http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8105160.stm
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1073869162
http://www.icoico.com/mambo/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
http://www.salford.gov.uk/d/Salford_offer_13.8.10.pdf
Thursday, 25 November 2010
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I have chosen to look at a print company in the Northern Quarter, located in the heart of the creative hub of manchester.
'Marc the printers' claims to be Eco-friendly, specializing in the voluntary sector and also has a DIY print service, which is great for students wanting to learn how to work with a printers.
http://www.marctheprinters.co.uk/
Friday, 12 November 2010
Dilemmas of Designer
Dilemmas of a Freelance Graphic DesignerPosted: 04th November 2010 By Anthony Harding
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Apprenticeships
http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/content/Home/SkillsDevelopment1/Apprenticeships1.aspx
There has never been a more opportune time for businesses to get involved in apprenticeships. Up and down the country more and more creative businesses are taking on apprentices, and we are the leaders for the sector here in the Northwest. Apprenticeships are work-based training opportunites that could benefit both new and existing employees.
If you are a creative business and are interested in taking on an apprentice, then contact the following members of the apprenticeship team at Vision+Media in their relevent areas:
There has never been a more opportune time for businesses to get involved in apprenticeships. Up and down the country more and more creative businesses are taking on apprentices, and we are the leaders for the sector here in the Northwest. Apprenticeships are work-based training opportunites that could benefit both new and existing employees.
If you are a creative business and are interested in taking on an apprentice, then contact the following members of the apprenticeship team at Vision+Media in their relevent areas:
Government Apprenticeships
Tate Liverpool and BBC Manchester sign up for new govt creative apprenticeships | Print | Email to a friend
Monday, 25 February 2008
Culture secretary Andy Burnham has announced that the government plans to offer 5,000 new apprenticeships across the creative industries stressing that the “creative industries must move from the margins to the mainstream of economic and policy thinking.”
“We want to take raw talent, nurture it and give people the best possible chance of building a successful business."
http://www.how-do.co.uk/north-west-media-news/other-media/tate-liverpool-and-bbc-manchester-sign-up-for-new-govt-creative-apprenticeships-200802251992/?phpMyAdmin=23e385809bf2f73d868eef9ff7d10b76
Apprenticeships, Good for companies
Highly Commended at Apprenticeship Awards 2010
Apprenticeships
Employ an Apprentice
Apprentices make things happen
Apprentices can make your firm more effective, competent, productive and competitive by addressing your skills shortages. They are designed to help young staff become competent and better performers for your company.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of apprenticeship training for employers are:
Training that is relevant to your business
Skilled and qualified staff to enhance the performance and reputation of your company
A committed and motivated workforce that recognises the value of a progressive employer
The avoidance of skill shortages in your company and the assurance that your staff are trained to the latest standards of industry
The college can assist with finding an employer. Alternatively if you have a job or an offer of a job and are interested in finding out how you can join an Apprenticeship Programme. Please call the Schools Liaison Team on 0800 068 8585 or emailenquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.
http://www.themanchestercollege.ac.uk/department/apprenticeships?gclid=CJS07ICOnKUCFdEf4Qod_EQ1jg
Apprenticeships
Employ an Apprentice
Apprentices make things happen
Apprentices can make your firm more effective, competent, productive and competitive by addressing your skills shortages. They are designed to help young staff become competent and better performers for your company.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of apprenticeship training for employers are:
Training that is relevant to your business
Skilled and qualified staff to enhance the performance and reputation of your company
A committed and motivated workforce that recognises the value of a progressive employer
The avoidance of skill shortages in your company and the assurance that your staff are trained to the latest standards of industry
The college can assist with finding an employer. Alternatively if you have a job or an offer of a job and are interested in finding out how you can join an Apprenticeship Programme. Please call the Schools Liaison Team on 0800 068 8585 or emailenquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.
http://www.themanchestercollege.ac.uk/department/apprenticeships?gclid=CJS07ICOnKUCFdEf4Qod_EQ1jg
Promoting creative apprenticeships
Tangerine promotes creative apprenticeships | Print | Email to a friend
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Sandy LindsayThe scheme, which is mainly funded by Skills Solutions and supported by the National Apprenticeship Service and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce aims to show the advantages of hiring apprentices and to encourage as many employers as possible to take on one of the 85,000 people in Greater Manchester looking to get work.
