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GUIDE: Copyright

It is important for you all to be aware of copyright laws. Ensure to protect the intellectual property of your own work and be critically aware of what the copyright agreements are on social media platforms such as Facebook and

GUIDE: Copyright

It is important for you all to be aware of copyright laws. Ensure to protect the intellectual property of your own work and be critically aware of what the copyright agreements are on social media platforms such as Facebook and

MEET: Katie Carson

So unlike the other ‘MEET…’ creative people posts i’ve added to this blog so far, Katie Carson is a relatively unknown maker. She is a 17 year old filmmaker from Belfast, who was interviewed and showcased in last weeks BBC

MEET: Katie Carson

So unlike the other ‘MEET…’ creative people posts i’ve added to this blog so far, Katie Carson is a relatively unknown maker. She is a 17 year old filmmaker from Belfast, who was interviewed and showcased in last weeks BBC

Digital Portfolio Inspiration

This week and next students will be giving short presentations of their Digital Portfolios for this module, to their peers and two lecturers. This is an opportunity to gain feedback as you develop your portfolios for your assignment due on

Digital Portfolio Inspiration

This week and next students will be giving short presentations of their Digital Portfolios for this module, to their peers and two lecturers. This is an opportunity to gain feedback as you develop your portfolios for your assignment due on

GUIDE: Setting up your creative business

In tomorrow’s lecture we will be joined by Kat Jones from the Business School at University of Worcester. She will be talking to students about business start up and going freelance. We will look at some examples and also templates

GUIDE: Setting up your creative business

In tomorrow’s lecture we will be joined by Kat Jones from the Business School at University of Worcester. She will be talking to students about business start up and going freelance. We will look at some examples and also templates

GUIDE: Freelance Career

Being a freelancer means you are self-employed, undertaking specific jobs or contracts for clients. You account for yourself by taking full responsibility for every job you do. This means balancing the creative aspect with the paperwork, finances and receiving no

GUIDE: Freelance Career

Being a freelancer means you are self-employed, undertaking specific jobs or contracts for clients. You account for yourself by taking full responsibility for every job you do. This means balancing the creative aspect with the paperwork, finances and receiving no

MEET: Samir Patel

Samir Patel is a freelance filmmaker, currently based in the UK. After working in creative agencies and as a freelancer, in 2005 he founded his own creative business Reformer Films.  Reformer Films use a talented network of filmmakers, cinematographers, strategists,

MEET: Samir Patel

Samir Patel is a freelance filmmaker, currently based in the UK. After working in creative agencies and as a freelancer, in 2005 he founded his own creative business Reformer Films.  Reformer Films use a talented network of filmmakers, cinematographers, strategists,

Search Engine Optimisation

While you are developing your digital portfolio, it is useful to think about the following advice. A great article on 10 top tips to get to the top of Google search engine, read the full article here. 1. Learn &

Search Engine Optimisation

While you are developing your digital portfolio, it is useful to think about the following advice. A great article on 10 top tips to get to the top of Google search engine, read the full article here. 1. Learn &

GUEST LECTURE: Niels Burgess

This week we will have a special guest talk and ‘in conversation’ event with Niels Burgess, founding Director of Lime Creative Studios. This is an opportunity to understand the journey of starting up a commercial studio, the day-to-day experience of directing

GUEST LECTURE: Niels Burgess

This week we will have a special guest talk and ‘in conversation’ event with Niels Burgess, founding Director of Lime Creative Studios. This is an opportunity to understand the journey of starting up a commercial studio, the day-to-day experience of directing

ONLINE LECTURE: Standing out from the crowd

This weeks lecture for Professional Practice (CDME3030 module) at the University of Worcester is presented as an Online Lecture here on the module blog. Students are able to view or download this as a PowerPoint or PDF from the links

ONLINE LECTURE: Standing out from the crowd

This weeks lecture for Professional Practice (CDME3030 module) at the University of Worcester is presented as an Online Lecture here on the module blog. Students are able to view or download this as a PowerPoint or PDF from the links

OPPORTUNITY: The Space

Open Call: opportunity to have your digital artwork showcased on ‘The Space’ an online gallery for digital art and audiences. THE SPACE: www.thespace.org OPEN CALL “We’re looking for the great digital artists of the future. So if that’s you, then send us

OPPORTUNITY: The Space

Open Call: opportunity to have your digital artwork showcased on ‘The Space’ an online gallery for digital art and audiences. THE SPACE: www.thespace.org OPEN CALL “We’re looking for the great digital artists of the future. So if that’s you, then send us

MEET: Aleksei Kostyuk

Aleksei Kostyuk aka Visio is a 26 year old Ukranian digital artist based in Munich, Germany. Currently working as an Art Director, he is an active member of various art collectives where he acts out his passion for digital art. His

MEET: Aleksei Kostyuk

Aleksei Kostyuk aka Visio is a 26 year old Ukranian digital artist based in Munich, Germany. Currently working as an Art Director, he is an active member of various art collectives where he acts out his passion for digital art. His

How To Break Into The Art World

TODAY: TUESDAY 28th OCTOBER, 5.15pm – 6.00pm  Digital Arts Centre Studio EE185 a 2014   How To Break Into The Art World Tom Nash: http://www.rca.ac.uk/students/tom-nash Tom will provide an insight into the process of achieving arts commissions, getting exposure for work in

How To Break Into The Art World

TODAY: TUESDAY 28th OCTOBER, 5.15pm – 6.00pm  Digital Arts Centre Studio EE185 a 2014   How To Break Into The Art World Tom Nash: http://www.rca.ac.uk/students/tom-nash Tom will provide an insight into the process of achieving arts commissions, getting exposure for work in

