Checkthisspecker and the Snug recording Company present a two day workshop on Audio Production and VJ workshop.
Quad 18th and 18th April 2011 9.00 to 17.00
18+ and free to Derby residents.
Info and booking at quad on 01332 290606
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Marketing Intern (unpaid) deadline 18-4-11
Opportunity - Marketing Intern (unpaid) deadline 18-4-11
Writing East Midlands is looking for a Marketing Intern to support the Alt.Fiction Festival, part of our year round programme of Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction literature events. The Alt.Fiction Festival has been running in Derby since 2006 and presents a mixture of panels, readings, workshops and podcasts featuring leading authors, agents and editors.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Writing East Midlands team as the Alt.Fiction Festival Marketing Intern. This opportunity will suit someone who has an interest in genre fiction and is keen to gain valuable experience working in literature development. The ideal candidate will be available for a maximum of 7 hours a week, (or 1 working day a week), and would be expected to work from the Writing East Midlands office in Nottingham.
While this is an unpaid opportunity, the successful candidate can expect to gain excellent work experience within a writer development agency, on a nationally recognised literature brand and respected festival. You’ll gain valuable contacts in literature, genre fiction and publishing, a reference, and will have the opportunity to attend Alt.Fiction events for free. We can also offer reasonable travel expenses and a lunch allowance.
Responsibilities will include:
• Updating the Alt.Fiction website (training to be provided)
• Maintain the Alt.Fiction website and social media presence
• Provide marketing and administrative support to the Alt.Fiction team as required
• Assist with the maintenance communications lists
• Assist with collating data
• Undertake other marketing duties as agreed with your line manager.
Person spec:
REQUIRED
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Computer literate in the following: Word, email, web as well as proficiency using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Multi-tasker with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Team player
• Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach
• Flexible and creative
• Good knowledge of literature
DESIRED
• Knowledge of genre fiction (Sci-Fi, Horror & fantasy)
• Experience of working in an office environment (voluntary or paid)
• Proven administrative and organisational skills
To find out more visit altfiction.co.uk and writingeastmidlands.co.uk
Deadline for applications is Monday 18th April at 5pm
Interviews will be held on: 28th April. Please make sure you’re available to attend an interview in Nottingham on this date.
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted before 25th April.
Applicants must be available to start in the first week of May.
To apply send (by email only), CV and covering letter to Antonia@writingeastmidlands.co.uk
Writing East Midlands is looking for a Marketing Intern to support the Alt.Fiction Festival, part of our year round programme of Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction literature events. The Alt.Fiction Festival has been running in Derby since 2006 and presents a mixture of panels, readings, workshops and podcasts featuring leading authors, agents and editors.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Writing East Midlands team as the Alt.Fiction Festival Marketing Intern. This opportunity will suit someone who has an interest in genre fiction and is keen to gain valuable experience working in literature development. The ideal candidate will be available for a maximum of 7 hours a week, (or 1 working day a week), and would be expected to work from the Writing East Midlands office in Nottingham.
While this is an unpaid opportunity, the successful candidate can expect to gain excellent work experience within a writer development agency, on a nationally recognised literature brand and respected festival. You’ll gain valuable contacts in literature, genre fiction and publishing, a reference, and will have the opportunity to attend Alt.Fiction events for free. We can also offer reasonable travel expenses and a lunch allowance.
Responsibilities will include:
• Updating the Alt.Fiction website (training to be provided)
• Maintain the Alt.Fiction website and social media presence
• Provide marketing and administrative support to the Alt.Fiction team as required
• Assist with the maintenance communications lists
• Assist with collating data
• Undertake other marketing duties as agreed with your line manager.
Person spec:
REQUIRED
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Computer literate in the following: Word, email, web as well as proficiency using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Multi-tasker with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Team player
• Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach
• Flexible and creative
• Good knowledge of literature
DESIRED
• Knowledge of genre fiction (Sci-Fi, Horror & fantasy)
• Experience of working in an office environment (voluntary or paid)
• Proven administrative and organisational skills
To find out more visit altfiction.co.uk and writingeastmidlands.co.uk
Deadline for applications is Monday 18th April at 5pm
Interviews will be held on: 28th April. Please make sure you’re available to attend an interview in Nottingham on this date.
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted before 25th April.
