Bright Future Studio

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Oleg Mityaev’s Foundation
for Cultural Initiatives
Bright Future International
OUTLINE
OF OLEG MITYAEV’S
BRIGHT FUTURE
CHILDREN’S STUDIO
PROGRAM
Chelyabinsk, Russia
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
MISSION
The creation and work of the Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future” Children’s Studio are directed at
giving children who find themselves in difficult
circumstances, a chance for successful socialization
and personal growth, for the development of their
talents in the field of arts, for forming such qualities
of character as generosity, kindness, tolerance,
helpfulness, working in a team, and responsibility.
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
CHARITY GIVERS (DONORS) – Project Creators:
• Oleg Mityaev’s Charity Foundation of Cultural Initiatives
(Chelyabinsk, Russia)
• Bright Future International (Chicago, USA)
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CHARITY RECEPIENTS:
Children and teenagers who found themselves in
difficult circumstances: low income families, single parent
families, families with a lot of children, foster families,
physical challenges, poor standard homes etc. A document
has been developed identifying the circle of families that
belong to the category of difficult family situation (difficult
circumstances).
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
OBJECTIVES
Objective 1.
In order to fulfill the Mission a complex educational
program has been developed. The leading aspect of the
program is character development – this is different from
other educational institutions. Despite the fact that other
institutions claim to equally teach academic knowledge
and give character training, unfortunately, the objective
picture shows that they prioritize knowledge and
underestimate the importance of investing into character
development. To compare (see next page):
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
Schools
Primary Goal:
To make sure that the
students show top level
results in mastering
school subjects.
Extra Curricular
Training Centers:
Primary Goal:
To help students succeed
in learning different
skills, to assist them in
developing individual
talents, gifts, and
interests.
Bright Future Studio:
Primary Goal:
Through implementing a
complex educational
program to assist in
forming in students a
moral character,
preparing them for a life
in a free society in the
spirit of understanding,
peace, tolerance, and
friendship. (see Studio
Graduate Portrain, pg. 8)
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
OBJECTIVES
Objective 2.
In order to achieve the above mentioned goal it is necessary to
create a team of like-minded individuals who will effectively carry
out the educational process. Teachers whose professional views and
outlook on life adhere to the standards necessary for carrying out
the Mission are selected (The selection procedure includes
recommendations, a resume and an interview). The teachers work
using either their original programs or programs that have been
adapted to the needs of the above-mentioned category of children
and their development rate. Because of inadequate pay that
teachers receive in government institutions, the most talented of
them sometimes leave this field or lose interest for work. One of
the main priorities of the project creators has been to give
adequate wages for all who participate in the project.
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
OBJECTIVES
Objective 3.
Fulfilling the Mission wouldn’t be possible without
constructive cooperation with the Project’s social
partners who share the ideas of the Project and become
its active participants. The main partners are educational
institutions of the city, regional or national level or other
institutions that have teaching licenses that become the
facilities in which similar projects operate. In this case a
social partnership agreement is signed with the
institutions. Thus the efforts of governmental structures
and Project participants are united to achieve a common
goal.
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
STUDIO GRADUATE PORTRAIT
A STUDIO GRADUATE IS A YOUNG MAN OR WOMAN WHO
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Has integrity and realizes the importance of his or her life, who takes care of his or her health
and who has the willpower to say “no” to the many temptations that can ruin his or her life
of the lives of those around them.;
Sees as equals those less fortunate or challenged in some way, people of other nationalities
or belief, people with a lower level of education;
Is capable of reaching out to a needy person – a friend or a stranger; lives the saying “do
unto others as you would have them do unto you”, feels compassion toward people
regardless of their social background, color, nationality or age, and is ready to support them
under any circumstances;
Keeps a positive attitude toward any and all life’s circumstances, believes in the power of
good;
Is responsible for his or her actions, knows how to ask for forgiveness and to forgive;
Knows the principles of working in a team, working with others in harmony;
Respects those of old age, realizes his or her responsibility for the life and health of people
that have given him life and/or family;
Realizes the importance of caring for the environment;
Is capable of holding a conversation, has good manners, knows a lot about art;
Is capable of teaching what he or she has learned to others by his own example and in other
ways.
