HOW TO SURVIVE AS AN ARTS PRACTITIONER; a course for Artists working in Education

HOW TO SURVIVE AS AN ARTS PRACTITIONER; a course for Artists working in Education



Derby City Council, in partnership with CGR Associates, is offering arts practitioners living or working in the Derby area the opportunity to attend the “Arts Education; How to Survive as an Arts Practitioner” course.



For several years, many artists have worked as practitioners in schools and educational settings, through externally funded programmes of work. Meanwhile, many emerging artists are still working in schools for free. The climate we now find ourselves in means that, if we are to survive as professional, paid arts practitioners, we have to become far more resourceful, resilient and pro-active. “How to Survive as an Arts Practitioner” is a training course (previously ran at Castle College, Nottingham) designed to assist emerging and established arts practitioners in developing their abilities in gaining, maintaining and sustaining work in schools and learning settings.



Mon 27 June 2011

10-12.45pm- Why Me? Knowing your offer, approaching schools and responding to project briefs

1.30- 4pm- Why You? Interviews, presentations & workshops; Knowing what will increase your chances of getting the job



Mon 4 July 2011

10-12.45pm- Understand the Learning Landscape: Planning your work in relation to schools’ needs and communicating effectively with teachers & pupils

1.30-4pm- Dive In: Delivery; Part One: Facilitating a good workshop; Be inspirational, be remembered and increase your chances of being invited back



Mon 11 July 2011

10-12.45pm- Make a Splash: Delivery Part Two: Facilitating a purposeful scheme of work; Creating an impact and making a difference

1.30-4pm- Teachers Too: This session is also open to teachers and will demonstrate the added value of artists in schools, including how working with practitioners can help schools to achieve Artsmark and Arts Award



Mon 18 July 2011

10- 12.45pm- The Reflection Triangle: This session is also open to teachers and looks at meaningful evaluation; with practitioners, teachers & pupils; How do we define a successful project? Understanding the importance of evidence and impact and knowing how this can influence your future work

1.30-4pm- What Next? Where Next? How can you develop your arts practice? Opportunities and possibilities for how you can extend your skills, broaden your horizons and appeal to a wider audience



Whole course (four days): £50

Three days: £45

Two days: £35

One day: £20

Half day session: £10

The course can be booked as a whole or by individual days or sessions:



The course will be held at Déda, Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU.



If you would like to book on the course, or for more information, please contact Wenna Stockdale, Arts in Education Co-ordinator, on 01332 641483/ wenna.stockdale@derby.gov.uk