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Enterprise Week 2009

Making the most of social media

Sustaining your creative identity

Freshers Festival 2009

Graduate Week 2009

Using your creativity for social change

Selling art without selling out

Social media and your creative future

How to not get ripped off

Freelancing in the theatre industry

Green Week 2009

Working as a freelance graphic designer or illustrator

Life as a freelance illustrator

Websites for Textile Designers

Starting your own fashion label

How to make it as a Visual Artist

How not to get ripped off as a Fine Artist

Preparing for your Degree Show week 2009

Dynamic Duos

Are you ready for me?

Preparing for your degree show

Creating A Cool Brand

Graduate Week 2008

Enterprise Week 2007

Enterprise Week 2008

Graduate Week 2007

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Preparing For Your Degree Show

How Green Does Your Business Grow?

Making Money as a Fine Artist

How to Approach Buyers

Applying for Funding and Sponsorship

How to Set Up a Not-For-Profit Business

How to Handle Clients and Commissions

How to Find a Place to Work

How to Find a Sponsor

How to Cope with Tax and Self-Assessment

How to Cook the Books

How to Get New Clients

How to Make a Name for Yourself

How to Find and Reach Your Market

How to Set Up a Business

Enterprise Week Keynote Speech & Launch Party

Fifzine: the new creative digital community

Creative Collaboration

Self-promotion

Get your social/ethical project up and running

Turn your creative idea into business

I want a web site but I don't know where to start

Happy Listening!

Enterprise Week 2009

Enterprise Week '09 ran from 16 - 20 November 2009 boasting a week of exciting events, talks and activities. Make more from your creativity.

Organising a show as a fine artist - Tom Smith
Organising a show as a fine artist Tom Smith 16_11_09.mp3

Selling to buyers as a fashion designer - Maria Francesca Pepe
Selling to buyers as a fashion designer Maria Francesce Pepe 17_11_09.mp3

Turning creative ideas into money - Martin Bright
Turning creative ideas into money Martin Bright 17_11_09.mp3

Turning creative ideas into money - Max Fraser
Turning creative ideas into money Max Fraser 17_11_07.mp3

Turning creative ideas into money - Sharmadean Reid
Turning creative ideas into money Sharmadean Reid 17_11_09.mp3

Turning creative ideas into money - Sarah Rowles
Turning creative ideas into money Sarah Rowles 17_10_09.mp3

Freelancing as a graphic designer/illustrator - Toby Leigh
Freelancing as an illustrator Toby Leigh 18_11_09.mp3

Getting seen as a film-maker/animator - Jamie J Johnson
test.mp3

Using your creativity for social change - Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa
Using your creativity fir social change Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa 18_11_09.mp3

Using your creativity for social change - Rommell Wallace and Paul Matthews
Using your creativity for social change Rommell Wallace_Paul Matthews 18_11_09.mp3

Self promotion and selling yourself - Cat Davison
Self Promotion and Selling your work Cat Davison 18_11_09.mp3

Self promotion and selling yourself - Alex Hardie
Self Promotion and Selling Your Work Alex Hardie 18_11_09.mp3

Self promotion and selling yourself - Alison Branagan
Self promotion and selling your work Alison Branagan 18_11_09.mp3

Finding your route to market as a designer/maker - Jethro Macey
Finding your route to market Jethro Macey 19_11_09.mp3

Selling online - know the rules - Alice Stone
Selling Online - Know the Rules Alice Stone 19_11_09.mp3

Selling online - knowing the rules - Mathew Wilson
Selling online - know the rules MAthew Wilson 19_11_09.mp3

Selling online - knowing the rules - Peter Mason
Selling Online - Know the Rules Peter MAson 19_11_09.mp3

Building your portfolio as a photographer - Duncan Caratacus Clark
Building your portfolio as a photographer Duncan Caratacus Clark 20_11_09.mp3

Making the most of Social Media

Making the most of Social Media took place on 4 November 2009. Find out how you can take advantage of social networking platforms and online tools to reach out and make a name for yourself.

 

Making the most of Social Media - Katy Beale
Making the most of Social Media Katy Beale 04_11_09.mp3

Making the most of Social Media - Kathy Dalwood
Making the most of Social Media Kathy Dalwood 04-11-09.mp3

Making the most of Social - James Bull
Making the most of Social James Bull 04-11-09.mp3

Sustaining your creative identity in self-employment

Sustaining your creative identity in self-employment took place on 30 October 2009. Find out more about the reality of retaining your creative identity while building a sustainable creative business or freelance career.

