The Young Artist Summer Experience

The Ultimate Work Experience in Art in London

Name: The Young Artist Summer Experience
Brand: InvestIN Education
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The Young Artist Summer Experience

The Ultimate Work Experience in Art in London

Overview

We are now over 80% full for this Summer Experience and expect to close registration soon.

Join us for the ultimate work experience for aspiring artists in London this summer, for students aged 15-18.

Over the course of 2 weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of an artist working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. You’ll sketch the London skyline from the top of The Tate Modern, build your portfolio with a range of artistic masterclasses and exhibit your work at a real London gallery space.

By taking part in this InvestIN programme, students will expand their professional network and experience life at University College London (UCL). Our art summer school in London offers students the opportunity to experience their dream career, whilst strengthening their university applications.

Register now for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful artist.

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Uncover art history at the Tate Modern, and take part in a guided fine art workshop sketching London's iconic skyline from an exclusive private room
Undertake a series of artistic masterclasses: life drawing, sculpting, print making, bookbinding and more
Create contemporary art in a real artist's studio
Develop an animated short with award-winning animators
Create your own performance art with a professional performance artist
Guided coaching in what it takes to build a stand-out portfolio, with optional 1-2-1 crits for those who want their work reviewed
Curate an exhibition of your work at an iconic London gallery space

Be coached through the immersive experiences with artists specialising in fine art, graphic design, illustration, animation, performance art and more
Invite professional artists to your exclusive private view, allowing you to make connections vital to your future career

Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in art
Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more

Attending the experience demonstrates that you have gained skills which are highly-valued by top universities
Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications
Personalised industry reference letter from artists confirming what you have achieved on the programme

Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.

⦁ Choose from one of the following options:

1. First Week Only (taster experience); or
2. Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3. Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)

Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.

Immersive Experiences Days 1-5

The Tate Modern

Visit one of London’s top public galleries and delve into art history with an in-depth tour
Study the different techniques used by the world’s most influential artists
Sketch the London skyline from an exclusive private room, with guidance from an experienced artist
Discover curation and learn what goes on behind the scenes at an exhibition
Which price is right? Learn how artwork is priced based on the current market
Going…going…gone! Take part in a mock auction and guess the prices of famous works

Enter the Artist’s Studio

Try your hand at different mediums with a series of artistic masterclasses:
Learn to sculpt your own 3D self-portrait in a guided clay workshop
Experiment with different materials and techniques in an intensive life-drawing class
Explore the world of print and design by creating your own linocut print
Create your own sketchbook and learn DIY bookbinding
Receive feedback on your work from professional artists and critique the work of your peers

Illustration and Animation

Learn what it takes to be an illustrator: commercial clients, freelancing, procuring commissions and more
Develop your own unique style in a character design workshop led by an experienced illustrator
Learn the range of techniques deployed by top animators
Discover the animation process: from concept to film
Design a character and draw up a storyboard for your very own animation
Film your stop motion claymation using your own character designs

The Portfolio

Learn what top art schools look for in a portfolio
Try your hand at photography in a professional studio as you photograph your previous work for your portfolio
Create a physical portfolio cover using traditional water marbling techniques
Compile your work from across the summer experience into a portfolio to use in university applications, grant and awards applications!

Immersive Experiences Days 6-10

Filmmaking

Play the role of a prop designer and art director on a film set
Recreate an iconic film scene
Screen your film recreation to directors and artists and receive feedback

Video Game Design

Play the role of a freelance artist for an indie games company
Become the concept artist, designing the visuals for your game and planning the plot and character design
Pitch your game to industry-leaders in a mock Dragons’ Den

Virtual Reality

Learn how virtual and augmented reality has changed our experience of art
Try your hand at VR sculpting, experimenting with a ground breaking technology making waves in the industry

Performance Art

Discover the key artistic movements making waves in the field
Discover ‘art as performance’ and learn how art can expose injustice and celebrate the weird and the wonderful
Create your own avant-garde performance piece with a professional performance artist