Applicants must be available to start in the first week of May.
To apply send (by email only), CV and covering letter to Antonia@writingeastmidlands.co.uk
Friday, 8 April 2011
Practical ceramics workshops
Practical ceramic workshops: Handz on Wheelz sessions
We have had some exciting and productive Handz on Wheelz sessions and we would like to invite you to more interesting sessions planned for the next few weeks.
Come along and create items in clay for your home or gifts for your loved ones.
Upcoming activities include:
Workshops every Friday till 3rd June 2011 from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm or 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm
Develop and explore specialized techniques in clay
Glaze your own pots.
Demonstrations by local, national and international ceramicist/artists.
Opportunity to exhibit your work along with renowned ceramic artists.
Tours to Royal Crown Derby - dates 5th May and 13th May (please email or call to book places)
These activities are for all ages and abilities. Tours to Royal Crown Derby are offered at no cost to people participating in the workshops.
There are some places available on the workshops if you haven’t already booked, please get in touch now by email info@artcore-studio.co.uk or phone on 07877271097 to reserve your place.
Be part of this exciting project and have some fun.
Workshops are every Friday from 25th Feb to 3rd June.
Sessions are 1.30pm - 3.00pm or 4.00pm - 5.30pm.
Venue: 75a Butterfly House, Rose Hill Street, Derby DE23 8FZ
Costs: £3 per person per session, group bookings also available.
All bookings must be done in advance.
For more information and to book your place please contact us on: info@artcore-studio.co.uk or call us on: 07877271097
We have had some exciting and productive Handz on Wheelz sessions and we would like to invite you to more interesting sessions planned for the next few weeks.
Come along and create items in clay for your home or gifts for your loved ones.
Upcoming activities include:
Workshops every Friday till 3rd June 2011 from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm or 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm
Develop and explore specialized techniques in clay
Glaze your own pots.
Demonstrations by local, national and international ceramicist/artists.
Opportunity to exhibit your work along with renowned ceramic artists.
Tours to Royal Crown Derby - dates 5th May and 13th May (please email or call to book places)
These activities are for all ages and abilities. Tours to Royal Crown Derby are offered at no cost to people participating in the workshops.
There are some places available on the workshops if you haven’t already booked, please get in touch now by email info@artcore-studio.co.uk or phone on 07877271097 to reserve your place.
Be part of this exciting project and have some fun.
Workshops are every Friday from 25th Feb to 3rd June.
Sessions are 1.30pm - 3.00pm or 4.00pm - 5.30pm.
Venue: 75a Butterfly House, Rose Hill Street, Derby DE23 8FZ
Costs: £3 per person per session, group bookings also available.
All bookings must be done in advance.
For more information and to book your place please contact us on: info@artcore-studio.co.uk or call us on: 07877271097
Call out for artists (art market opp)
Call out for artists (art market opportunity)
1st yearly Art Market being held at George Spencer Academy, Stapleford, Nottingham on Sat 9th July. The stalls are £15 and applications are welcome from anyone selling Art/Crafts/photography/graphics. We are looking to hold a good quality yearly market and therefore would like a few photos of what you intend to sell. We have 50 Stalls inside and are also looking to provide food outside if anyone would like to apply (it must be your own stall or unit outside).
There is a large area outside where installations and sculptures can be placed for anyone wanting to talk/sell/exhibit their work on the day. These could include metal/wood crafts etc. Please specify the details on your application.
Please could you send an email with a short message about what you want to sell/provide and a few photos to artexhibition@mail.com. Bookings are now being taken.
The proceeds will be going to charity and the venue and dates will be advertised in the papers and at various locations around Nottingham and Derby.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Deborah Fry
Head of Art and Photography
George Spencer Academy
1st yearly Art Market being held at George Spencer Academy, Stapleford, Nottingham on Sat 9th July. The stalls are £15 and applications are welcome from anyone selling Art/Crafts/photography/graphics. We are looking to hold a good quality yearly market and therefore would like a few photos of what you intend to sell. We have 50 Stalls inside and are also looking to provide food outside if anyone would like to apply (it must be your own stall or unit outside).
There is a large area outside where installations and sculptures can be placed for anyone wanting to talk/sell/exhibit their work on the day. These could include metal/wood crafts etc. Please specify the details on your application.
