Making It: Careers in Art and Design

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.
  
  https://shop.vam.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/Making_it_daysheet_2016_FINAL.pdf