Sustaining Your Creative Identity - Kate Pelling
creative identity Kate Pelling 30-09-10.mp3

Sustaining Your Creative Identity - Alex Michon
Sustaining your creative identity Alex Michon 30-09-10.mp3

Freshers Festival 2009

From Fine Art Student to Gallery Director
Artist and Gallery Director, Alex Michon talks about her journey from art student to setting up on her own.

From Fashion Design Student to Fashion Forecaster & CEO
Fiona Jenvey, CEO of mudpie, a fashion forecasting company, gives tips on how to set up your own business in the fashion industry.

From Graphic Design Student to Award Winning Designer
Graphic Designer, David Person talks about the progression of his work from university to current day, and answers questions about how and why he set up his own.

From Photojournalism Student to Professional Photographer
Photojournalist Adam Patterson offers students hoping to follow in his footsteps some practical advice on advantages and pitfalls of freelancing.

From Fine Art Student to Gallery Director - Alex Michon
Freshers Festival Alex Michon 1_10_09.mp3

From Fashion Design Student to Fashion Forecaster & CEO - Fiona Jenvey
Freshers Festival Fiona Jenvey 2-10-09.mp3

From Graphic Design Student to Award Winning Designer - David Person
Freshers Festival David Person 2-10-09.mp3

From Photojournalism Student to Professional Photographer - Adam Patterson
Freshers Festival Adam Patterson 2-10-09.mp3

Graduate Week 2009

Graduate Week 2009 ran from 29 June - 3 July 2009 and offered advice on everything from how to sell your work to starting a business on next to no money.

Attracting clients in graphic design or illustration - Jean-Marie Orhan
grad09_Attracting clients in graphic design Jean-Marie Orhan.mp3

Attracting clients in graphic design or illustration - Aquent
grad09_Attracting clients in graphic design Aquent.mp3

Getting seen on the catwalk - Annalisa Dunn
grad09_Getting seen on the catwalk Annalisa Dunn.mp3

Getting seen on the catwalk - John Walford
grad09_Getting seen on the catwalk John Walford.mp3

Start me up… on a shoestring - Emma Jones
grad09_Start me up Emma Jones.mp3

Making a name for yourself - Kati Price
grad09_30-07-09 Kati Price.mp3

Making a name for yourself - Gayle Chong Kwan
grad09_Making a name Gayle Chong Kwan.mp3

Making a name for yourself - Alex Bec and Will Hudson
grad09_Making a name Alex Bec Will Hudson.mp3

Selling your work as a designer/maker - Chris Curtis
grad09_Selling your work as a designer Chris Curtis.mp3

Selling your work as a designer/maker - Gareth Neal
grad09_Selling your work as a designer Gareth Neal.mp3

Creative collaboration and networking - Philip Levine
grad09_Creative collaboration Philip Levine.mp3

Creative collaboration and networking - Kithkin
grad09_Creative collaboration Kith Kin.mp3

Protecting your work online - Silas Brown
grad09_Protecting your work online Silas Brown.mp3

Protecting your work online - Rod Hunt
grad09_Protecting your work online Rod Hunt.mp3

Protecting your work online - Ben James
grad09_Protecting your work online Ben James.mp3

Making money from your creativity - Helen Gimber
grad09_Making money Helen Gimber.mp3

Making money from your creativity - Nicola Malkin
grad09_02-07-09 Nicola Malkin.mp3

Making money from your creativity - Nicole Bachmann
grad09_Making money Nicole Bachmann.mp3

Tatty Devine: a journey from student to creative business
grad09_Tatty Divine.mp3

Selling Fine Art: from studio to exhibition – Stephen Beddoe
grad09_Selling Fine Art Stephen Beddoe.mp3

Selling Fine Art: from studio to exhibition – Robin Clare
grad09_Selling Fine Art Robin Clare.mp3

Selling Fine Art: from studio to exhibition – Dan Thompson
grad09_Selling Fine Art Dan Thompson.mp3

Using your creativity for social change

Using your creativity for social change runs you through the aspects of getting your ethical or social project up and running. This event took place on 5 May 2009.

