career. It allows responsibility, teamwork and leadership. It
encourages self-motivation and diligence through a process that requires
strategic planning and timely execution.

What we provide is industry level training to participating students in all areas.

Through an interview process we establish teams. Students will be required to
create a CV highlighting their skills and interests. They will be assigned a role
through this process.

In preparing students for the employment process, a hierarchy approach

will be created issuing variable levels of responsibility per student through a
mock interview process. This will highlight the importance to self-identifying
your own skillsets.

While each may be given assistance by students the primary creative roles
such as Producer, Director, Musical Director and Choreographer remain as
adult professionals.

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Encourages team work
P Develops creative literacy
P Promotes total inclusivity
P Enhances confidence
A This programme can be delivered over
4 to 6 weeks. Our costs are devised
on a case by case basis. Contact for
a quotation.

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CPD/ADULT
PROGRAMMES
 CPD & ADULT PROGRAMMES

DOnt Think, PlaY!

AccessinG creAtivitY

Poppin Productions are excited to present their new course specially designed
for teachers. Lets Create A Story will bring educators on a journey towards
playful thinking. It allows participants to break down the confines of the
analytic and structured thought processing through creative storymaking.

About this workshop:

This workshop looks at a basic introduction to story making. We begin with
an understanding of the science behind creative thought with reference to
simple neurology and psychology from contemporary theorists/creative and
early researchers. Through engaging exercises participants will learn practical
approaches to access their creativity and subsequently an introduction to
creative story making.

Why is this suitable for educators?

In learning about how to reactivate your own creative mindset, educators
will gather tools to deliver to their students while also gaining an insight to the
impact of a positive attitude in the workplace.

Why is this suitable for business?

Creating new ideas to keep your product/service ignited is fundamental
to the success of your enterprise. In fueling your imagination, the taught
exercises will provide you with an objective view to your business planning.
This workshop will also highlight the importance of creativity in growing
industry.

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Develops creative literacy
P Enhances confidence
P Provides creative learning
tools
A 2 Hour Lecture - 150 (Max Cap.: 50)
A 4 Hour Workshop - 200 (Max Cap.: 15)
A Full Day Workshop - 280 (Max Cap.: 15)

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 CPD & ADULT PROGRAMMES

BUILDInG YOUR
CreATIVe MINDSet
We invite you to leave your everyday behind and explore the freedom of the
creative arts. This course aims to develop your creativity, understand idea
generation and provides you with tools to make your life happier. Devised
over four-weeks, this course is formatted in two components:

SKILL
The first part is skill based learning you will learn techniques such as
perspective, space, applications, life drawing, still life, writing, and craft
making.

COMPOSITION
These skills will then be adapted in the second component as participants
will take their newly learned tools to make creative compositions, stories and
ideas.

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Develops creative literacy 4 x 90 minute classes
P Enhances confidence A Individual - 80
P Provides creative learning A Group of 12 - 750
tools

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BUSINESS
PROGRAMMES
 BUSINESS PROGRAMMES

CReAtive
entrepreneurship
Through the theory of effectuation and the creative business model canvas,
this course encourages you to identify and utilise skillsets and resources that
are readily available within your business.

Stepping back and assessing the bigger picture of your business may highlight
potential, profitable gaps that can be fulfilled without monetary investment.
In achieving this, this course looks at:

- Analysing your businesses resources and skillsets

- Identifying current and new potential target markets

- Using the combination of skills, resources and market research to

create new, more profitable features in your business model

- Establishing a new integrating business model

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Develops creative literacy A 4 Hour Workshop - 230
A Full Day Workshop - 400
P Indentify business placement
P Strengthen buiness model

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 BUSINESS PROGRAMMES

ONLIne/OFFLIne
mediA mArKeting
As we enter a world of paperless marketing, businesses of all sizes are
beginning to embrace the increasingly more accessible online media.

Of the 2.2 million, 64% of Irish Facebook users alone log into their account on a
daily basis. Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and LinkedIn continue to compete
and are subsequently making their mark in the virtual social world.

