Professional Practice & Enterprise

Programme Content Professional Practice in the Arts   Professional Practice in the Arts Introduction to Module; Course Outline & Assessment Statement of Intent-Artist Statement & CV Presentation Skills; Structuring & Presenting a Power Point Presentation Setting Up a Website; Shout-out & blog-Developing your digital footprint   

Programme Content Exhibition Proposals; Structuring a proposal and finding appropriate funding for the arts   Artist as Curator; To explore the methodology of writing and presenting exhibition proposals ; How to structure an Essay     Student Critical Evaluation Presentations-Website & Power Point Presentations

Assessment Career Profile/Artists Statement/CV 20% {1st Critical Assessment: Fri Oct 16/2015} Week 1 Power Point/Website Presentation 30% {2nd Critical Assessment: Mon 26/2015} Week 2 Electronic Portfolio Building/Artist Statement/Exhibition Proposal 50% {Final Critical Assessment: Oct 30/2015 4:00 pm deadline} Week 3

Module Aims To address the related elements that underpin Fine Arts Practice & Enterprise such as Conceptualisation & Organisation To examine curatorship and its institutional models -artist as curator-to making arts practice accessible Writing grant & project proposals to creating presentations; to explore the relationship between art & business

Module Objectives To research and examine the fundamental components that underpin practice & enterprise in Contemporary Fine Art today. Writing grant & project proposals to creating presentations & developing presentation skills. To determine some key findings between Contemporary Art & Business.

Research Folio-Journal Primary & Secondary Research; A coherent narrative of the development of your work recorded on a daily basis-sketchbook of thumbnail sketches, photographs, articles, publications directly relating to your practice To reflect on key artistic influences reviewing the impact on your work Theoretical research interests that demonstrate the rationale that connect to your practice

Research Folio-Journal Function of the Research Folio is two fold; To encourage you to evaluate & reflect on themes that have a potential of interrelation of contextual and practical research. To provide a concise introduction to your practice as an artist & researcher for the purpose of assessment.

Research Folio-Journal The form & design of the Research Folio is open to personal preference Must be creative, innovative but must communicate effectively. It can take a number of forms: An illustrated & bound word document A micro publication An art folio, sketchbook (handmade or bought) a combination of text & images

Exhibition Conceptualisation & Organisation

Conceptualisation

Exhibition Conceptualisation & Organisation "The Greater the risk, the greater the reward" Tolstoy Conceptualisatation Vision: Where are you going? 1. Who are you and what are you doing? 2.When and where? 3. Why are you doing it; the purpose of the project? 4. How is going to help develop your Professional Practice?

Exhibition Proposal Vision: Underpinned in Statement of Intent/Exhibition Proposal Phenomenology – Processes & Materials Research; Primary & Secondary The main objectives of the project-achievement Who will benefit? (Community, Education, Arts & Health etc.) -Final outcomes

Artists Statement Should give a brief description about your practice no longer than one page of A4 What interests you and what is your practice about. Materials & Processes you are engaged with and what are you trying to achieve. Is there a message, what are your influences ? Make it clear what you are trying to achieve use clear & concise language-make it easy for the reader to understand

Career Profile-Biography A brief biography of who you are what you do Where you studied or who you studied with (possibly another artist) Placements or Scholarships, Awards, Grants or commissions Are you part of an art group or movement Important individual or group exhibitions and/or awards

Curriculum Vitae The term 'Curriculum Vitae', commonly abbreviated to CV, can be literally translated as 'course of life'. Sometimes referred to as a résumé, it's a summary of your career history that is often the first phase in getting yourself noticed by potential employers. You should use your CV as an opportunity to sell your skills, your qualifications, you experience and your ability to complete a successful project or to fill a particular post.

Curriculum Vitae Highlight your strengths and achievements The CV should demonstrate how any experience your have gained can be useful to a commission, artist residency, grant or exhibition you are applying to.

Curriculum Vitae A CV with clearly headed sections will be appreciated by curators or organizers and it will allow them to find the details they're after easily. This means clarity, good spacing and short, sensible blocks of information. It needs to be: Concise accurate engaging Thorough

Curriculum Vitae The CV should include the following sections: Personal Details Education Personal statement Individual Awards/Commissions Press releases/Articles/Publications Individual & Group Exhibitions References

Curriculum Vitae A CV in summary is applicant's professional experience and educational background, along with other relevant information regarding the candidate's qualifications. The curriculum vitae is similar to a resume, but is used more frequently by candidates who have published works in journals, such as scientists or academic professionals. Every time you complete a commission, residency or exhibition, volunteering or gain new responsibilities you should update your CV.

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae All information should be listed in reverse chronological order (ie. With the most recent at the top), allowing your reader to see what you've done recently, then to continue reading if they think it's relevant to their needs.

Curatorship-institutional models Artist as Curator

Newport Arts Theatre Entrance -Top Gallery

Newport Arts Theatre Upstairs Gallery

Newport Arts Theatre Downstairs Gallery

Preparation of Private View March 28/2014 6:30pm

Opening of Private View for fellow artists, students & guests

FIN “A LAZY ARTIST NEVER CREATES A MASTERPIECE”