Please could you send an email with a short message about what you want to sell/provide and a few photos to artexhibition@mail.com. Bookings are now being taken.
The proceeds will be going to charity and the venue and dates will be advertised in the papers and at various locations around Nottingham and Derby.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Deborah Fry
Head of Art and Photography
George Spencer Academy
Recycled Materials Sculpture Project artist vacancy
Recycled Materials Sculpture Project for Chesterfield’s Green Fair (deadline 4-5-11)
Chesterfield Borough Council are seeking an artist with experience of working with recycled materials to create a temporary sculpture in the town centre made from waste materials, including WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) to coincide with Chesterfield's Green Fair on 24th September 2011.
As part of the project, the chosen artist will also run 2 workshops with school and/or youth groups.
The fee for this work will be £2,500, to be paid in 2 stages, on agreement and on completion of the project.
It is anticipated that the artist will erect the sculpture in the town centre over a period of up to 3 days leading up to Saturday 24th September, in order to generate interest and excitement around the idea of the Green Fair.
The waste and recycled materials will be supplied by Chesterfield Borough Council in consultation with the artist. All other project materials required for the construction / installation / workshops must be covered by the total fee.
The successful artist will be required to provide evidence of current CRB and PLI certificates. The artist will also be required to work with the council’s officers on relevant Risk Assessments and ensure that any structure created fulfills Health & Safety guidelines.
Please send proposals along with details of previous experience in running public workshops and either 4 photos or website details, so examples of your work can be viewed. Proposals should cover no more than 1-2 sheets of A4.
Please send your proposal via email to pamela.butler@chesterfield.gov.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 4th May
Further information if required from: Pamela Butler, Arts Development Officer (part-time Thursday, Friday & alternate Wednesdays) 01246 345583, pamela.butler@chesterfield.gov.uk
Chesterfield Borough Council are seeking an artist with experience of working with recycled materials to create a temporary sculpture in the town centre made from waste materials, including WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) to coincide with Chesterfield's Green Fair on 24th September 2011.
As part of the project, the chosen artist will also run 2 workshops with school and/or youth groups.
The fee for this work will be £2,500, to be paid in 2 stages, on agreement and on completion of the project.
It is anticipated that the artist will erect the sculpture in the town centre over a period of up to 3 days leading up to Saturday 24th September, in order to generate interest and excitement around the idea of the Green Fair.
The waste and recycled materials will be supplied by Chesterfield Borough Council in consultation with the artist. All other project materials required for the construction / installation / workshops must be covered by the total fee.
The successful artist will be required to provide evidence of current CRB and PLI certificates. The artist will also be required to work with the council’s officers on relevant Risk Assessments and ensure that any structure created fulfills Health & Safety guidelines.
Please send proposals along with details of previous experience in running public workshops and either 4 photos or website details, so examples of your work can be viewed. Proposals should cover no more than 1-2 sheets of A4.
Please send your proposal via email to pamela.butler@chesterfield.gov.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 4th May
Further information if required from: Pamela Butler, Arts Development Officer (part-time Thursday, Friday & alternate Wednesdays) 01246 345583, pamela.butler@chesterfield.gov.uk
Preparing a Portfolio
Preparing a Portfolio is written by Mair Perkins, a student of MDes Visual Communication (Animation) and the Students' Union part time graphic designer, who is taking her first steps into the world of work as a self employed creative. Here she shares her ups and downs and summarizes what she has learned so far to inspire other young creatives to take their first steps.
Preparing a Portfolio
Portfolios are just as valuable as a CV to a creative graduate. A portfolio is more than just a neat black folder with examples of your work. It doesn’t even necessarily have to be pieces of paper in a black folder. A film student may have a show reel, a music specialist may have a CD and a textiles graduate a collection of fabric samples.
Your portfolio is to give a prospective client/employer a flavor of your work. It’s your chance to show them you have the skills and style they are looking for. Below are some useful tips I’ve been given by tutors, clients, employers and professionals. I wish I knew about them earlier…some of the portfolios I’ve brought with me make me cringe to think back on.
Tailor your portfolio to each job.