The agency was appointed following its work with Manchester Masters, although How-Do predicts that glamour models are unlikely to feature (huge sigh predicted from the city’s creatives).
“Tangerine has superb access to one of the sectors we are keen to penetrate the most – the creative industries – and we are excited by the programme idea the team has come up with and confident it will generate vital demand,” said John Myers, employment services director, North West, of the National Apprenticeship Service.
If the programme is successful in Greater Manchester it will be rolled out to other key cities such as Liverpool and Leeds. Businesses in the creative industries sector wanting further details about the programme should email: apprenticeships@tangerinepr.com. Potential Apprentices should contact: info@nwapprenticeship.co.uk
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Sandy LindsayThe scheme, which is mainly funded by Skills Solutions and supported by the National Apprenticeship Service and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce aims to show the advantages of hiring apprentices and to encourage as many employers as possible to take on one of the 85,000 people in Greater Manchester looking to get work.
The agency was appointed following its work with Manchester Masters, although How-Do predicts that glamour models are unlikely to feature (huge sigh predicted from the city’s creatives).
“Tangerine has superb access to one of the sectors we are keen to penetrate the most – the creative industries – and we are excited by the programme idea the team has come up with and confident it will generate vital demand,” said John Myers, employment services director, North West, of the National Apprenticeship Service.
If the programme is successful in Greater Manchester it will be rolled out to other key cities such as Liverpool and Leeds. Businesses in the creative industries sector wanting further details about the programme should email: apprenticeships@tangerinepr.com. Potential Apprentices should contact: info@nwapprenticeship.co.uk
http://www.how-do.co.uk/north-west-media-news/north-west-marketing-services/tangerine-promotes-creative-apprenticeships-201003317791/ |
Unleashing the talent!
Taking the young talent of this nation and turning it into what we know will be the economic engine of this nation is the most important obligation we've got.
— Roy Clare CBE, Chief Executive, Museums, Libraries & Archives Council (MLA)
For too many talented young people, getting a start in the creative and cultural industries is not an option.
Part of the problem lies in the qualifications that are designed for these careers. The rising cost of degree courses means that the decision to study cannot be taken lightly. Especially when 73% of our employers say that graduates still lack the right skills or creative and entrepreneurial flair.
A culture of unpaid work experience dominates the creative and cultural industries. For employers, someone with relevant on-the-job experience is more valuable than an untested graduate. This discriminates against those who cannot afford to work for free and the impact is significant. Demographically, the sector is 95% white and 65% male. Here at Creative & Cultural Skills we are actively challenging this complacency and creating better choices for more people.
The Creative Apprenticeships is a brand new alternative route into the creative industries, one based on ability and potential rather than academic track record or social background and contacts.
It is a mix of on the job and off the job training where young people have the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge and attain qualifications while doing so. These qualifications are designed and approved by industry. On-the-job learning is a significant component of the Creative Apprenticeship allowing young people to break the vicious circle of "no experience equals no job".
Launched officially in September 2008, the Creative Apprenticeships is the first industry approved and government funded apprenticeship framework for the creative and cultural industries.
http://www.ccskills.org.uk/Apprenticeships/CreativeApprenticeships/tabid/82/Default.aspx
— Roy Clare CBE, Chief Executive, Museums, Libraries & Archives Council (MLA)
For too many talented young people, getting a start in the creative and cultural industries is not an option.
Part of the problem lies in the qualifications that are designed for these careers. The rising cost of degree courses means that the decision to study cannot be taken lightly. Especially when 73% of our employers say that graduates still lack the right skills or creative and entrepreneurial flair.
