Contemporary Art Practice: mentoring for artists and students

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I am interdisciplinary artist based in Glasgow, UK. Working across, film, moving image, photography and sculpture I have extensive experience teaching and mentoring online and I am passionate about sharing my skills and knowledge by helping other artists and student to develop theirs.

Contemporary Art Practice: mentoring for artists and students

This course is intended for adults who already have an art practice which they wish to expand and/or refine.

I offer 1/2 hour and 1 hour sessions online. Each session is tailored to YOU and can include:

* Feedback and advice on current work
* Guidance on developing your practice
* Portfolio preparation both for artworks and film/moving image work
* Mentoring specific projects (inc. writing project applications, developing proposals and planning production)
* Support in writing proposals, funding applications, and artist statements

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I am an interdisciplinary artist working across film, moving image, installation, sculpture and photography my artworks have been exhibited nationally and internationally. This includes several major commissions including film and moving image works, limited edition prints, public installations and sculptures.

I have also been selected for competitive artists residences in, The Netherlands, Germany, Scotland and Croatia.

Education

1st class degree in photography from Edinburgh College of Art including academic exchange study to the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, USA

MFA from Glasgow School of Art, UK

Practice-based PhD from Edinburgh College/University of Edinburgh, Uk

Experience / Qualifications

I have over 15 years experience teaching and mentoring including specialist experience in working internationally with students and artists online. In addition to my own practice I am Programme Leader for the MA Film Practice, an online degree with Arts University Bournemouth.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Sculpture

Art

Filmmaking

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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12-16

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20-24

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AI tools we'll use
Sora AI
Midjourney
Google AI Studio (Veo)
Canva AI
ElevenLabs
Suno AI
Adobe Premiere Pro
ChatGPT for scriptwriting and prompts

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YouTubers and TikTok creators.
Small business owners creating adverts.
Filmmakers wanting to learn AI workflows.
Marketing professionals.
Students interested in the future of filmmaking.

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В основе обучения авторская методика 10×10 - обучение рисованию и развитие творческого мышления.

Индивидуальный подход. 10 занятий в течение 10 недель, по 1 часу в неделю.

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