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preparing for your degree show 2009
Want to make a big impact with your final degree show?
We're here to help you make the most of your exhibition. We've pulled together highlights from Preparing for your Degree Show week (23–27 February 2009), including video, podcasts and powerpoint presentations to give you a practical guide to putting on your show.
Resources are now available for Making Money.
Check back on the website soon for resources for Getting Organised, Self-promotion and Legal Issues.
Programme of events
Preparing for your Degree Show was a week of events and workshops that ran 23–27 February 2009 to help you make the most of your exhibition.
Events
Monday 23 February
11am–12pm Showtime: putting your work online (further Showtime sessions below, at Davies Street, LCC and Camberwell)
Conference room, Innovation Centre, CSM
The Showtime team will talk you through the process of exhibiting your work on a personalised Arts London web page. Read more and book
3.30pm–5.30pm Preparing for your Fine Art degree show: panel discussion and Q&A
RHS Centre, LCF
Learn about time management, strategy, presentation and what to expect on the day of your Fine Art degree show. Read more and book
6pm–8pm Look into the future: the potential of your degree show
Main Lecture Theatre, LCC
Learn how from recent graduates about how to make your degree show the start of your future career. Read more and book
Tuesday 24 February
10am–11am Practical networking skills
Careers Centre, Student Hub, Davies Street
Creative Careers' Guidance Specialists show you how to develop your networking skills. Read more and book
10am–5pm Pricing your work: one-to-one advice sessions for artists (20 minute sessions, booking essential)
Room A335, Chelsea and Meeting Room, Innovation Centre, CSM
A chance to talk to University Curators on a one-to-one basis about pricing, your future or anything else. Read more and book
Advice sessions at Chelsea. Read more and book
Advice sessions at CSM. Read more and book
12pm-1pm Showtime: putting your work online
Lecture Theatre, Student Hub, Davies Street
The Showtime team will talk you through the process of exhibiting your work on a personalised Arts London web page. Read more and book
2pm-4pm Making money from your show
Conference room, Innovation Centre, CSM
Covering how to deal with potential customers, make sales, process orders and how to land freelance work. Read more and book
6pm-8pm Making it happen: planning for your show's success
Podium Lecture Theatre, LCC
Shows you how prepare and organise yourself to make the exhibition a success. Read more and book
Wednesday 25 February
10am–11am Practical networking skills
Careers Centre, Student Hub
Creative Careers' Guidance Specialists show you how to develop your networking skills. Read more and book
11am-12pm Showtime: putting your work online
Street Lecture Theatre, LCC
The Showtime team will talk you through the process of exhibiting your work on a personalised Arts London web page. Read more and book
2pm-4pm Feeling exposed: understanding your intellectual property rights
Main Lecture Theatre, LCC
Advice on how to prevent people from copying your creative work at your show. Read more and book
6pm-8pm Get yourself seen: attracting attention for your work
Lecture Theatre, Student Hub
Key steps to help get you and your show noticed, including how to create a brand identity and produce promotional materials. Read more and book
Thursday 26 February
10am-11am Showtime: putting your work online
Main Lecture Theatre, Camberwell
The Showtime team will talk you through the process of exhibiting your work on a personalised Arts London web page. Read more and book
4pm-5.30pm A collector's point of view
Main Lecture Theatre, Camberwell
Find out what the top UK collectors think about degree shows and how to they decide what to buy. Read more and book
Friday 27 February
11am-12.30pm Make a statement: writing promotional text
Room 213, Student Hub
This practical, hands-on workshop will show you how to write an artist's statement or press release to promote your show. Read more and book
2pm-4pm Satisfied customers: keeping your exhibition audience happy
Room 323, Student Hub
A series of video diaries will give you practical insights into what previous visitors have thought about Arts London degree shows, helping you shape your preparation. Read more and book
5pm-7pm Final Year Forum 2009: top tips for landing your first job
Lecture Theatre, Student Hub
Ask a panel of Arts London Alumni about their experiences working in journalism, graphic design, creative enterprise, communications and branding. Read more and book
Partners
Artquest
Arts London Alumni
Creative Careers
ECCA (Enterprise Centre for the Creative Arts)
Emerging Artists Programme
The Engine Room
Fashion Business Resource Studio
Innovation Centre
Learning Zone
Own-it
Showtime
Student Hub
Students Union
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