A culture of unpaid work experience dominates the creative and cultural industries. For employers, someone with relevant on-the-job experience is more valuable than an untested graduate. This discriminates against those who cannot afford to work for free and the impact is significant. Demographically, the sector is 95% white and 65% male. Here at Creative & Cultural Skills we are actively challenging this complacency and creating better choices for more people.
The Creative Apprenticeships is a brand new alternative route into the creative industries, one based on ability and potential rather than academic track record or social background and contacts.
It is a mix of on the job and off the job training where young people have the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge and attain qualifications while doing so. These qualifications are designed and approved by industry. On-the-job learning is a significant component of the Creative Apprenticeship allowing young people to break the vicious circle of "no experience equals no job".
Launched officially in September 2008, the Creative Apprenticeships is the first industry approved and government funded apprenticeship framework for the creative and cultural industries.
http://www.ccskills.org.uk/Apprenticeships/CreativeApprenticeships/tabid/82/Default.aspx
Creative Apprenticeships, Manchester
First wave of Creative Apprenticeships in Manchester underway
22 June 2010
Manchester’s first Creative Apprentices have now started to ‘earn while they learn’ in a range of jobs across the cultural industries from venue management, technical theatre, to community arts.
As part of this national programme, created by the Sector Skills Council, Creative & Cultural Skills, the Creative Apprenticeships are aimed at young people aged between 16-24 who do not have a degree.
The 10 new apprentices are employed in Greater Manchester by Manchester City Council, the Royal Exchange, Live Nation (Apollo Theatre), Zion Arts Centre, The Manchester College, Cornerhouse and as well as The Lowry.
Training is being given by The Manchester College on a day release basis, leading to a National Award at level 2 or 3 and each apprenticeship takes 12 months to complete.
Manchester City Council is employing two Creative Apprentices - one in the Cultural Strategy Team and one in Manchester Art Gallery.
It is hoped that a second cohort can be started in September. The programme will then be delivered on a 'rolling' basis.
22 June 2010
Manchester’s first Creative Apprentices have now started to ‘earn while they learn’ in a range of jobs across the cultural industries from venue management, technical theatre, to community arts.
As part of this national programme, created by the Sector Skills Council, Creative & Cultural Skills, the Creative Apprenticeships are aimed at young people aged between 16-24 who do not have a degree.
The 10 new apprentices are employed in Greater Manchester by Manchester City Council, the Royal Exchange, Live Nation (Apollo Theatre), Zion Arts Centre, The Manchester College, Cornerhouse and as well as The Lowry.
Training is being given by The Manchester College on a day release basis, leading to a National Award at level 2 or 3 and each apprenticeship takes 12 months to complete.
Manchester City Council is employing two Creative Apprentices - one in the Cultural Strategy Team and one in Manchester Art Gallery.
It is hoped that a second cohort can be started in September. The programme will then be delivered on a 'rolling' basis.
Volunteer
http://vinspired.com/
v, the national young volunteers service, is an independent charity dedicated to helping young people volunteer in ways that matter to them.
Its mission is to make volunteering opportunities so diverse, compelling and easy to get involved with that giving up your time to help others becomes a natural lifestyle choice for 16-25 year olds in England.
Since its launch in May 2006, v has worked with over 500 charities and community organisations to create over 925,000 youth volunteering opportunities. Of these, 467,000 are short term or taster opportunities, 421,000 are part time, and 20,000 are full time. Over 400,000 of these have already been taken up, with the rest being offered to young people up to March 2011.
Opportunities for all young people in England
v believes that every young person has the right to volunteer, and reaches out to disadvantaged young people and those who've never considered volunteering. v's projects are designed to engage young people who are under-represented in volunteering – for example, minority groups and those not in education, employment or training.
v, the national young volunteers service, is an independent charity dedicated to helping young people volunteer in ways that matter to them.
