A joint initiative between Plymouth College of Art and the University of Plymouth Faculty of Arts.
4th March 2011 | 9am - 7.30pm
Speakers confirmed so far include... Simon James – Author/Illustrator
Pete Cade – Photographer
Award winning author and illustrator Simon James will be talking about his experiences in writing, illustrating and publishing. He will discuss the making of a book from developing ideas to final artwork. Along the way he will talk about meeting publishers, understanding contracts, money(!) as well as answering any of your questions.
Peter Cade Photography is a small company that provide images to advertising and commercial clients. Pete will be talking about photography in 2011.
Gumboot Pictures – Peter Stanley Ward Independent film making – the session will cover Gumboots first hand experience of making a low/no budget feature film and consequently breaking into a competitive industry. Plymouth Music Zone – Matt Griffiths Matt will talk about how he got in to the music business, his career to date and the work of Plymouth Music Zone.
Babs Horton – Author Babs Horton is a prize winning author of four novels. She has published short stories and runs writing workshops throughout the UK. She is currently writing her fifth novel, The Emporium of Dreams and a television play, The Cuckoo Chronicles. Alchemy - Karin Jordan Karin will be running a workshop enabling you to recognise the strengths you bring to your future career and where you need to do some thinking. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions.
The Arts Careers Showcase is a joint initiative between Plymouth College of Art and the University of Plymouth Faculty of Arts with support from Aim Higher. The programme for the Showcase will include sessions with various artists and organisations that cover a wide variety of different topics. Talks will run from 9:00am until 6:30pm with the day finishing with a question & answer session with a selection of the day’s speakers. The programme of speakers is subject to change, additional speakers to be confirmed. Find out more by visiting www.plymouth.ac.uk/careers/artscareersshowcase where you will also be able to book your place.
GSMA Development Fund – Chris Locke
Helen Greathead – Author/Editor
The GSMA Development Fund exists to accelerate economic, social and environmental development through the use of mobile technology. Chris will talk about his career since graduating and also about the work that his company undertake.
Helen was commissioning editor for Horrible Histories and the subsequent success of the series. Helen will talk about how she moved on to become a writer and freelance editor. Advice and questions for students looking to work in this area and pointers for proposals and writing ideas.
Sotheby’s Institute of Art The presentation will focus on the various careers paths available in the Global Art Market today. Project Space 11 – Beth Richards How to survive as an artist – including strategies for exhibiting work after graduation, tackling funding bids, staying motivated and utilising a DIY ethos. Talking about ethical issues in the Arts Industry.
Cyprus Well – Tracey Guiry Session on the work of an Arts/Literature professional and how to sustain a living. Covering various forms of employment including self employed, co-op, portfolio working etc. Tracey is an experienced senior manager and has run Arts organisations (Visitor centres, Regional Arts organisations. Sara Fell – Designer/Maker Sara has won numerous national and international awards for her work whilst studying for her B.A. (Hons) at Plymouth College of Art. Sara will deliver a session on a student’s perspective on building national and international networks whilst studying.
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Le Navet Bete Le Navet Bete are an all male theatre company made up entirely of University of Plymouth graduates, they create their work based around clowning and physical theatre. Since graduating they’ve performed in over 20 countries, as well as being credited by organisations such as the BBC and Total Theatre. The session will focus on creating a theatre company after graduating from a BA Theatre and Performance course.
extend your working knowledge or increase your job prospects, our postgraduate programmes are designed to meet your needs.
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Successful careers are about passion and ambition - but also about grabbing opportunities. You never know what may happen. Karoline Newman is a natural entrepreneur who founded Articulate Communication, one of the UK’s leading PR and marketing consultancies that specialises in the creative industries. She has produced for a successful theatre company; run an exciting event and catering company; written for Hello magazine as well as an authoritative book on lingerie. The talk explains what happens when you say ‘YES’!
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Theatre Royal - Fran King The Theatre Royal Plymouth is the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and this session will go over the opportunities within the Theatre Royal and the theatre more generally.
Formation Zone Formation Zone at the University of Plymouth is perfect for those wanting to start or develop a creative business idea in a supportive and collaborative environment. Helping you to increase the presence of your business and work alongside like-minded people, Formation Zone places you at the centre of the creative industries.
Plymouth City Council Arts Unit Jodie Bishop An overview of Plymouth City Council’s Arts Unit work to champion arts activity in the city including information about support and opportunities for artists and creative organisations. Working in the public realm - models of best practice.
Supporting start up businesses in photography, media, graphic design, architecture, theatre, publishing and visual arts, Formation Zone has some great stories to tell.
Immersive Vision Theatre Why not take the opportunity to immerse yourself in this fantastic experience available on the University of Plymouth Campus.
Eleanor will talk about how Formation Zone supports creative businesses and how you can access and benefit from the opportunity it offers.
Spaces are very limited so to avoid disappointment book early.
Rob Chapman - Teaching Rob Chapman will be talking about careers in teaching for Arts students PGCE Secondary Art & Design.
TWOFOUR An inside look at one of the UK’s top independent Media production companies, a look at what career opportunities there might be inside a television and multimedia producer - and what companies look for, and don’t look for, in potential employees.
Hannahs at Seale Hayne Hannahs at Seale-Hayne is a change in the way we all think. Our adult guests, who have physical and/or learning disabilities, will be a major part of the team that runs this space. It is a vibrant, integrated, innovative space that encourages community involvement. Our team members will be part of running their own commercial enterprises and Bronwen Hewitt will presentation will showcase some of the opportunities that Hannah’s can offer.
Articulate Communication - Karoline Newman Successful careers are about passion and ambition - but also about grabbing opportunities. You never know what may happen. Karoline Newman is a natural entrepreneur who founded Articulate Communication, one of the UK’s leading PR and marketing consultancies that specialises in the creative industries. She has produced for a successful theatre company; run an exciting event and catering company; written for Hello magazine as well as an authoritative book on lingerie. The talk explains what happens when you say ‘YES’! Jess Douglas - Freelance Illustrator I shall be talking about my journey so far, as a freelance illustrator. I’ll be showing images of how my work changed throughout the course, and what opportunities I was offered after I graduated. I shall talk about my experiences dealing with different companies and share the things that I have learnt.
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For more information on our events and to book your place, please visit: www.plymouth.ac.uk/careers/artscareersshowcase Supported by Aim Higher