Setting up artist-led spaces and creative studios

As part of the ‘UK Young Artists Leicester Festival’, there are a number of talks and workshops about creative people, spaces and studios in the Midlands. THIS will be of particular interest for those of you thinking about setting up

Setting up artist-led spaces and creative studios

As part of the ‘UK Young Artists Leicester Festival’, there are a number of talks and workshops about creative people, spaces and studios in the Midlands. THIS will be of particular interest for those of you thinking about setting up

Creative Business Cards

EXAMPLE: James Skerritt. Writer, Director, Independent Filmmaker, Freelance Camera Operator, Editor…     James Skerritt used Moo’s Square Business cards to create this. There is an article about this here and other examples of MOO business cards here.

Creative Business Cards

EXAMPLE: James Skerritt. Writer, Director, Independent Filmmaker, Freelance Camera Operator, Editor…     James Skerritt used Moo’s Square Business cards to create this. There is an article about this here and other examples of MOO business cards here.

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NEWS: 24hr CULTURE SURVEY

Between 12noon on Friday 24th Oct – 12noon on Saturday 25th October there is an online 24Hour Survey about ARTS and CULTURE in the WEST MIDLANDS. This is important as this can draw attention to the importance of the arts

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NEWS: 24hr CULTURE SURVEY

Between 12noon on Friday 24th Oct – 12noon on Saturday 25th October there is an online 24Hour Survey about ARTS and CULTURE in the WEST MIDLANDS. This is important as this can draw attention to the importance of the arts

GUIDE: Cover Letters

Ideas Tap highlight five common cover letter mistakes to avoid: http://www.ideastap.com/ideasmag/the-knowledge/five-common-mistakes-cover-letter 1. Having one stock cover letter 2. Writing too much 3. Not checking for typos 4. Addressing your cover letter to “Dear Sir/Madam” 5. Sounding smug

GUIDE: Cover Letters

Ideas Tap highlight five common cover letter mistakes to avoid: http://www.ideastap.com/ideasmag/the-knowledge/five-common-mistakes-cover-letter 1. Having one stock cover letter 2. Writing too much 3. Not checking for typos 4. Addressing your cover letter to “Dear Sir/Madam” 5. Sounding smug

GUIDE: digital portfolio & online identity

GUIDE: 10 critical pieces of your online identity In planning and designing your digital portfolios, there are a number of considerations you will need to make and respond to in your learning journals, including What is the identity you want

GUIDE: digital portfolio & online identity

GUIDE: 10 critical pieces of your online identity In planning and designing your digital portfolios, there are a number of considerations you will need to make and respond to in your learning journals, including What is the identity you want

GUEST LECTURE: Julie Porter

On Thursday 30th October, 09.15 – 12.15 we will be joined by Julie Porter from the University’s Careers Service.  She will deliver a session that covers networking, approaching companies, tailoring CV’s and cover letters and the actions students need to

GUEST LECTURE: Julie Porter

On Thursday 30th October, 09.15 – 12.15 we will be joined by Julie Porter from the University’s Careers Service.  She will deliver a session that covers networking, approaching companies, tailoring CV’s and cover letters and the actions students need to

Job opportunity at the HIVE

Job opportunity at the HIVE: Part time Information and Learning Services Advisor (5 posts) – Open to current University of Worcester students only   There are 5 part-time posts available at the HIVE for University of Worcester students. This would be

Job opportunity at the HIVE

Job opportunity at the HIVE: Part time Information and Learning Services Advisor (5 posts) – Open to current University of Worcester students only   There are 5 part-time posts available at the HIVE for University of Worcester students. This would be

WW Programme & Workshops

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMME HERE WORKSHOPS: Monday – 20th October 2014 Photoshop for Beginners with extra tuition on generating an image for screen printing.  Max 7 students, two sessions available- 10am-12pm & 1am – 3pm. Delivered by Taz, students MUST book

WW Programme & Workshops

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMME HERE WORKSHOPS: Monday – 20th October 2014 Photoshop for Beginners with extra tuition on generating an image for screen printing.  Max 7 students, two sessions available- 10am-12pm & 1am – 3pm. Delivered by Taz, students MUST book

WW EVENT: PiLOT performance work

Wednesday 22nd October, Garage Studios, Worcester University, 4pm – 6pm And Artists Breakfast: Thursday 23rd October, Boston Tea Party, Worcester City Centre, 10 – 11 am As part of WORCESTER WEEK you are warmly invited to the second PiLOT open platform: PiLOT is

WW EVENT: PiLOT performance work

Wednesday 22nd October, Garage Studios, Worcester University, 4pm – 6pm And Artists Breakfast: Thursday 23rd October, Boston Tea Party, Worcester City Centre, 10 – 11 am As part of WORCESTER WEEK you are warmly invited to the second PiLOT open platform: PiLOT is

WORKSHOP: How to Budget and Manage a Project

  Tuesday 25th November, 6pm – 8pm. Birmingham. with: mac birmingham in partnership with Amy Martin & Bearheart Description:  In this session we’ll look at the dead important skills of project management and how to wrestle a budget into submission. Knowing these

WORKSHOP: How to Budget and Manage a Project

  Tuesday 25th November, 6pm – 8pm. Birmingham. with: mac birmingham in partnership with Amy Martin & Bearheart Description:  In this session we’ll look at the dead important skills of project management and how to wrestle a budget into submission. Knowing these