Its mission is to make volunteering opportunities so diverse, compelling and easy to get involved with that giving up your time to help others becomes a natural lifestyle choice for 16-25 year olds in England.
Since its launch in May 2006, v has worked with over 500 charities and community organisations to create over 925,000 youth volunteering opportunities. Of these, 467,000 are short term or taster opportunities, 421,000 are part time, and 20,000 are full time. Over 400,000 of these have already been taken up, with the rest being offered to young people up to March 2011.
Opportunities for all young people in England
v believes that every young person has the right to volunteer, and reaches out to disadvantaged young people and those who've never considered volunteering. v's projects are designed to engage young people who are under-represented in volunteering – for example, minority groups and those not in education, employment or training.
Budget Cuts!
George Osborne has promised to continue funding free entry to museums and galleries
Arts Council England (ACE) is having its budget cut by almost 30% in the government's Spending Review.
The Arts Council - which distributes money to hundreds of arts venues, theatre groups and galleries - said the cut would have "a significant impact on the cultural life of the country".
The 29.6% cut will see ACE's current government grant of £449m drop to £349m by 2014.
National museums will take a cut of 15% and will remain free to enter.
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Arts funding around the world
Osborne on arts funding
The Arts Council is also being asked to make a 50% cut in its administrative costs.
In addition, funding will end for Creative Partnerships (a school arts programme) and funding will be cut for the British Film Institute by 15%.
Alan Davey, ACE's chief executive, said: "This cut will inevitably have a significant impact on the cultural life of the country.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11582070
Arts Council England (ACE) is having its budget cut by almost 30% in the government's Spending Review.
The Arts Council - which distributes money to hundreds of arts venues, theatre groups and galleries - said the cut would have "a significant impact on the cultural life of the country".
The 29.6% cut will see ACE's current government grant of £449m drop to £349m by 2014.
National museums will take a cut of 15% and will remain free to enter.
Continue reading the main story
Related stories
Arts funding around the world
Osborne on arts funding
The Arts Council is also being asked to make a 50% cut in its administrative costs.
In addition, funding will end for Creative Partnerships (a school arts programme) and funding will be cut for the British Film Institute by 15%.
Alan Davey, ACE's chief executive, said: "This cut will inevitably have a significant impact on the cultural life of the country.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11582070
Creative Community
http://www.nexusartcafe.com/
Nexus is a creative community space in the heart of the city centre.
We opened in September 2005 as a joint initiative between the Methodist & Anglican church. Working in partnership with local council, police, bars & clubs Nexus was able to open as a night café on Saturday nights. Between 2-6am every week, the night café offers a safe space for folks making their way home after a night out. By providing a warm, friendly, fun place and taxi ordering service, we hope we can reduce the problems of bogus taxis and alcohol related crime.
As a result of people coming to the night café, Nexus has been able to develop in other ways. We opened as a full time, not-for-profit cafe in 2008 which has allowed us to foster a completely unique environment where people from all ages, social backgrounds and abilities can gather to explore, reflect and create together on their own terms as well as through our lively participatory arts programme. We host around six exhibitions per year that we invite members of our community to submit work for, have an artist in residence scheme, and we work with all kinds of people on all sorts of one off events, workshops and productions, from gigs to theatre productions.
We also facilitate the work of local grassroots organisations and local groups and work with our users towards sustainable community development projects. Much of this is only made possible by the time, dedication and talent of our volunteers. We have a great volunteer programme that aims to train, develop and continuously support individuals enrolled.
We are a charity- please support our work. You can make a donation by contacting us atsupport@nexusartcafe.com. (HMRC Gift Aid number X65308)
Nexus is a creative community space in the heart of the city centre.
We opened in September 2005 as a joint initiative between the Methodist & Anglican church. Working in partnership with local council, police, bars & clubs Nexus was able to open as a night café on Saturday nights. Between 2-6am every week, the night café offers a safe space for folks making their way home after a night out. By providing a warm, friendly, fun place and taxi ordering service, we hope we can reduce the problems of bogus taxis and alcohol related crime.