Just as when you send out a CV or covering letter you make the effort to research the employer and their company, do the same before showing your portfolio. Consider what styles, trends, skills etc. they are looking to hire and show them examples of your work that will suit their needs. You may be a brilliant comic illustrator but how is that work relevant if you’re applying to a packaging design job? I’ve made the mistake of putting some of my more unusual illustrative work in my portfolio during interviews. I was nervous and wanted to show them some of their work I was proud of. However they were more interested in the dull, layout and text based design work! I put that in to demonstrate my versatility but fortunately it was what caught their attention. The employer said although the creative illustrative work looked good, it wasn’t what their business needed. Since then I’ve made the effort to research and rearrange before each portfolio meeting rather than using the same content every time.
Quality over quantity.
Only put your best work in. You may think you can wow your client by showing how much work have you have done but they’re more likely to lose interest or think you’re unfocused. There is no definite number of pages or length time on show reels/sound track samples. Just use your judgement and your critical creative eye to edit your work down. If you’re struggling, get a tutor/friend/family member to flick through your portfolio for feedback.
Presentation and conventions.
Make it neat and professional. It doesn’t have to be a top of line folder or printed on gold leaf paper but avoid torn pages, crumpled paper, stains and scratched and dog eared folders. Just dress your portfolio as smartly as you dress yourself for an interview.
If you’re unsure of what your creative field’s conventions are for portfolios, just do some research. Don’t just use one source of information though. Ask your course tutors if they’re involved with the industry. Visit professional practitioner’s websites. Read at career’s advice books for your subject area. Look at job/application specification requirements. Some employers are very specific about portfolio length, content and presentation so even if you don’t apply there, it gives you an idea of the industry expectations.
Put yourself in their shoes
Finally, try to imagine you’re seeing your work for the first time. Put yourself in the shoes of the client/employer and imagine what first impression your portfolio of work will give. If you try to anticipate their needs then you’re likely to impress them and they’ll see you’re right for the job.
Preparing a Portfolio
Portfolios are just as valuable as a CV to a creative graduate. A portfolio is more than just a neat black folder with examples of your work. It doesn’t even necessarily have to be pieces of paper in a black folder. A film student may have a show reel, a music specialist may have a CD and a textiles graduate a collection of fabric samples.
Your portfolio is to give a prospective client/employer a flavor of your work. It’s your chance to show them you have the skills and style they are looking for. Below are some useful tips I’ve been given by tutors, clients, employers and professionals. I wish I knew about them earlier…some of the portfolios I’ve brought with me make me cringe to think back on.
Tailor your portfolio to each job.
Just as when you send out a CV or covering letter you make the effort to research the employer and their company, do the same before showing your portfolio. Consider what styles, trends, skills etc. they are looking to hire and show them examples of your work that will suit their needs. You may be a brilliant comic illustrator but how is that work relevant if you’re applying to a packaging design job? I’ve made the mistake of putting some of my more unusual illustrative work in my portfolio during interviews. I was nervous and wanted to show them some of their work I was proud of. However they were more interested in the dull, layout and text based design work! I put that in to demonstrate my versatility but fortunately it was what caught their attention. The employer said although the creative illustrative work looked good, it wasn’t what their business needed. Since then I’ve made the effort to research and rearrange before each portfolio meeting rather than using the same content every time.
Quality over quantity.
Only put your best work in. You may think you can wow your client by showing how much work have you have done but they’re more likely to lose interest or think you’re unfocused. There is no definite number of pages or length time on show reels/sound track samples. Just use your judgement and your critical creative eye to edit your work down. If you’re struggling, get a tutor/friend/family member to flick through your portfolio for feedback.
Presentation and conventions.
Make it neat and professional. It doesn’t have to be a top of line folder or printed on gold leaf paper but avoid torn pages, crumpled paper, stains and scratched and dog eared folders. Just dress your portfolio as smartly as you dress yourself for an interview.
If you’re unsure of what your creative field’s conventions are for portfolios, just do some research. Don’t just use one source of information though. Ask your course tutors if they’re involved with the industry. Visit professional practitioner’s websites. Read at career’s advice books for your subject area. Look at job/application specification requirements. Some employers are very specific about portfolio length, content and presentation so even if you don’t apply there, it gives you an idea of the industry expectations.
Put yourself in their shoes
Finally, try to imagine you’re seeing your work for the first time. Put yourself in the shoes of the client/employer and imagine what first impression your portfolio of work will give. If you try to anticipate their needs then you’re likely to impress them and they’ll see you’re right for the job.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
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