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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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. Victoria & Albert Museum Seminar Room 1, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 2211
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DESIGN Careers
Workshops are a duration of 45 minutes and students can book on the following sessions: Victoria & Albert Museum Digital or Art Studio, Learning • Digital Design (10.45, 11.45, 12.45, 14.15) Centre, • Product Design (10.45, 12.00, 13.45, 15.00) Level 3, Cromwell Road, • Graphics & Illustration (10.45, 11.45, 12.45, 14.15, 15.15) London SW7 2RL • Ceramics (10.45, 12.00, 13.45, 15.00)
• Ethical Fashion Styling (10.45, 12.00, 13.45, 15.00) Stage Design for Festivals: • Architecture (10.45, 13.00, 13.45, 15.00) Theatre & Performance Galleries, • Stage Design for Festivals (10.45, 11.45, 12.45, 14.15. 15.15) Level 3
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Drop-In Events 10:30 – 16:00 There will be lots of different drop-in activities taking place throughout the day and opportunities for your students to meet Victoria & Albert Museum undergraduate and postgraduate students, V&A Designers in Residence and a wide range of creative practitioners. Raphael Gallery & Learning Centre Foyer, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL BOOKING DETAILS Please book as a self-guided group to attend drop-in events 020 7942 2211
Natural History Museum
SCIENCE Meet-the-Scientist 13:15 – 13:55 Meet one of our Museum scientists and find out the relevance of their work. This facilitated session will include Natural History Museum, opportunities to ask questions and find out more about careers in science. Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD BOOKING DETAILS 020 7952 5555
SCIENCE Science tours: Research and Collections 10:30 – 11:00, 11:00 – 11:30, 11:30 – 12:00, 12:00 – 12:30, 12:30 – 13:00 Discover more about cutting-edge scientific research at the Museum in a behind the scenes tour. Get a fascinating view of Natural History Museum, some of our specimens, including hidden treasures such as the giant squid and specimens collected by Charles Darwin. Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD BOOKING DETAILS 020 7942 5555
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Science Museum
SCIENCE Wonderlab: the Statoil Gallery 10:35 – 11:35, 10:55 – 11:55, 11:30 – 12:30, 11:50 – 12:50, 12:10 – 13:10, 12:35 – 13:35, 12:55 – 13:55 Revealing the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives, this unmissable experience will ignite Science Museum, your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Visits for Exhibition Road, schools are free but must be booked in advance. London SW7 2DD
We are offering priority booking for Creative Quarter groups at the above times. You will be allocated 1hr for your visit.
BOOKING DETAILS [email protected] or call 020 7942 4777
SCIENCE Unexpected Science 11:00, 12.15, 13.15
Science and maths are all around us and shape our everyday lives. Meet people with fascinating jobs that you might Science Museum, not expect science and maths to crop up in. Find out about the skills they use on a daily basis, you might be surprised Exhibition Road, to find you already have some of them. Drop-in sessions in Wonderlab: The Statoil Gallery, you will require a booking London SW7 2DD to enter Wonderlab: The Statoil Gallery to attend. Drop-in talks at the following times – 11am, 12.15pm and 13.15pm. BOOKING DETAILS [email protected] or call 020 7942 4777
SCIENCE Meet the Creators 10:30 – 10:50, 12: 45 – 13:05
Have you ever wondered how an interactive gallery comes to be? This talk is your chance to find out. Meet some of Science Museum, the people who came up with the ideas for Wonderlab: The Statoil Gallery, and ask them anything you’ve ever Exhibition Road, wanted to know about how you create a gallery. Pair this talk with a booked trip to the gallery itself to see the science London SW7 2DD in action.
Each session is 20 minutes long and is limited to 30 students maximum.
BOOKING DETAILS [email protected] or call 020 7942 4777 Goethe-Institut London
LANGUAGES Careers 10:30 – 11.30, 11:30 – 12:30, 13:30 – 14:30, 15:30 – 16:30
Goethe – Institut London, The Goethe-Institut will offer sessions for students that will focus on careers and opportunities with 50 Princes Gate’ German and science, sport as well as museum and exhibition sector. The sessions will be led by experts Exhibition Road, who have combined their knowledge of the German language and their professional skills. Talks include: London SW7 2PH • Careers in Science with German, Dr. Ingo Muller-Woodrag (10.30, 13.30) • Careers in Sports with German, Steve Eadon (11.30, 14.30) • Careers in the Museum and Exhibition Sector with German, Sabrina Ben Aouicha (12.30, 15.30)
BOOKING DETAILS [email protected] or call 020 7596 4031
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