As a result of people coming to the night café, Nexus has been able to develop in other ways. We opened as a full time, not-for-profit cafe in 2008 which has allowed us to foster a completely unique environment where people from all ages, social backgrounds and abilities can gather to explore, reflect and create together on their own terms as well as through our lively participatory arts programme. We host around six exhibitions per year that we invite members of our community to submit work for, have an artist in residence scheme, and we work with all kinds of people on all sorts of one off events, workshops and productions, from gigs to theatre productions.
We also facilitate the work of local grassroots organisations and local groups and work with our users towards sustainable community development projects. Much of this is only made possible by the time, dedication and talent of our volunteers. We have a great volunteer programme that aims to train, develop and continuously support individuals enrolled.
We are a charity- please support our work. You can make a donation by contacting us atsupport@nexusartcafe.com. (HMRC Gift Aid number X65308)
Support for Young People
http://www.zionarts.com/
http://www.mooch-art.co.uk/
Zion - Inspiring Creativity!
Zion Arts Centre is dedicated to inspiring creativity in young people, with activities including after-schools workshops in dance, drama, music, radio production, visual art, creative media and lots more. A creative hub that many artists choose as a base to make their work, house their office or just hang out. We also offer work placements, mentoring, artists shadowing, apprenticeships and anything else we can provide to help people develop creative careers.
Zion is looking to help inspire YOU creatively. Whether it's through our many workshops for all ages, our schools and teachers programmes our our artist residencies we want you to get involved. And who knows, you might inspire us too!
Zion Arts Centre is dedicated to inspiring creativity in young people, with activities including after-schools workshops in dance, drama, music, radio production, visual art, creative media and lots more. A creative hub that many artists choose as a base to make their work, house their office or just hang out. We also offer work placements, mentoring, artists shadowing, apprenticeships and anything else we can provide to help people develop creative careers.
Zion is looking to help inspire YOU creatively. Whether it's through our many workshops for all ages, our schools and teachers programmes our our artist residencies we want you to get involved. And who knows, you might inspire us too!
http://www.mooch-art.co.uk/
A Mooch approach
It started with a chap called Mike who was searching for artwork in his home town of Manchester. He loved art but didn’t like going into art galleries. He also wanted someone to distil the best art into a selection he could trust and not feel intimidated in looking for it.
Mooch art was started to provide great original art to people and businesses. The large space in the Triangle was and still is a great venue for artists to show their work. Not just content with selling original artwork the gallery now offers bespoke framing.
We are open from Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 6pm. If you want a commission all you have to do is e-mail us at info@mooch-art.co.uk
It started with a chap called Mike who was searching for artwork in his home town of Manchester. He loved art but didn’t like going into art galleries. He also wanted someone to distil the best art into a selection he could trust and not feel intimidated in looking for it.
Mooch art was started to provide great original art to people and businesses. The large space in the Triangle was and still is a great venue for artists to show their work. Not just content with selling original artwork the gallery now offers bespoke framing.
We are open from Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 6pm. If you want a commission all you have to do is e-mail us at info@mooch-art.co.uk
Non Academic Learning.
http://noiselab.co.uk/
http://www.photomobile.org/
I have volunteered at both of the above companies, they have given me great insight into the creative community in manchester and the opportunities of learning, without paying very high university fees.
Encouraging self directed learning, networking and optimizing opportunities within your own creative community can really help you on the path to your career. Whilst volunteering at the noise lab, I met some inspiring people, I helped with graphic design work, handing out flyers, workshops, online images for web use and exhibitions. The noise charity, are a very passionate group of people and with the lack of funding recently within the art and design sector, I witnessed a lot of hard work, dedication and drive.
Not everyone has the opportunity financially to go into higher education and with the soon to be increased university fees, this will be an even bigger issue. I believe education is a privilege that everyone should be entitled to and it would be a great disadvantage to those who were not able to receive it.
