Call out - Creative Artists - Course/Workshop Tutors (6-4-11)
We are looking for creative artists to submit proposals for courses and workshops for our Creative Learning programme 2011/12. Courses and workshops can be across the visual arts eg painting, drawing, sculpture, crafts as well as dance, music and literature.
The new Creative Learning programme is an exciting time for us and a fabulous opportunity to excite and inspire both our current and new learners.
We would like to see submissions for sessions - either taster sessions for those learners starting out in a subject or more in-depth for those wanting to focus on a specialism in more detail.
The current range of courses and workshops can be seen at: www.embracearts.co.uk
The rate of pay offfered is £26 per hour.
If you would like to make a proposal submission for a course or workshop to run during the period 3 October 2011 – 1 April 2012, please email Helen Taverner at arts-learner@le.ac.uk for further information and a copy of the proposal form. The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Wednesday 6 April 2011.
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
2011 British Arts Festivals Association Spring Roadshow
31 March, 1 - 6pm at Quad, Market Place, Derby
This roadshow is aimed at anyone who is involved with, or interested in festivals and festival development.
Places are limited and booking is essential
Please RSVP and book your place here
31 March, 1 - 6pm at Quad, Market Place, Derby
This roadshow is aimed at anyone who is involved with, or interested in festivals and festival development.
Places are limited and booking is essential
Please RSVP and book your place here
Royal Crown Derby - taking UK creativity to the world
Royal Crown Derby - taking UK creativity to the world
6pm, Thursday 31 March, Friar Gate Studios, Derby
Hugh Gibson, chief executive of fine bone china manufacturer, Royal Crown Derby, will be the guest speaker at a networking evening in Friar Gate Studios in Derby on Thursday 31st March.
Unlike other large china makers, Royal Crown Derby still designs and manufactures all its products in England, employing around 200 people at its head office and factory in Derby. Its tableware, giftware and collectables are handmade to the highest standards with individual pieces retailing from around £50 to over £1,000.
A passionate advocate of the arts, Hugh Gibson will talk about the importance of being based in England, in particular how it enables the company to work closely with and support local artists and creatives. Referring to work with celebrated ceramicists Ken Eastman and Peter Ting, Hugh will explain how the company nurtures creative ideas and takes innovative new products through design, production and on to sale in the UK and abroad.
He will talk about the development of some of the company’s latest ranges – including the Royal Wedding and Titanic memorial collections – which have received widespread publicity and are attracting new audiences to the Royal Crown Derby brand.
Finally, Hugh will talk a little about the history of the company which was founded in 1748, and how in 2000 he acquired it from the Royal Doulton Group bringing it back into independence and private ownership.
Anyone interested in business and the arts is welcome. If you would like to attend, please RSVP as soon as possible to fgs@friargatestudios.co.uk so we can cater correctly for drinks and snacks, which will be available at no cost.
The venue is Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street, Derby DE1 1EE. The evening will start at 6pm with Hugh Gibson speaking at 6.30pm for around 45 minutes including Q&A. Afterwards, guests will have the opportunity to continue networking until 8.30pm. This is the latest in a series of popular networking events put on by Friar Gate Studios to support creative businesses. Find our more at at http://www.friargatestudios.co.uk/events_diary.cfm
6pm, Thursday 31 March, Friar Gate Studios, Derby
Hugh Gibson, chief executive of fine bone china manufacturer, Royal Crown Derby, will be the guest speaker at a networking evening in Friar Gate Studios in Derby on Thursday 31st March.
Unlike other large china makers, Royal Crown Derby still designs and manufactures all its products in England, employing around 200 people at its head office and factory in Derby. Its tableware, giftware and collectables are handmade to the highest standards with individual pieces retailing from around £50 to over £1,000.
A passionate advocate of the arts, Hugh Gibson will talk about the importance of being based in England, in particular how it enables the company to work closely with and support local artists and creatives. Referring to work with celebrated ceramicists Ken Eastman and Peter Ting, Hugh will explain how the company nurtures creative ideas and takes innovative new products through design, production and on to sale in the UK and abroad.
He will talk about the development of some of the company’s latest ranges – including the Royal Wedding and Titanic memorial collections – which have received widespread publicity and are attracting new audiences to the Royal Crown Derby brand.
Finally, Hugh will talk a little about the history of the company which was founded in 1748, and how in 2000 he acquired it from the Royal Doulton Group bringing it back into independence and private ownership.
Anyone interested in business and the arts is welcome. If you would like to attend, please RSVP as soon as possible to fgs@friargatestudios.co.uk so we can cater correctly for drinks and snacks, which will be available at no cost.
The venue is Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street, Derby DE1 1EE. The evening will start at 6pm with Hugh Gibson speaking at 6.30pm for around 45 minutes including Q&A. Afterwards, guests will have the opportunity to continue networking until 8.30pm. This is the latest in a series of popular networking events put on by Friar Gate Studios to support creative businesses. Find our more at at http://www.friargatestudios.co.uk/events_diary.cfm
First Steps as a Freelancer: Contracts
“First Steps as a Freelancer” 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.
Many students report contracts are not covered as part of their creative courses. When I had my first few real paid freelance jobs, I was initially excited but then nervous about how to proceed on the business side of things. Contracts may seem scary. They’re out of our comfortable creative zone and into the murky depths of business and law. Don’t fret. Learning about contracts is far easier than any creative project’s research and development phase. Just think of contracts as a brief. Similar to the project briefs or module outlines your tutor’s give you.