Graphic Design, Branding and Marketing

Art vs design: what’s the difference?
Learn the basic principles of design
Understand the importance of branding, in marketing and beyond
Design the poster and invitations for your own art exhibition
Work together to plan, budget and execute your very own exhibition with a team of graphic designers and curators providing insights on your work

The Exhibition

Arrive at an exclusive London gallery space to curate your very own exhibition
Hang your work: consider how light, proportion and placement impact the viewer’s experience of each piece
Label your artwork, apply the final touches to your display and prepare the gallery ahead of your first visitors
Invite top artists, designers, agents, curators and art directors to a private viewing
Escort the experts around your exhibition and get invaluable feedback on your work

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The start date is the 29th July. You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. You can either pay in full now or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit.

	London 1 week	London 2-weeks	London Premium
Length	First week only	2-weeks full programme	2-weeks Premium
Sketch the London skyline from a private room at The Tate Modern. Take masterclasses in sculpting, life drawing, print making and more. Film your own stop motion animation.
Design your own video game and learn the principles of graphic design. Discover VR art technology and create performance art. Curate an exhibition of your work at a London gallery space.
Invite professional artists to your exclusive private viewing
Industry reference letter: personalised letter from artists confirming what you’ve achieved on the programme
Graduation ceremony for completion of the full programme
Professional development portfolio: CV-writing masterclass, LinkedIn workshop, professional headshots, personality profiling & psychometric testing
Leadership, teamwork & strategy coaching & team challenge
Gala dinner with professionals on the River Thames
Keynote speeches & networking reception with accomplished industry leaders
Summer Experience fee	£1950	£2950	£3950
Optional fee for accommodation with meals, guardianship and evening & weekend activities included	Available for an additional £1290	Available for an additional £2795	Available for an additional £2795
Optional fee for London airport transfers (return)	Available for an additional £300	Available for an additional £300	Available for an additional £300

In Person

Available dates:

29th July 2024

Venues:

The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

Accommodation location:

Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 4 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls.

Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN

College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ

International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS

Frances Gardner House, WC1X 0HD

Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!

Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.

Upon completion of the programme you will receive a bespoke certificate to include in all of your future applications. This will help you stand out from the crowd and show your passion for your chosen career. Letters of attendance are also available upon request at info@investin.org.

On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.

You can choose to add our accommodation package to your booking where you will be allocated to the University of London's Garden Halls, College Hall, or International Hall. Here, you will enjoy your own private room, 3 meals a day, and 24/7 guardianship. There are also lots of communal areas such as a games room and cinema room where you will be able to socialise with other students. Our safeguarding team will also put on evening activities such as trivia night, games night, and sports evenings. You will be able to arrive at the accommodation the day before the programme starts and checkout will be the day after the programme comes to an end.

Yes, payment plans are available. Click on 'Register Now', and you will see the option to either pay in full or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit. Once your deposit is paid, you will receive another email detailing the information for your second instalment. Please feel free to contact info@investin.org if you would like any further assistance.

Programme hours take place Monday-Friday, with a break over the weekend. If you select the 2-Week Premium option, the weekend will feature exclusive professional development opportunities outlined in the timetable.

As an aspiring artist, you can get work experience by completing internships or by volunteering. You can also take online courses, apply for residencies or take part in an immersive career experience. There are numerous ways to gain more experience in the art world, but one way to achieve this is by networking. You could attend events, go to gallery openings or connect with organisations on social media platforms. An immersive career experience is one of the best ways to advance your career, because you can meet top artists, visit studios and gain valuable career advice from industry professionals.

There is no one route to becoming an artist. Often, artists will complete an undergraduate degree, such as a Fine Art course. Then, through this, they’ll start exhibiting their work, make connections and build a career. There are many jobs in the art world. For example, there are jobs as curators and archivists in galleries and museums. There are other jobs in creative industries like advertising and marketing, where you can work as an Art Director, for example. In these industries, there are volunteering and internship opportunities. These experiences will enhance your CV and can lead to permanent positions.

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The Young Artist Summer Experience

The Ultimate Work Experience in Art in London

The Young Artist Summer Experience