Insights - Camden Art Centre
Type
Projects
Format
In the Building Offsite
Date 17 Oct 2012/26 Jan 2013

Camden Art Centre runs Insights to inspire and encourage the next generation of artists as they prepare for studying or working in the arts

The project is designed to help potential students (aged 17+) investigate further education in the arts; discussing interests and concerns, offering tips on portfolios and approaches to art, and providing support and career guidance in a practical sense.

During October 2012 our Education team visits schools to discuss study options in the visual arts and all students involved in these were also welcome to join the Insights group.

Insights Winter School runs in December, in collaboration with Central Saint Martins School of Arts and Design. This four-day programme is based both at Camden Art Centre and at CSM where we continue to help students think about a future in the arts through practical activities using the CSM facilities, portfolio sessions, family Q&A and a host of presentations from current students and tutors.

In January we run Insights Progression Sessions which follow up on the work at the Winter School.

This project is part of Transmitter.

Images Related events Supported by

Insights Introduction

Friday 26 October, 6.00 – 8.00pm
Granville Youth Arts Centre

Artists Larry Achiampong and Patricia Williams and recent graduate Jack Cornell discussed topics such as choosing universities, deciding on courses and thinking ahead to the types of careers available in the creative industries.

The session also included practical activities and participants were invited to get further involved in the project, including trips and workshops with Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.

Insights Winter School: Crossing into design

Saturday 17 November, 10.30am – 4.00pm
Central Saint Martins, King’s Cross site
Aimed at young people who are thinking about a future in the arts, this ‘design’ focused day gives young people (aged 17+) the opportunity to discuss what they might expect from a University course, how different courses prepare students for careers in the arts and how successful practitioners can make a living in these fields.

With taster workshops in Architecture and Graphics run by tutors from Central Saint Martins, young people get a chance to experience ways of working within these subjects and also have a special opportunity to tour of the various Design courses facilities at Central Saint Martins.

A Transmitter event.

Insights Winter School: Crossing into fine art

Saturday 24 November, 10.30am – 4.00pm
Central Saint Martins, King’s Cross site
Aimed at young people who are thinking about a future in the arts, this ‘Fine Art’ focused day gives young people (aged 17+) the opportunity to discuss what they might expect from a University course, how different courses prepare students for careers in the arts and how successful practitioners can make a living in these fields.

With taster workshops in Fine Art and Jewellery run by tutors from Central Saint Martins, young people get a chance to experience ways of working within these subjects and also have a special opportunity to tour the various Fine Art courses facilities at Central Saint Martins.

A Transmitter event.

Insights Winter School: Portfolio viewing

Saturday 1 December,  2.00 – 5.00pm
Camden Art Centre invites young people who are thinking about applying for Foundation courses or BA courses in art and design to join this unique portfolio viewing session with students on Foundation studies, BA Graphics, Architecture, Fine Art, Fashion and Product Design courses. Tips from Shanee Beery, 2nd year BA Product Design student at Central Saint Martins on how to put together a successful portfolio and also a chance to see artist Larry Achiampong talk on how he still uses portfolios today, ten years after graduating.

A Transmitter event.

Insights Winter School: Q&A

Saturday 8 December 2012, 2.00 – 4.30pm
Central Saint Martins, Back Hill site
Camden Art Centre invites parents, carers and young people to discuss issues around finance, fees, loans and admissions into University. Guest speakers from Central Saint Martins’ finance and widening participation departments, talk about what financial, academic and pastoral support is available for students in particular those from lower income families.

A Transmitter event.