In my experience clients rarely give you a clearly defined brief that covers all aspects of the project you’ll be doing. Remember most of your clients will be expert in business or marketing and will have had little to no art education experience. Talk with your client and figure out what they want from you then type it up into an agreement. Work on drafting the document together so you’re both happy. This will help avoid problems later by ensuring you both share the same expectations from the project.
I found the most common problem is defining when a project ends? For example a client may ask you to design a flyer. You give a cost for the project based on how much time and skill it will require from you. You think the flyer is done and meets all their requirements. But they keep coming back and asking for more changes. Or ask you to turn it into a poster, or do the design again but with some different text. They might say this is all part of the same project whilst you thought it was just the one flyer. If you gave them an estimated time and cost for the one flyer when you’ve ended up doing for more than you first estimated. It also means your finances and time for other projects will be affected.
By simply talking about what you want from each other and putting together a contract, this can be avoided. It will keep you and your client happy. A contract will help you look professional, well organized and an expert in your creative field.
Visit http://speckyboy.com/2010/08/12/5-free-to-use-freelance-design-contract-templates/ for some free design contract templates and more information about terms and jargon used in contracts.
Next First Steps blog…preparing a portfolio."
Mair Perkins
Many students report contracts are not covered as part of their creative courses. When I had my first few real paid freelance jobs, I was initially excited but then nervous about how to proceed on the business side of things. Contracts may seem scary. They’re out of our comfortable creative zone and into the murky depths of business and law. Don’t fret. Learning about contracts is far easier than any creative project’s research and development phase. Just think of contracts as a brief. Similar to the project briefs or module outlines your tutor’s give you.
In my experience clients rarely give you a clearly defined brief that covers all aspects of the project you’ll be doing. Remember most of your clients will be expert in business or marketing and will have had little to no art education experience. Talk with your client and figure out what they want from you then type it up into an agreement. Work on drafting the document together so you’re both happy. This will help avoid problems later by ensuring you both share the same expectations from the project.
I found the most common problem is defining when a project ends? For example a client may ask you to design a flyer. You give a cost for the project based on how much time and skill it will require from you. You think the flyer is done and meets all their requirements. But they keep coming back and asking for more changes. Or ask you to turn it into a poster, or do the design again but with some different text. They might say this is all part of the same project whilst you thought it was just the one flyer. If you gave them an estimated time and cost for the one flyer when you’ve ended up doing for more than you first estimated. It also means your finances and time for other projects will be affected.
By simply talking about what you want from each other and putting together a contract, this can be avoided. It will keep you and your client happy. A contract will help you look professional, well organized and an expert in your creative field.
Visit http://speckyboy.com/2010/08/12/5-free-to-use-freelance-design-contract-templates/ for some free design contract templates and more information about terms and jargon used in contracts.
Next First Steps blog…preparing a portfolio."
Mair Perkins
Friday, 25 March 2011
Win a creative boot camp and a paid placement
D&AD launches creative academy for UK's top 100 graduates.
Find out more here.
Find out more here.
Creative Business event in Derby 29.3.11
Let's Create Business!
Creative Business is a free innovative event showcasing the cream of Derbyshire's artistic and design led talent. A one stop shop for all your creative needs!
When: Tuesday 29 March
Time: 10am-3pm
Where: Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street , DE1 3LD
Reasons why you should attend Creative Business:
Exhibition of 45 artistic and design-led companies.Meet the regions leading artistic and design led talent at this unique showcase:
Free inspirational business boosting seminars. Attend the free seminars given by experienced speakers designed to support your business and add value to your marketing campaigns
Email Marketing - 20 top tips
Say goodbye to 'shotgun marketing' and become a crack shot e-sniper. Learn how to make email marketing deliver real business value
Generating Traffic to your Website at the lowest possible cost
Practical tips and ideas to get potential customers to visit your website, making use of search engine optimisation techniques and using online PR and social media for low cost internet marketing that works
Network and build relationships with other local businesses in our networking area.
Book your free place online or contact Kim Newton on 02476 236290 or email: kim@btob.co.uk.
Use of personal data
Our policy is to only use the data you supply to us for use in regard to the work of the University of Derby. We do not pass on your data to any other third party under any circumstances.
Creative Business is a free innovative event showcasing the cream of Derbyshire's artistic and design led talent. A one stop shop for all your creative needs!
When: Tuesday 29 March
Time: 10am-3pm
Where: Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street , DE1 3LD
Reasons why you should attend Creative Business:
Exhibition of 45 artistic and design-led companies.Meet the regions leading artistic and design led talent at this unique showcase:
Free inspirational business boosting seminars. Attend the free seminars given by experienced speakers designed to support your business and add value to your marketing campaigns
Email Marketing - 20 top tips
Say goodbye to 'shotgun marketing' and become a crack shot e-sniper. Learn how to make email marketing deliver real business value
Generating Traffic to your Website at the lowest possible cost
Practical tips and ideas to get potential customers to visit your website, making use of search engine optimisation techniques and using online PR and social media for low cost internet marketing that works
Network and build relationships with other local businesses in our networking area.
Book your free place online or contact Kim Newton on 02476 236290 or email: kim@btob.co.uk.
Use of personal data
Our policy is to only use the data you supply to us for use in regard to the work of the University of Derby. We do not pass on your data to any other third party under any circumstances.
Student or graduate who wants to work in fashion and textiles?
Keep your eye on the Nottingham based Trend Boutique. They are running careers sessions aimed at emerging graduates over the summer period addressng issues such as CVs, interview tips and how to make contacts.
There is also CAD training on offer amongst much more.
There is also CAD training on offer amongst much more.
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