2.0 Introduction
2.1 Seminars
2.2 Conferences
2.3 Festivals
2.4 Publications
2.5 Projects
September 2007
The overall aim of the evaluation was to assess the success of the northern bloc projects in terms of the quality and effectiveness of the services offered during the project, and whether project participants had also received additional benefits in terms of business development.
The questionnaire addressed the following issues:
* Quality of event programme
* Quality and usefulness of online services, staff and survey
* Business benefits
* Benefits to individual’s knowledge and skills
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September 2007
This report brings together findings drawn together from on-the-ground research, programme delivery and mapping exercises carried out during phase 2 of northern bloc. The report serves to inform current and future project partners and other providers on the creative technology sector in Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd and makes recommendations towards future strategic development. ... read more
The bloc bulletin is a free email publication containing news about bloc activities as well as breaking news about events and opportunities in Wales, the UK and beyond for the creative technology sector. The bulletin is published fortnightly.
Bulletin subscribers are also able to add their own news to the bulletin.
Subscribe to the Bulletin at: http://www.bloc.org.uk/3-2.html ... read more
14th June 2006
The Southern Bloc Pilot Project identified levels of current provision and activity, and the needs of practitioners in Blaenau Gwent and the Heads of the Valleys. The project also developed a network of practitioners and agencies in the area and provided opportunities for professional development and growth for the creative technology sector in the region.
The report contains comprehensive data on the outcomes and findings of the project as well as recommendations for future developments of the sector in the Southern Bloc area. ... read more
3 April 2006
The aims of the Northern Bloc Conwy Pilot Project were to identify current provision and the needs of practitioners, and develop networks to provide opportunities for professional development and growth of the creative technology sector across the region.
The report contains comprehensive data on the outcomes and findings of the project as well as recommendations for future developments of the sector in the Northern Bloc area. ... read more
Strategy extract:
This strategy is directed at commercial creative businesses who compete globally in the tradable services sector and make an important contribution to modern economies.
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Remote, edited by Emma Posey, is a collection of essays by a distinguished group of academics, artists, business consultants, sociologists, philosophers, arts organisers and curators. ... read more
May 2003
In 2002 Bloc commissioned two major pieces of research. These reports are:
A Survey of New Media & Visual Art in Wales, Dr Justin Marshall, January 2003
A Review of New Media Art in Wales, Eddie Berg, May 2003
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