Using your creativity for social change - Uday Thakkur
Social_Change_Uday_Thakkar.mp3

Using your creativity for social change - Mary Rose Cook
Social_Change_Mary_Cook.mp3

Using your creativity for social change - Robert Foster
Social_Change _Robert_Foster.mp3

Using your creativity for social change - Michelle Baharier
Social_Change_Michelle_Baharieir.mp3

Selling art without selling out

Cathy Lomax, artist, curator and Director of Transition Gallery

Ian Munroe, artist

Anthony Gross, artist

This event took place on 28 May 2009

Selling art without selling out - Cathy Lomax
Selling_art_Cathy_Lomax.mp3

Selling art without selling out - Ian Monroe
Selling_art_Ian_Monroe.mp3

Social media and your creative future

Alex Miller, i-level, Head of Social Media Division (JAM)

James Bull, Creative Director, Moving Brands

Ben James, co-founder, Jotta

This event took place on 27 May 2009

Social media and creative future - Alex Miller
Social_Media_Alex_Miller.mp3

Social media and creative future - James Bull
Social_Media_James_Bull.mp3

Social media and creative future - Ben James
Social_Media_Ben_James.mp3

How not to get ripped off

Guy Morley, Intellectual Property and Media Department, Finers Stephens Innocent LLP

This event took place on 20 May 2009

 

How not to get ripped off - Guy Morley
How_not_to_get_ripped_off_Guy_Morley.mp3

Freelancing in the theatre industry

Laura Smith, freelance costume designer and graduate of BA Theatre Design, Wimbledon

Lynne Forbes, performer, freelance theatre practitioner, and co-artistic director of Angel Exit

This event took place on 18 May 2009

 

Freelancing in the theatre industry - Laura Smith
Theatre_freelancing_Laura_Smith.mp3

Freelancing in the theatre industry - Lynne Forbes
Theatre_freelancing_Lynne_Forbes.mp3

Green Week 2009

ECCA ran three events as part of Green Week 2009.

Be seen, go green: benefits for sustainable designers on 6 May 2009
Christopher Pett, furniture designer, company founder Pli design
Graham Lewis, Creative Director of Green Awards / Green Consultancy

How to run an eco-friendly creative practice on 7 May 2009

Julia Haltrecht, Green Creative Solutions
Carl Jeffrey, Fellow Creative
Hannah Barker, Brighton Carnival

Fashion forward: creating an ethical label on 8 May 2009

In collaboration with Centre for Sustainable Fashion
Josie Nicholson from Ethical Fashion Forum
Ada Zanditon, LCF graduate from Azaz
Erin Tabrar, managing partner from Amana

Be seen, go green - Christopher Pett
gw09_Be_seen_Chris Pett.mp3

Be seen, go green - Graham Lewis
gw09_Be_seen_Graham Lewis.mp3

Eco-friendly creative practice - Julia Haltrecht
gw09_eco-friendly_Julia Haltrecht .mp3

Eco-friendly creative practice - Carl Jeffrey
gw09_eco-friendly_Carl Jeffrey.mp3

Eco-friendly creative practice - Hannah Barker
gw09_eco-friendly_Hannah Barker.mp3

Creating an ethical label - Josie Nicholson
gw09_ethical_label_Josie Nicholson .mp3

Creating an ethical label - Ada Zanditon
gw09_ethical_label_Ada Zandition.mp3

Creating an ethical label - Erin Tabrar
gw09_ethical_label_Erin Tabrar.mp3

Working as a freelance graphic designer or illustrator

Thinking of setting up on your own as a graphic designer or illustrator? Hear how it's done.

This event took place on 13 May 2009.

Working as a freelance graphic designer or illustrator
freelance_graphic_designer_Leah_Harrison_Bailey.mp3

Working as a freelance graphic designer or illustrator
freelance_graphic_designer_Fig_Taylor.mp3

Working as a freelance graphic designer or illustrator - Astrid Chesney
freelance_graphic_designer_Astrid_Chesney.mp3

Life as a freelance Illustrator

Going it alone as a freelancer? Find out how to get a headstart in your illustration career

This event took place on 17 March 2009.

 

Life as a freelance illustrator - Becky Brown
Life_as_a_freelance_Illustrator_Becky_Brown.mp3

Life as a freelance Illustrator - Andrew Clark
Life_as_a_freelance_Illustrator_Andrew_Clark.mp3

Life as a freelance Illustrator – Ben Cox
Life_as_a_freelance_Illustrator_Ben_Cox.mp3

Websites for Textile Designers

Want a website but don't know where to start?  Find out how to promote your work online

This event took place on 6 March 2009.

Websites for Textile Designers - Katie Dominy
websites_for_textile_designers_Katie_Dominy.mp3

Websites for Textile Designers - Margo Selby
websites_for_textile_designers_Margo_Selby.mp3

Websites for Textile Designers - Mathew Wilson
websites_for_textile_designers_Mathew_Wilson.mp3

Starting your own fashion label

Are you toying with the idea of starting up your own fashion label? This event will give you an overview of what's involved so that you can plan with confidence.

