Learning Opportunity at St Helens City Learning Centres

Learning Opportunity Title:

Sublimation

Learning Opportunity Outline

A half day learning opportunity allows learners to engage in the process of sublimation technology. This is a CAD/CAM activity using software of your choice including:

• Microsoft Publisher
• Photoshop
• CorelDRAW
• Revelation Natural Art

The class teacher can lead this activity themselves where learners create individual designs on a chosen theme. If you require images other than those in the library of your choice of software, e.g. ClipArt, you must ensure the CLC is in receipt of these via CD or pen drive two weeks prior to your visit.

The saved design is printed and then applied to the chosen medium (mug, tile, t'shirt, jigsaw etc) using heat and pressure.

Although this activity can be done at either centre we would recommend visiting Rainhill for t'shirts and mugs as learners can be involved in the whole manufacturing process. This activity is usually combined with another half day activity e.g. GarageBand to provide a full days experience for your class.

Who can take part in this opportunity?	This learning activity is suitable for 30 pupils. This is the maximum legal capacity of our rooms. Please note: We cannot exceed this limit due to Health and Safety reasons. If your numbers exceed this you will need to book two rooms.
When is this opportunity available?	Throughout the academic year 2008 – 2009 Book early to avoid disappointment.
Duration of the opportunity	This Opportunity takes half a day to complete: either a morning session or an afternoon session.
Where will your class work?	St Helens City Learning Centre, Rainhill or Haydock.
Expectations of the class teacher and preparations prior to your visit	You will need to plan your lessons – you will need to decide on a 'theme' or 'focus' for your students product. You will need to plan your lesson to last for the duration of your visit/time booked into the room, organise/provide 'classroom support' in order to support your students in the 'ICT classroom' and bring learning resources/frameworks for your students to use.
Expectations of the Class teacher whilst at the CLC	The class teacher will be expected to deliver this Opportunity. Upon arrival in the room all computers will be logged on and the software you have requested will be open and ready to use. Full instructions on where to save will be given on the day.
How will CLC staff support this activity?	The City Learning Centre staff will ensure the room you have booked is ready for your class. All machines will be logged on and the software you have requested will be open and ready to use. The CLC staff will support this activity through providing an introduction to the basic tools within the CAD/CAM software. Worksheets to use with the CAD/CAM software are available to use within the classroom. Once you have guided your students through the design process and they have saved their finished work – CLC staff will be ready in room 4 to begin the sublimation process. CLC staff will produce the finished product and deal with the technical side of the production process.
Costs	The CLC will provide all the materials for this activity at a cost of per medium (mug, t-shirt etc). You school will be sent an invoice after your visit to the centre.
Resources required	If you require your students to use images other than those in the library of your choice of software eg Clipart in MS Word/Publisher you must ensure the CLC is in receipt of these two weeks before your visit. These images must be in digital format and either a .jpg or a .gif. These images must be delivered to the centre you have booked for your students.
Refreshments	Schools need to ensure that pupils bring a packed lunch and drinks (water only) with them if the learning activity runs over lunch time.
Travel Costs	The CLC will contribute up to £45 towards the cost of travel that you book through a competitively priced coach company.

How to book:

Rainhill: 01744 678093 | Email: receptionrh@sthelens.org.uk
Haydock: 01744 678050 | Email: receptionhd@sthelens.org.uk

Bookings will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Book now to avoid disappointment!