Although i do believe there is also a lazy attitude in this country towards education amongst some people. In comparison to people in the third world and many other countries, we are so lucky to have the education system, libraries and educational support we do have available, I think it is up to us as individuals to take advantage of this.
There are many organizations like the those i've previously mention who are offering their help to children/young adults. The idea of this project is to look at these services and create an informative article that could possibly help young creatives in this situation. hopefully creating awareness in these issues and educating people in the opportunities out there.
http://www.photomobile.org/
I have volunteered at both of the above companies, they have given me great insight into the creative community in manchester and the opportunities of learning, without paying very high university fees.
Encouraging self directed learning, networking and optimizing opportunities within your own creative community can really help you on the path to your career. Whilst volunteering at the noise lab, I met some inspiring people, I helped with graphic design work, handing out flyers, workshops, online images for web use and exhibitions. The noise charity, are a very passionate group of people and with the lack of funding recently within the art and design sector, I witnessed a lot of hard work, dedication and drive.
Not everyone has the opportunity financially to go into higher education and with the soon to be increased university fees, this will be an even bigger issue. I believe education is a privilege that everyone should be entitled to and it would be a great disadvantage to those who were not able to receive it.
Although i do believe there is also a lazy attitude in this country towards education amongst some people. In comparison to people in the third world and many other countries, we are so lucky to have the education system, libraries and educational support we do have available, I think it is up to us as individuals to take advantage of this.
There are many organizations like the those i've previously mention who are offering their help to children/young adults. The idea of this project is to look at these services and create an informative article that could possibly help young creatives in this situation. hopefully creating awareness in these issues and educating people in the opportunities out there.
Editorial Brief.
Brief!!!
1) Come up with 3 ideas for articles you would like to create for an online magazine
2) Come up with 2 ideas for advertisements.
1) Produce 2 DPS articles for an online magazine.
Chosen Ideas:
2) Create an advertisement in relation to articles.
1) Come up with 3 ideas for articles you would like to create for an online magazine
- Creative Industries and non-academic learning.
- Start up Businesses, funding and office space for young people.
- Creative Apprenticeships.
2) Come up with 2 ideas for advertisements.
- Advertising Office Space
- Advertising Independent Printers
1) Produce 2 DPS articles for an online magazine.
Chosen Ideas:
- Creative Industries and non-academic learning - Workshops, Courses, seminars, apprenticeships and Industry opinion.
- Start up businesses - Funding and Office space for young people.
2) Create an advertisement in relation to articles.
- Advertising Independent Printers.
Things to look at in relation to Printers; Pricing, Student Discount, Services, Guidance(Instructions), Paper Stock, delivery and location.
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
MediaCityUK
I have developed my illustration even further to exaggerate the corporate style and also simplifying the typographic elements i think give this a more professional feel.
I decided to include type in the illustration, to make it clearer as i received a comment saying the illustration looked as if it was advertising Salford Quays. Any further comments on how i can improve my illustration would be greatly appreciated.
Development:
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Monday, 1 November 2010
Graphic Design Network
Whitney Sherratt Graphic Design
Tweet
I've also joined this blog site looks pretty interesting.
http://graphicdesignnetwork.ning.com/
I've also joined this blog site looks pretty interesting.
http://graphicdesignnetwork.ning.com/
Follow and Connect with Me!
Expanding my network, i'm officially on twitter and linkdin. Check me out!
http://www.linkedin.com/home?trk=hb_tab_home_top
http://twitter.com/
http://www.linkedin.com/home?trk=hb_tab_home_top
http://twitter.com/
Cool Illustration
Loving the work of this illustrator, really lovely refined style.
http://www.kymbalthazar.com/portfolio.html
http://www.kymbalthazar.com/portfolio.html
Illustration, The Economist
I've decided to look at some illustrators who make good use of important social and political topics, using important current topics they have enabled visual material allowing the picture to speak louder than words.
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