I am really sad I wasn't close to London this Saturday because this event was taking place at the V&A.
'This event is for young people interested in
finding out more about career opportunities in art and design and has been devised in
association with CreateVoice, the V&A’s young people’ s collective.
This day could help shape your future.
You are welcome to bring in your portfolio and CV for advice and feedback.
All events are free and drop-in, and available on a first come, first served basis.'
Even though I couldn't make it I am going to make a record of the guest speakers etc to add to either my 'client/inspiration list' and contact/follow on
twitter,
linkedin and other social media's.
Fashion Journalism with Scarlett Conlon, News Editor for Vogue.
She talked about her work, how to get started in
fashion journalism, what qualities are
needed to succeed, and the future of
fashion journalism.
Film with Laura Kloss from Chocolate Films.
The film industry employs a wide range of
professions. She talks about the different roles and
what skills you need to get involved.
Engineering and Architecture with Carolina Bartram, Associate Director from
Arup.
Arup is an international engineering
consultancy. Bartram gives an insight into the work of the company, with an overview of the
role of the engineer, architect and other
professions in the construction industry.
Carolina has degrees in both engineering
and architecture.
Museums and Heritage with Beth McKillop, Deputy Director of the V&A.
She gives an overview of the roles within the
museums and heritage industries. Find out
what jobs there are and what qualifications
are needed.
Portfolios and Online Presence with Lecturer Jane Francis and Julia Dennis.
Jane Francis explains what makes
an outstanding portfolio. Julia Dennis,
founder of London Art Portfolio, explains
how to get an online presence for
university and work.
From Idea to Business with Rebecca Coppock from the Prince’s Trust.
With almost half of graduates wanting to
start their own business and three in ten
businesses investing less than £1,000,
should you go for it? Rebecca Coppock explains the process of
getting a concept off the ground, and the
support that is out there.
Creative Futures with Kieran Long, Keeper of Contemporary, Architecture and Digital at the V&A. What jobs will there be in the creative
industries? How can you be part of it?
Kieran Long gives
his insights into where future
developments will be and an overview of
V&A East.
Festivals with Lisa Pickering, one of the organisers of Glastonbury.
Working on festivals can give an insight
and valuable experience in event
production. Lisa Pickering gives an
overview into how the festival is organised
and what jobs there are working on
festivals.
Product Design with Associate Directors from Seymourpowell.
They give an overview of the roles in product
design and advice on how to get involved.
Seymourpowell is one of the world's
leading design and innovation companies, producing some of the 'milestone' products
of the last two decades.
Making Work with Photographer Danny Baldwin, Fashion Designer Jane Bowler and Craftsperson Sophie Sellu
Find out how Photographer Danny Baldwin,
Fashion Designer Jane Bowler and
Craftsperson Sophie Sellu, set up their own
businesses.
Being a Freelancer with Carol Harris, member of the UK Freelancers.
With 43% of current creative industries
workforce self-employed, a number set to
rise. Carol Harris, member of the UK
Freelancers, explains what is involved in
setting yourself up as a freelancer.
Spoken Word with spoken word artist Tommy Sissons.
Find out how spoken word artist Tommy
Sissons started performing professionally,
listen to some of his work and a piece
especially created about today.
Creative Bodging with Jasleen Kaur, RCA artist designer.
Design and build tools and devices to solve
daily problems using a wide range of material sourced from hardware shops and
pound stores. With RCA artist designer
Jasleen Kaur.
Wordsmithing with Tommy Sissons.
Join informal word workshops with Tommy
Sissons, help create a collective word record
of today, express how you feel about
yourself and the creative industries.
ADVICE with Jane Francis and Lucy Alexander.
Jane Francis, Lecturer at Central Saint
Martins and the London College of Fashion
and a design practitioner offers advice on
portfolios, trend prediction and jewellery
design.
Lucy Alexander, Senior Lecturer and Head
of the Graphic & Communication Design
Department of the Foundation Course at
Central Saint Martins, offers advice on
portfolio preparation, graphic design and
careers in the creative industries.
Portfolios with Julia Dennis, founder of London Art
Portfolio.
Offers advice on creating an online
presence and preparing for interview
for work or college/university.
DEMONSTRATIONS
- Make-up: For Stage and Catwalk
Stage Make-up with Make-up artist Mel Winning demonstrates
different techniques for the stage and
catwalk plus advice on how to become a
make-up artist.
- Watch Shaun Grace demonstrate
metalwork techniques. Find out how he
became an award winning silversmith
Wood Products.
- Sophie Sellu, set up her own business,
Grain and Knot, making handmade
kitchenware, helped by The Prince’s Trust.
- Danny Baldwin’s photographs have been
published in Vogue, Q Magazine,
SuperSuper and FaceOn. See his work and
gain insight into the fashion photography
industry.
- Jane Bowler established her studio in
London in 2011, she is an innovator in luxury
fashion, accessories and textile design. She
has an international celebrity clientele.
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