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Programme CREATIVE QUARTER CREATIVE QUARTER November 2016 Creative Quarter is a day of free events in South Kensington offering young people the chance to explore work in the creative industries and creative careers. Leading science and art institutions are inviting school groups to participate in a programme of talks, workshops and behind the scenes tours with some of the UK’s leading creative and scientific professionals. Places are free but advance booking for talks and workshops is essential. We will also have a great programme of drop-in events to complement the booked events as well as lots of fascinating exhibitions and displays. Creative Quarter is a joint event organised by the cultural and educational organisations in Discover South Kensington – home of science, arts and inspiration. www.discoversouthken.com Royal College of Music MUSIC Exploring Careers in Music 10:00 What does a creative career in music look like? From performing to teaching, composing and more, this Royal College of Music session will explore potential musical pathways and feature guest speakers, live music and interactive Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, workshop elements. Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS BOOKING DETAILS RCM Box Office 020 7591 4314 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm) MUSIC Beyond the Notes – Performance Masterclass 11:30 – 13:00 This practical masterclass will develop musical creativity, performance and ensemble skills and provide engaging and Royal College of Music useful feedback for AS and A level music students. Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Prince Consort Road, There will be an exciting opportunity for a limited number of participants to share a solo piece or small ensemble, with London SW7 2BS friendly team of experts and small audience. BOOKING DETAILS RCM Box Office 020 7591 4314 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm) Christie’s South Kensington BEHIND THE SCENCES Auction Experience 10:30 – 12:00 The session will include: Christie’s South Kensington • An introduction by the Chairman of Christie’s South Kensington 85 Old Brompton Rd, London SW7 3LD • A mock auction • Discussion on the variety of career opportunities offered by Christie’s fine art auctioneers. • Backstage tour of Christie’s South Kensington BOOKING DETAILS FULLY BOOKED www.discoversouthkensington.com CREATIVE QUARTER CREATIVE QUARTER Imperial College London SCIENCE Inflatable Planetarium 10:30 – 15.00 Come and look at the night sky in our inflatable Planetarium! In this interactive event you will have a guided tour of the sky Imperial College London at night and see stars and constellation otherwise difficult to see in a modern city. Great Hall, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ BOOKING DETAILS FULLY BOOKED Insight Lectures SCIENCE What is it like to be a Spacecraft Engineer? 10:30 – 11:30 Imperial College London Talk by Dr Leah-Nanni Alconcel Great Hall, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ BOOKING DETAILS [email protected] SCIENCE Rubber Duckies at the End of the Ocean 11:30 – 12:30 Oceans cover almost 70% of the surface of our planet, and we know so little about them. And yet, we keep on putting Imperial College London plastic waste in our oceans. We find plastic in the guts of almost all marine animals we inspect. Great Hall, Sherfield Building, Exhibition Road, So what do we do about all this plastic? Come and listen to Dr Erik van Sebille who is a lecturer in oceanography and London SW7 2AZ climate change at Imperial College. BOOKING DETAILS www.eventbrite.com/e/rubber-duckies-at-the-end-of-the-ocean-tickets-26942300145 SCIENCE How Scientists are putting the Tooth Fairy out of Work 13:00– 14:00 Professor Rankin will tell the story of how she went from a degree in Pharmacology (the study of how drugs work) to Imperial College London research on stem cells to where she is now in the field of Regenerative Pharmacology. She will reveal how her research Great Hall, Exhibition is putting the tooth fairy out of work. Road, London SW7 2AZ BOOKING DETAILS www.eventbrite.com/e/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-bio-engineer-tickets-27486130757 www.discoversouthkensington.com CREATIVE QUARTER SCIENCE What is it like to be a BioEngineer? 13:00 – 14:00 Meet Dr Jenna Stevens-Smith who is a Bio-Engineer and public engagement professional with an imaginative Imperial College London appreciation of science and engineering. She has a BEng and PhD in bioengineering and has been working in the science Royal School of Mines, communication field since 2009. Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ Jenna works to raise the profile of bioengineering in the UK, by doing outreach and communications. BOOKING DETAILS www.eventbrite.com/e/how-scientists-are-putting-the-tooth-fairy-out-of-work-tickets-26942500745 Victoria & Albert Museum Insight talks These half hour sessions with professionals from across the Creative Industries will give students the chance get advice on routes in, types of skills required and the variety and breadth of roles within each discipline. DESIGN Being… an Architect 11:00 – 11:30 Hear from Architect Katy Ghahremani, Director at Make - an award-winning international architectural practice. Victoria & Albert Museum Responsible for designing many projects including the Copper Box and the Podium at the Olympic Park for London 2012. The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 DESIGN Being… a Product Designer 11:45 – 12:15 Find out what it’s like to work in product design. Hear how designers take an initial idea through to the finished product Victoria & Albert Museum and learn about user insights and trends. The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 DESIGN Being… a Graphic Designer 12:30 – 13:00 Hear from industry experts, Brody Associates, about their work in graphic design, digital, identity and typography. Victoria & Albert Museum Founded by the renowned Neville Brody, their client list includes Nike, Coca Cola, and Disney. The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 www.discoversouthkensington.com CREATIVE QUARTER MUSIC Being… a Music Festival Organiser 13:15– 13:45 Did you know the V&A is home to the Glastonbury Festival archive? This session offers an insight into the world of music Victoria & Albert Museum festival planning - from booking acts to promoting events, get the lowdown from an industry insider. The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 DESIGN Working… in Visual Effects for Film 14:00 – 14:30 Hear from Framestore about their work for film and advertising, including their VFX for the films Paddington and Gravity Victoria & Albert Museum and their innovative uses of new technology, such as their virtual reality experience for Game of Thrones. The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 DESIGN Being… a Fashion Designer 14:45 – 15:15 Get advice from a professional fashion designer on working in this competitive industry. Find out how to develop a Victoria & Albert Museum collection, a trademark look and a brand. The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 SCIENCE Being… an Engineer 15:30 – 16:00 How can engineering change the world? Julian Melchiorri is a design engineer, biotechnologist and entrepreneur based in Victoria & Albert Museum London. Internationally known for his visionary ‘synthetic leaf’ projects, Melchiorri proposes radical environmental solutions Seminar Room 1, for urban and industrial settings. Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 DESIGN Being… an Apprentice in the Creative Industries 11:00 – 11:30, 12.30 – 13.00 Join CCSkills for this session to get top advice on how to find the right apprenticeship for you and learn about the Victoria & Albert Museum opportunities an apprenticeship can offer. Seminar Room 1, Cromwell Road , London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 www.discoversouthkensington.com CREATIVE QUARTER DESIGN Being… a Costume Designer 11:45 – 12:15 Hear from recent Theatre Design graduate Jesca Cherrelle Warren. Jesca was awarded student of the year 2014 from Victoria & Albert Museum The Charted Society of Designers and has worked on many acclaimed productions. Seminar Room 1, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 MARKETING Working… in Social Media & Marketing 13:15 – 13:45 Social Media and Marketing are a huge part of the Creative Industries. Hear from a Marketing specialist how to use these Victoria & Albert Museum skills within a professional setting to promote and develop a brand. Seminar Room 1, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 DESIGN Being… an Exhibition Curator 14:00 – 14:30 From Bowie to Glastonbury, V&A Curator, Keith Lodwick will give you a ‘behind the scenes’ insight into what it takes to put Victoria & Albert Museum on an exhibition at the V&A. Seminar Room 1, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 DESIGN Improving Your Portfolio and Applying for Creative Courses 14:45 – 15:15 Get advice on how to make the most of your portfolio and tips on applying for creative courses. Victoria & Albert Museum Seminar Room 1, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211 DESIGN Being… a Stage Make-Up Artist for Wicked (includes live demo) 15:30 – 16:00 Hear from Emma Russell, Head of Wigs and Makeup for Wicked, and watch her do a live makeup demo. 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