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
STRUCTURE
PROJECT FOUNDERS
* PROJECT FOUNDERS:
Create the project
Finance the project
Promote the project
Control the process: approve plans and programs, seek expert
opinions, receive and give accounts and reports
Oleg Mityaev’s Charity
Foundation for Cultural
Initiatives
Bright Future
International*
STUDIO
TEACHERS**
CHILDREN
GOVERNMENT OR
OTHER
INSTITUTION
HOUSING THE
PROJECT***
** STUDIO TEACHERS:
Organize and lead the process
Monitor the process
 Give progress reports
*** GOVERNMENT OR OTHER INSTITUTION WHERE THE
PROJECT IS BASED:
Gives (rents, or free of charge) its premises to conduct the
education process
Supports the project where necessary
Co-finances the project (where applicable)
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
PROJECT PROFILE
The Studio has 2 groups:
Vocals Group
(50 children)
Performing Arts Group
(50 children)
The children are enlisted if they match to the following criteria (listed in order of importance):
1. Difficult circumstances/situation
2. Talent
The children have to be students of primary or middle school to ensure successful cooperation in the first
year that will secure their trust and prepare them for becoming teenagers.
Each group is divided into 3 or 4 classes with their school schedules in mind, as well as the rate of their
development (children can be moved from class to class depending on their schedules and progress).
Classes take place 2 times a week: Monday and Wednesday for the vocalists, and Tuesday and Thursday
for the Performing Arts group in two shifts: 8:30 through 12:00, and 14:00 through 17:30. Because the
schools have children studying in shifts, the Studio has classes planned in shifts as well (those that go to
school in the morning, come to the Studio in the afternoon, and vice versa). Each class lasts 45 minutes.
Sunday activities are mandatory as well. (see Program Summary below)
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE
Vocals Group
Monday
Wednesday
1.Choir
1.English
2.English
2.Choir
3.Ethics and
3.Elective Course
Sunday
Organ Hall
or
Manners
Master-class
or
Big Choir (all groups
together) etc.
Performing Arts Group
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
1. Acting
1.English
Ballet or Opera
2.English
2.Acting
or
3.Photography
3.Acting
Performance in an
and Filming
4.Ethics and
3.Photography
Manners
and Filming
Orphanage
or
Field trip
Etc.
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUMMARY
The program includes:
Main subjects:
• Vocals and choir (for the vocals group)
• Acting (for the Performing Arts group)
• Introduction to photography and filming (for the Performing Arts group)
Communicative subjects:
• Ethics and Manners Course
• English
Elective courses:
• Additional English (for slow learners)
• Vocals (ensemble)
• Guitar
• Dancing
• Art
Oleg Mityaev’s
“Bright Future”
Studio
BRIEF FOR THE ETHICS AND ESTHETICS COURSE
«The essence of esthetic development is in asserting good as beautiful».
Boris M.Niemenskiy,
National Artist of Russia,
Laureate of the USSR and Russian Federation State Awards,
Laureate of the President’s of Russian Federation Award,
Acting member of the Russian Academy of Arts
and Russian Academy of Education, professor
Ethics and Esthetics course includes classes with a teacher in the classroom and regular (preferably
weekly) activities for the whole group: meetings with interesting people, field trips (concerts,
excursions, theatre, museums, zoo, etc.) In class the teacher works on developing in children a love and
respect for their “neighbor”, for art and nature, teaches them to set goals in life, to work in
teamwork, to display good manners etc.
The main goal of the program is humanitarian. The children learn to take active part in the lives of
other people who need help. Social projects such as concerts in orphanages, old folks homes,
hospitals, “green” events help the students to become socially oriented and bring them to a realization
that helping others has to become a very natural part of their lives.
RUSSIA’S BRIGHT FUTURE STUDIO
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