1. INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
Unit 3 Task 2
INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION

2. Learning Outcome
Apply knowledge of working practices and budgeting in the creative sector.

3. What tasks do you think are involved in curating an art exhibition?
Make a list of the separate items (e.g. commissioning artists, materials and equipment, shipping, travel, etc.).
Estimate how much each item might cost.

4. Look at the website for The Place Is Here exhibition. 
Read the handout.
Using the question sheet, and working in pairs, answer the questions.

5. Using the template provided, create a budget in an Excel spread-sheet for curating an exhibition.

6. Plenary
In 1980, Lubaina Himid was paid £250 to curate an exhibition. How much would she need today to enable her to curate an exhibition and make a living from her art?

7. Plenary
What have you learned about how to curate an exhibition? How possible do you think it is for an artist to make a living from their creative practice?