ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATION PROFESSION
Wednesday 6 May 2009, 11.00am - 5.00pm (registration from 10.00am)
Emma Jesse Phipps Building, Birmingham Institute of Art & Design, Birmingham City University, Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 7DX
Illustration by Ian Dodds
The AOI presents the essential one-day survival guide for students and new illustrators, providing in depth information on all aspects of setting up a small business as a professional illustrator. Details of how to promote your work, advice from art directors are subject of the day as well as pros and cons of having an agent, pricing guidelines, legal issues, tax advice and many more. During this seminar industry experts give advice and guidance on how to start and maintain a career as a professional illustrator.
Speakers include:
Life as an Illustrator
Ian Dodds’s style has developed from printmaking by reusing paint, print, photography & found objects. He has a successful career and has worked with The Guardian, Radio Times, The Financial Times, The Economist, Department of Culture Media and Sport etc.
The Role of an Agent
Josie Sullens, Agent, Folio Art, founded in London in 1976 as an agency for artists, illustrators, and designers. Folio Art have worked on thousands of campaigns, and their artists have won many awards, including the coveted Gold D&AD awards.
Defending Your Rights
Nick Cunningham, Partner - IP Litigation Wragge & Co., will go through the basics of copyright and licensing for freelance illustrators, including moral rights and what they mean to creators
The Role of a Commissioner
Hazel Brown Deputy Art Editor, The Radio Times, the leading radio listings and guide for over 400 national and local channels will discuss what you need to get work commissioned editorially. Business planning and self-employment
Business planning and self-employment
Alison Branagan, Creative Consultant for the visual arts and creative industries, will discuss how to pursue a profitable career in illustration.
PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE: You can book your ticket on-line or contact Jareh Das, Events and Marketing Coordinator on 020 7324 7222 or events@theaoi.com. Tickets (inc vat): £40 non-members. Concessions: £30 AOI members and students, £25 AOI College member students (bookings by lecturer), 10% discount on group bookings of 6 or more places, £20 AOI student members
Best,
Jareh Das
Exhibitions & Events Co-ordinator
Association of Illustrators (AOI)
2nd floor, Back Building
150 Curtain Road
London EC2A 3AT
Direct line: 020 7324 7222
Email: events@theaoi.com
www.theaoi.com
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