In creating a successful strategy it is necessary that businesses create a brand

identity. Your brand is identifiable through your image and your language.
You must establish a voice, a cause that potential customers will engage
and respond to. This is how you keep your media campaign alive and
consequently achieving what is known as organic marketing an audience
following that does not require the cost of paid endorsement on social sites.

What you will learn through this course:

- The how-to guide for social platforms

- Introduction to creating your own graphics, relieving the recurring payments to designers
- Developing a voice through image and language
- Your website as a catalogue and company diary
- Establishing an integrating online marketing model
- Creating diverse campaigns
- Assessing the market and analysing your campaigns and social strategy

OBJECTIVES DELIVERY & COST

P Develops creative literacy A 4 Hour Workshop - 230
A Full Day Workshop - 400
P Endorse cross-media activity
A 3 Day Course - 1200
P Strengthen full market strategy
P Anaylsing market position

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TestimoniAls

The idea behind Lets Create is fantastic. My child enjoyed every day and gained a huge
amount of confidence from the activities.. Allowing her to share her ideas and concepts
for the activities and producing something herself from them was very different from many
other camps she has done. She made it clear she cant wait to go again. I personally was
blown away with the fun showcase at the end of the week and thoroughly recommend
this camp.
Lets Create Parent
* * *
Our TYs appreciated your social skills in communicating with each individual and getting
them to get into the part they were playing. Your high standards, technical expertise,
enthusiasm and encouragement was noted and appreciated, your dedication and
professionalism is exemplary.
Presentation, Ballingarry
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Eamonns work is equivalent to professional practice at the forefront of its field
Jessica Bowles, Royal Central School of Speech & Drama
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My child really enjoyed the camp and learnt a lot, she did not feel pressured to perform.
This helped her to be much more forthcoming. My child has special needs and I found this
camp to be most inclusive. All staff I met were excellent. The final performances were a
credit to the camp. All children included and happy. I would highly recommend this camp
Lets Create Parent
* * *
Eamonn is a dedicated and diligent producer, combining hard work with good humour
and all necessary discretionhis care and commitment contributed to the smooth running
of the project and provided important support to cast and creative team throughout the
process.
Martin Constantine, English National Opera

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compAnY director:
EAMONN B. SHANAHAN B.A. M.A.

Eamonn graduated from the Crawford College of Art and Design, Cork in
June 2014 with a BA in Fine Art and Film Production. Eamonn completed
his MA in Creative Producing and Theatre Studies at the Royal Central
School of Speech and Drama in London 2015.

His brainchild Poppin Productions was created to engage, create and

excite new audiences through new Irish work and creative education
programmes. Since its foundation the company has developed
numerous workshops and courses for schools, businesses and personal
development.

Eamonn has worked with CIT Musical Society as artistic director and
co-producer on three productions: Tick, Tick... Boom (2011), A New
Brain (2011 & 2012); and Into the Woods (2013), The Irish College of
Music Theatre on their productions of Cabaret (2015) and Putting it
Together (2016) as assistant producer/promotional designer with the
English National Opera on their Opera Works production of Landscapes
(2015) at Bloomsbury Theatre, London as assistant director/producer,
Duodeca, London workshop (2015) and Aladdin (2015) in The Source
Theatre both as director/producer. Recent work includes The Chastitute
at The Gaiety Theatre (2017), The Successful TD andv The Matchmaker
(2017-18 Tour) with City Theatre Dublin. Film work includes director of
Workspace (2014), assistant director of Shem The Penman Sings Again
(2013) and production manager on After Andy (2018).

As an artist producer Eamonn has produced large-scale multidisciplinary

arts exhibitions including AWTY (2013) and Na hOibreacha (2014). He
has produced for individual artists most recently including the launch of
Maria Fitzgeralds new album Little Trip to Heaven (2017) and Naoise
Stewart Kellys upcoming production.

Through his company Poppin Productions, he is devleoping a new

childrens play set for disemenation in winter 2017

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Contact Number: 087-299-1503

Email Address: education@poppinproductions.com

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