This event took place on 5 March 2009.

Starting your own fashion label – Jennifer Williams
starting_your_own_fashion_Jennifer_Williams_Bafoe.mp3

Starting your own fashion label – Maira Nigris
starting_your_own_fashion_label_Maira_Nigris.mp3

Starting your own fashion label – Squid London
starting_your_own_fashion_Squid_London.mp3

How to make it as a Visual Artist

Find out what your career might look like as a visual artist.

This event took place on 3 March 2009.

How to make it as a Visual Artist - Stephen Beddoe
how_to_make_it_as_a_visual_artist_Stephen_Beddoe.mp3

How to make it as a Visual Artist - Tom Wilcox
how_to_make_it_as_a_visual_artist_Tom_Wilcox.mp3

How not to get ripped off as a fine artist

An essential guide to the law for anyone selling or promoting their creative work. Hear from a copyright lawyer and a practising artist on how to protect your ideas and what to do if someone copies them.

This event took place on Thursday 19 February 2009.

How not to get ripped off as a Fine Artist - Ellie Rees
how_not_to_get_ripped_off_ Ellie_Rees.mp3

How not to get ripped off as a Fine Artist – Tracy McManus
how_not_to_get_ripped_off_Tracy_McManus.mp3

Preparing for your Degree Show week 2009

Download podcasts from Preparing for your Degree Show Week (23-27 February 2009). The podcasts cover areas including getting organised, promoting yourself and making money.

Preparing for your Fine Art degree show - Eamonn Maxwell and and Medeia Cohan
pds_art_eamonn_maxwell_medeia_cohan.mp3

Preparing for your fine art degree show - Artquest
pds_artquest.mp3

A collector's point of view - Maxine Lesla
pds_collectors_maxine_lesla.mp3

A collector's point of view - Richard Greer
pds_collectors_rich_greer.mp3

Feeling exposed: intellectual property rights - Nisha Baveja
pds_feeling_exposed_nisha_baveja.mp3

Feeling exposed: intellectual property rights - Kith Kin
pds_feeling_exposed_kith_kin.mp3

Get yourself seen - Nisha Duggal
pds_get_seen_nisha_duggal.mp3

Get yourself seen - Rachel Escott
pds_get_seen_rachel_escott.mp3

Get yourself seen - Rachel Ortas
pds_get_seen_rachel_ortas.mp3

Look into the future - Elinor Olisa
pds_look_into_future_Elinor_Olisa.mp3

Look into the future - part 1
pds_look_into_future_part_1.mp3

Making money from your show - Adam Koukoudakis
pds_making_money_Adam_Koukoudakis.mp3

Making money from your show - Ellen O'Hara
pds_making_money_Ellen_OHara.mp3

Making money from your show - Rebecca Steiner
pds_making_money_Rebecca_Steiner.mp3

Preparing For Your Degree Show - Part 2
preparing_degree_show_part_2.mp3

Preparing For Your Degree Show - Part 1
preparing_for_degree_show.mp3

Enterprise Week 2008

Download podcasts from Enterprise Week 2008, which took place 17-23 November 2008. The podcasts cover:

- self promotion
- planning a group exhibition
- making money from your creativity
- turning your ideas into reality
- selling your work
- sharing and protecting your images online
- creating a future-proofed fashion label
- setting up a creative social enterprise

Collective art: planning a group exhibition - part 1
ew08_collective_art_part_1.mp3

Collective art: planning a group exhibition - part 2
ew08_collective_art_part_2.mp3

Making money from your creativity - part 1
ew08_making_money_from_creativity_part_1.mp3

Making money from your creativity - part 2
ew08_making_money_from_creativity_part_2.mp3

Turning your creative ideas into reality - part 1
ew08_ready_steady_go_part_1.mp3

Turning your creative ideas into reality - part 2
ew08_ready_steady_go_part_2.mp3

Selling your creative work - part 1
ew08_talking_shop_part_1.mp3

Selling your creative work - part 2
ew08_talking_shop_part_2.mp3

Protecting images online - part 1
ew08_digital_show_case_part_1.mp3

Protecting images online - part 2
ew08_digital_show_case_part_2.mp3

Style and sustainability - part 1
ew08_ethical_fashion_part_1.mp3

Style and sustainability - part 2
ew08_ethical_fashion_part_2.mp3

Designing social change - part 1
ew08_design_for_social_change_part_1.mp3

Designing social change - part 2
ew08_design_for_social_change_part_2.mp3

Dynamic Duos

We all know that two heads can be better than one!  Setting up a creative partnership can ease workload, take the edge off of important decisions, plus you have the added bonus of two creative minds for developing ideas.  But how can you make sure that you make the most of your duo? How do you remain professional, maintain communication, and most importantly... a friendship.

