1. Professional Practice & Enterprise in the Arts
Presented by Mark Parkin

2. Module Content Professional Practice in the Arts Part 1
COURSE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Writing a Professional Practice Proposal-Artist Statement & CV
Developing Presentation Skills; Structuring & Presenting a Power Point Presentation   

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 to your audience
Writing grant & project proposals to creating presentations; to explore the relationship between art & business

4. Module Objectives (LSBT) The learner should be able to:
Able to research and examine the fundamental components that underpin practice & enterprise in Contemporary Fine Art today.
Write grant & project proposals to creating presentations & developing presentation skills.
Understand how to procure funding for projects and determine key findings between Contemporary Art & Business.

5. Module Objectives Part 1
Create a personal artistic profile & CV
Structure an art practice proposal/statement of intent
To examine the Artist as Curator; To explore the methodology of writing and presenting exhibition proposals ; How to structure an Essay
Presenting & structuring Power Point Presentations

6. Assessment Curriculum Vitae 25% Career Profile/Artist ‘s Statement
{1nd Critical Assessment: Fri Oct 21/2016} Week 1
Professional Practice Proposal %
{2nd Critical Assessment: Fri Nov 4/2016} Week 3
PowerPoint Presentations %
{Final Critical Assessment: Nov 7-11/2016 } Week 4
Practical work %
{Final Critical Assessment: Nov 10/2016 } Week 4

7. Research Folio-Journal
A sketchbook-journal recording your thoughts on a daily basis similar to that of a personal diary
Primary (your own work) & Secondary Research ( internet, library, books etc.)
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 connects to your practice

8. 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.

9. 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

10. Professional Art Practice Conceptualisation & Organisation

11. Conceptualisation & Organisation "The Greater the risk, the greater the reward" Tolstoy
Conceptualisatation
Vision:
Where are you going-your aims & objectives?
1. Who are you and what are you doing?
2. What are you trying to achieve?
3. Final outcomes: the purpose of your art practice?
4. How are you developing your Professional Practice?

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

13. Career Profile-Biography
A brief biography of who you are what you do, how you became interested in the arts.
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

14. Artists Statement
You should give a brief description about your practice no longer than one page of A4
What interests you and what is your art practice about?
Aims & Objectives?
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

15. 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, commissions or exhibitions.
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.

16. Curriculum Vitae-Content
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 for.

17. 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

18. 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

19. Curriculum Vitae
A CV in summary is an 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.

20. Curriculum Vitae

21. 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.

22. Newport Riverfront Arts Theatre Artist is not Elitist 2014

23. Newport Arts Theatre
Entrance -Top Gallery

24. Newport Arts Theatre
Upstairs Gallery

25. Newport Arts Theatre
Downstairs Gallery

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

27. Opening of Private View for fellow artists, students & guests

28. FIN
“A LAZY ARTIST NEVER CREATES A MASTERPIECE”