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A 3 month part-time programme from University of the Arts London, delivered by Central Saint Martins Innovation, helps recent UK graduates ‘get ahead’ in the creative industries. ‘Immersion’ starts this month and there are places still available
Workshops, expert presentations, peer learning and practical group work enable participants to explore ways to exploit their creative potential. Graduates develop the personal and professional skills necessary to translate their creative vision into employment, career development or a viable business.
Led by professional coaches who are used to working with ‘blue chip’ clients, and creative industry specialists. Diverse speakers and mentors give participants access to industry professionals. Guides such as Magnus Long (Product Designer and Co –founder of Viable London) and Alistair Hall (Graphic Designer and Director of We Made This Ltd), shared their experiences on a similar career journey.
Some of the questions participants can expect to ask themselves through tailored excercises and group discussions are "Where do I want to be in the future? What routes are available to get there? What is my unique offer in the market? How do I come across to others, how do I want to be perceived? What else to I need to succeed?"
So what did the 'Immersionites' of 2009 think of the programme? Michael Antrobus is a product Designer who studied at Kingston University. Michael feels that ”the practical guidance of the immersion course has helped me to identify obstacles and turn them into achievable tasks". Michael is now pushing his work forward "with renewed confidence". Annabel Johnson, a ceramicist and Central Saint Martins graduate, realised that "there are others in the same boat as me, starting up... Who share my fears and concerns!".
"I now am in a better position to achieve my artistic goals" says Ann Pitkin, a fine artist and Byam Shaw School of Art alumni, " the programme provided opportunities to explore and develop my art practice outside of the actual making of my art work." More insights can be found on the immersion 2009 blog: http://www.jotta.com/jotta/groups/view?id=552726
Companies involved in the programme include Liberty's, Ellesse, Live|Work, BBC, WGSN, Formerol, Futureheads Recruitment, Nokia, Max Fraser, Hannah Martin, Pulse London, Think Public, Make Good, Colour Union Ltd...Immersion is open to all UK creative graduates but places are limited. Book your place at http://www.csm.arts.ac.uk/csm_immersion.htm .