This event shows you how two partnerships have managed the process, plus a lawyer to ensure you have the right elements in place for successful working.

This event took place at the London College of Fashion on 4th November 2008.

Speakers:

Alex & Will, HudsonBec, a graphic design partnership
Isobel & Elinor, DegreeArt
Lee Gage, Harbottle & Lewis

This podcast is downloadable in two parts.

Download Dynamic Duos - part 1
dynamic_duos_part_1.mp3 (0 Kb)

Download Dynamic Duos - part 2
dynamic_duos_part_2.mp3 (0 Kb)

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Are you ready for me?

It's never too early to start developing your profile. Some creative students start to make a name for themselves even before they graduate! How do they do it? This event shows you how to get noticed by the right people, and how to develop ways of attracting press attention for your creative work.

This event took place at the Student Hub, Davies Street on 29th October 2008.

Speakers:

Davide Firmager, Executive Editor, Disorder Magazine
Emma Leafe, Co-founder and Director, Smokeelove
Kit Friend, Campaigns and Communications Officer, Students Union

This podcast is downloadable in two parts.

 

Download Are you ready for me? - part 1
are_you_ready_part_1.mp3 (0 Kb)

Download Are you ready for me? - part 2
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Preparing for your fine art degree show

With your degree show just around the corner, we provide answers to all your fine art questions. We have tips on how to present, document and archive your work, a pre-show checklist and information on what to expect on the day.

Download Preparing for your fine art degree show
preparing_for_degree_show.mp3 (1 Kb)

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Creating a cool brand

Style, innovation and desirability are all essential elements of a cool brand. We bring you three cutting-edge, and very cool, speakers from the world of design, PR and trend-spotting to discuss how to turn your ideas into cool brands for 2008.

This event took place at the Innovation Centre, Central Saint Martins on 5 February 2008.

Speakers:
Jo Jackson, Founder - Beyond the Valley
Duncan Riches - Associate
Jeremy Brown, Chief Executive - Sense Worldwide

This podcast is downloadable in two parts.

Download Creating a cool brand - part 1
creating_cool_brand_part_1.mp3 (1 Kb)

Download Creating a cool brand - part 2
creating_cool_brand_part_2.mp3 (0 Kb)

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Graduate Week 2008

Listen to our Graduate Week 2008 podcasts. For more information about each event (including presentations and handouts) visit the Graduate Week 2008 homepage.

Download Graduate Week 2008 launch party
gw08_launch_keynote.mp3 (4 Kb)

Download Life after college: fine art - Russell Martin, Artquest
gw08_fine_art_part_1.mp3 (5 Kb)

Download Life after college: fine art - Alison Branagan
gw08_fine_art_part_2.mp3 (8 Kb)

Download Life after college: fine art - Medeia Cohan-Petrolino
gw08_fine_art_part_3.mp3 (4 Kb)

Download Life after college: fine art - Alex Gough
gw08_fine_art_part_4.mp3 (4 Kb)

Download Building a career in theatre and production design - James Dillon
gw08_theatre_design_part_1.mp3 (5 Kb)

Download Building a career in theatre and production design - Tom Scutt
gw08_theatre_design_part_2.mp3

Download Building a career in theatre and production design - Ian Teague
gw08_theatre_design_part_3.mp3 (9 Kb)

Download Making a name for yourself - Rhonda Drakeford, Multistorey
gw08_making_a_name_part_1.mp3 (8 Kb)

Download Making a name for yourself - Anna Goodman, Abstrakt Publicity
gw08_making_a_name_part_2.mp3 (0 Kb)

Download Making a name for yourself - Russell Thoburn
gw08_making_a_name_part_3.mp3 (8 Kb)

Download Routes to market - Margaret Briffa
gw08_routes_to_market_part_1.mp3 (4 Kb)

Download Routes to market - Matthew Lewis, Metropolitan Works
gw08_routes_to_market_part_2.mp3 (4 Kb)

Download How not to get ripped off - Georgie Collins, LG-Legal
gw08_ripped_off_part_1.mp3 (14 Kb)

Download How not to get ripped off - Ella Doran
gw08_ripped_off_part_2.mp3 (8 Kb)

Download Getting your work seen - Fig Taylor
gw08_getting_seen_part_1.mp3 (8 Kb)

Download Getting your work seen - Esther Teichmann
gw08_getting_seen_part_2.mp3 (9 Kb)

Download Getting your work seen - Amelia Gregory
gw08_getting_seen_part_3.mp3 (8 Kb)

Download Moneymaker - Laura Wood
gw08_moneymaker_part_1.mp3 (7 Kb)

Download Moneymaker - Hani Ahmad, Arts Council England
gw08_moneymaker_part_2.mp3 (4 Kb)

Download Moneymaker - Susan Lesser
gw08_moneymaker_part_3.mp3 (5 Kb)

Download Moneymaker - Lorna Dallas-Conte
gw08_moneymaker_part_4.mp3 (10 Kb)

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Enterprise Week 2007

Listen to our Enterprise Week 2007 podcasts. For more information about each event view our dedicated Enterprise Week 2007 page.

Self-promotion podcast
ew07_selfpromotion.mp3 (17 Kb)

Download Enterprise Week 2007 Keynote Speech & Launch Party
ew07_keynote_speech.mp3 (15 Kb)

Download I want a website but I don't know where to start - Part 1
ew07_webdesignp1.mp3 (15 Kb)

Download I want a website but I don't know where to start - Part 2
ew07_webdesignp2.mp3 (14 Kb)

Download Creative Colloboration - Part 1
ew07_collaborationp1.mp3 (14 Kb)

Download Creative Colloboration - Part 2
ew07_collaborationp2.mp3 (5 Kb)

Download Turn your creative idea into a business
ew07_creativeseedfund.mp3 (19 Kb)

Download Get your ethical/social project up and running - Part 1
ew07_ethicalbusinessp1.mp3 (16 Kb)

Download Get your ethical/social project up and running - Part 2
ew07_ethicalbusinessp2.mp3 (20 Kb)

Download FifZine: the new creative digital community
ew07_fifzine.mp3 (8 Kb)

Listen to our Graduate Week 2007 podcasts. For more information about each event view our dedicated Graduate Week podcast page.

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Graduate Week 2007

Download Graduate Week Keynote Speech
gw07_keynote.mp3 (12617 Kb)

Download Material Gains: Working in Textiles - Part 1
gw07_textiles_part_1.mp3 (23006 Kb)

Download Material Gains: Working in Textiles - Part 2
gw07_textiles_part_2.mp3 (20049 Kb)

Download Make or Break: Starting Out in Product Design - Part 1
gw07_product_design_part_1.mp3 (18388 Kb)

Download Make or Break: Starting Out in Product Design - Part 2
gw07_product_design_part_2.mp3 (23268 Kb)

Download Acting Up: Freelancing in the World of Theatre - Part 1
gw07_acting_up_part_1.mp3 (22765 Kb)

Download Acting Up: Freelancing in the World of Theatre - Part 2
gw07_acting_up_part_2.mp3 (25342 Kb)

Download How Not to Get Ripped Off - Part 1
gw07_ripped_off_part_1.mp3 (20090 Kb)

Download How Not to Get Ripped Off - Part 2
gw07_ripped_off_part_2.mp3 (15070 Kb)

Download Don't Suffer For Your art: Make Money as a Fine Artist - Part 1
gw07_art_part_1.mp3 (19277 Kb)

Download Don't Suffer For Your art: Make Money as a Fine Artist - Part 2
gw07_art_part_2.mp3 (11966 Kb)

Download Applying for Funding for Creative Projects - Part 1
gw07_funding_part_1.mp3 (14571 Kb)

Download Applying for Funding for Creative Projects - Part 2
gw07_funding_part_2.mp3 (29062 Kb)

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

You recycle all your paper, plastic and glass at home, but does your creative work also reflect your environmentally friendly ethics?  Do you incorporate recycled materials into your new designs, or do you ensure that your working methods use the most sustainable processes?  Do you think about the social consequences of your ideas?  Do you want to learn about opportunities for socially conscious ideas?  This podcast intends to provide an overview.

This free event took place at Davies Street in June 2007.

You can now see the slides from this talk.

Download Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
reduce_reuse_recycle.mp3 (10337 Kb)

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Preparing For Your Degree Show

Preparing For Your Degree Show

How do you price your work?  What should you expect?  What do you do if someone wants to buy or commission your work?  How can you make sure you get paid?

Come and get equipped with the basic knowledge to make the most of your degree show.

This free event took place at Davies Street in May 2007.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download Preparing For Your Degree Show - Part 1
preparing_degree_show_part_1.mp3 (23150 Kb)

Download Preparing For Your Degree Show - Part 2
preparing_degree_show_part_2.mp3 (10752 Kb)

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How Green Does Your Business Grow?

Sustainable Business
This podcast discusses the highs and lows of setting up an ethical or sustainable fashion company.
Speakers include Tamsin Lejeune from the Ethical Fashion Forum; Nin and Phoebe from Goodone Clothing; Nina Flowers from Amoosi.

This free event took place at the London College of Fashion in April 2007.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download How Green Does You Business Grow? - Part 1
green_business_part_1.mp3 (13688 Kb)

Download How Green Does You Business Grow? - Part 2
green_business_part_2.mp3 (17775 Kb)

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Making Money as a Fine Artist

Tips for making a living from your art

Is it possible to make a living as a fine artist?
How do you go about it?
Ellie Rees gives hints and tips on doing so.

Ellie Rees is an ex-St Martins (BA) and Winchester (MA) graduate, who works as a video artist and in education. Ellie exhibits in UK and internationally: group shows include ICA, Ormeau Baths, Belfast and Crawford Municipal, Cork. Solo shows include Barcelona and two in Manchester. She works increasingly in opera (video stills) and commissions include Greek National Opera, English National Opera and Buxton; she has also done commissions for Art Review and Harvey Nichols. She has also been artist-in-residence at London Metropolitan University and Giessen University, Germany.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download Making Money as a Fine Artist - Part 1
making_money_as_a_fine_artist_part_1.mp3 (15076 Kb)

Download Making Money as a Fine Artist - Part 2
making_money_as_a_fine_artist_part_2.mp3 (10005 Kb)

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How to Approach Buyers

Making your ideas a reality

Sasha Bruce, a director of Buyerlogical answers questions on how to approach buyers and sell your work as effectively as possible.

The podcast covers:

• turning ideas into products;
• your manufacturing options;
• how to talk to buyers.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

 

Download How to Approach Buyers - Part 1
approach_buyers_part_1.mp3 (8280 Kb)

Download How to Approach Buyers - Part 2
approach_buyers_part_2.mp3 (6873 Kb)

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Applying for Funding and Sponsorship

Make the right impression with your application

If you are applying for funding for a creative project or business it's vital to make the right impression with your application. You may only get one chance to get it right. This seminar will take you through the dos and don'ts of making applications to funding and sponsorship bodies.

The seminar was led by Brigid Howarth. Brigid has worked with creative practices in the UK for thirteen years. Recent projects include managing a programme of interventions by artists and product designers in museum collections in Manchester (Nesta funded); and consulting on regeneration potential for creative industries in the Thames Gateway programme.

This free event took place at Chelsea College of Art on Tue 14 Nov 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download Applying for Funding and Sponsorship - Part 1
funding_and_sponsorship_part_1.mp3 (8280 Kb)

Download Applying for Funding and Sponsorship - Part 2
funding_and_sponsorship_part_2.mp3 (10940 Kb)

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How to Set Up a Not-For-Profit Business

An Introduction to Social Enterprise

Mary Groom, a solicitor at Bates Wells Braithwaites, covers the issues involved in starting up in the not-for-profit sector.

Mary covers:

• not-for-profit and social enterprises;
• initial considerations;
• choosing a legal form for the organisation;
• charitable status;
• community interest companies.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download How to Set Up a Not-For-Profit Business - Part 1
not_for_profit_part_1.mp3 (10353 Kb)

Download How to Set Up a Not-For-Profit Business - Part 2
not_for_profit_part_2.mp3 (10933 Kb)

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How to Handle Clients and Commisions

A practical look at being self-employed

In this podcast Daniella Valle, founder of design partnership Valle Walkley gives advice on handling clients including:

• winning commissions;
• negotiating contracts;
• contract guidelines;
• project management;
• time management.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Thu 20 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 3 parts.

Download How to Handle Clients and Commissions - Part 1
handle_clients_and_commissions_part_1.mp3 (11750 Kb)

Download How to Handle Clients and Commissions - Part 2
handle_clients_and_commissions_part_2.mp3

Download How to Handle Clients and Commissions - Part 3
handle_clients_and_commissions_part_3.mp3 (20682 Kb)

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How to Find a Place to Work

Choosing the best space for you

This session covers:

• Where do you go to find suitable workspaces?
• How long do you need to sign up for?
• What are the hidden costs?

Paulene Hamilton will take you through the range of options open to you in finding and securing a workspace and some of the pitfalls and hidden extras that you need to be aware of. Paulene used to be Chief Executive at Cockpit Arts, one of London's largest studio space providers for designer-makers and has worked on a number of workspace projects.

This free event took place at the London College of Communication on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 1 part.

Download How to Find a Place to Work
find_a_place_to_work.mp3 (10925 Kb)

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How to Find a Sponsor

Introduction to Sponsorship

This practical introduction to sponsorship by Tania Noble, Account Manager at Arts & Business, is aimed at people with little or no sponsorship experience. It provides a basic understanding of sponsorship (and how it differs from other forms of fundraising), as well as practical guidance about how to secure business support, based on the A&B 5 Point Plan.

This includes advice about:

• researching potential sponsors;
• approaching sponsors;
• the benefits they expect in exchange for their support.

This event took place at the Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download How to Find a Sponsor - Part 1
find_a_sponsor_part_1.mp3 (11710 Kb)

Download How to Find a Sponsor - Part 2
find_a_sponsor_part_2.mp3 (9788 Kb)

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How to Cope with Tax and Self-Assessment

Introduction to Tax

When you set up in business for yourself and have to deal with tax and National Insurance yourself for the first time, it can be a daunting experience. In this session, Martin McKee, a business advisor with HMRC's Business Support Team, provides a very brief introduction to tax and National Insurance.

Martin explains how the Business Support Team can assist new and small businesses:

• how the tax and National Insurance systems work for both self-employed and limited companies;
• give guidance with regard to record-keeping;
• where you can go for further help and advice.

This event took place at Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download How to Cope with Tax and Self-Assessment
cope_with_tax.mp3 (10925 Kb)

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How to Cook the Books

Introduction to Bookkeeping

This event took place at the Central St. Martins on Wed 19 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download How to Cook the Books - Part 1
cook_the_books_part_1.mp3 (5850 Kb)

Download How to Cook the Books - Part 2
cook_the_books_part_2.mp3 (3255 Kb)

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How to Get New Clients

Introduction to Sales

'Sales' is often considered a dirty word - but without any customers, no business can ever survive. As competition grows within the creative industries, the business that will flourish will not only be the most creative, but will also be those that can win new clients, and more importantly, hold on to them.

Steve Miller has worked as a sales manager within the publishing industry, and has developed new business for a number of organisations in which he has worked, as well as setting up his own company.

Steve will gently introduce you to:

• the sales process;
• how to prospect for sales leads;
• how to win new business.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 1 part.

Download How to Get New Clients
get_new_clients.mp3 (16391 Kb)

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How to Make a Name for Yourself

Introduction to PR

Think 'PR' and you often think of an Absolutely Fabulous world, spin-doctoring, sipping champagne and nibbling canapés at glamorous locations. This couldn't be further from the truth! PR is a highly cost-effective and strategic method of promoting yourself and your business, and when done well, can provide you with great coverage, increase your reputation, and win you lots of new business.

Steve Miller, a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, hosts this session. Steve has worked on PR accounts as an in-house practitioner, but also within a PR agency environment. As well as giving you some great hints and tips, Steve will:

• take you through the PR process;
• look at how to write a good press release;
• explain how to work with the press.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download How to Make a Name for Yourself - Part 1
make_a_name_for_yourself_part_1.mp3 (8053 Kb)

Download How to Make a Name for Yourself - Part 2
make_a_name_for_yourself_part_2.mp3 (4851 Kb)

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How to Find and Reach Your Market

Introduction to Marketing

No matter how good you are as a creative - without an understandfing of marketing you will struggle to find customers and develop your creative business. Steve Miller has held various senior in-house marketing roles within the graphic arts and online industries, and introduces some basic marketing techniques, and give you a better understanding of the 'marketing mix.' In this introduction to marketing you will learn about:

• research and pricing;
• how to do a marketing plan;
• tips and tricks on low-cost ways of developing yourself and your business using the many tools that are available.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July 2006.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download How to Find and Reach Your Market - Part 1
find_and_reach_your_market_part_1.mp3 (9014 Kb)

Download How to Find and Reach Your Market - Part 2
find_and_reach_your_market_part_2.mp3 (7164 Kb)

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How to Set Up a Business

Introduction to Business Planning

Where do you start to set up your own business? What are some of the things you need to consider? How do you decide which to do first? All of the key elements of planning and setting up your business is covered in this session.

Paulene Hamilton, a creative business consultant, covered a range of topics including:

• planning for action;
• registering your business;
• how you get it all done;
• where you can find support.

This event took place at the London College of Communication on Tues 18 July.

This podcast is downloadable in 2 parts.

Download How to Set Up a Business - Part 1
set_up_a_business_part_1.mp3 (10127 Kb)

Download How to Set Up a Business - Part 2
set_up_a_business_part_2.mp3 (8256 Kb)

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