Apply – Shift into the Future

Please complete every question. This form is also available in BSL format.

Name*

First Last

Email*

Please confirm that you will be available on Monday to Friday 4-8 September 2023 (9:30 am - 5:00pm)*

Yes - I will be available and understand I am required to attend all workshop sessions
No

Please confirm that you can attend the Briefing Session for SHIFT on Wednesday 30 August 2022 at 11:00am - 1:00pm.*

Yes - I can attend the briefing session.
No, I cannot attend the briefing session.

Which higher education institution do you study/have you studied?*

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Glasgow School of Art
Queen Margaret University
St Andrews University
University of Edinburgh/ Edinburgh College of Art
University of Glasgow

In between 150 – 300 words, tell us why you want to attend SHIFT?*

It is very important that you complete this question. We recommend that you draft your response in a document first to enable you to edit and put forth the best possible answer.

Your response to this question is the primary information that will be used to determine your suitability for the programme.

In this section you could: summarise your current interests or ambitions; how you feel the SHIFT will help progress your practice and achieve your aims; how you hope to use SHIFT to launch your career or practice in the arts; tell us about a business/project/collaboration idea that you hope to explore throughout the week.

We recommend you use no less than 150 words in this section and no more than 300 words.

Are you a current student or are you a graduate?*

Current student
Graduate

Are you currently studying, or have you graduated from, the undergraduate programme or a postgraduate level?*

Undergraduate (i.e. BA, BSc, BMus)
Postgraduate (i.e. MA, MSc, MLitt)

When did you graduate? Or what year do you expect to graduate?*

What discipline do you study or work within?*

Click all that apply

Visual arts (i.e. painting & printmaking, fine art, sculpture & environment)
Design (i.e. communication design, architecture, product design, interior design, graphic design, textile design)
Music and Sound (i.e. sound design, composition, music performance)
Film and Media
Theatre and Performance
Arts Production (i.e. costume design, production)
Arts & Creative Management (i.e. international management, arts management)
Interdisciplinary

What skills do you hope to learn/develop at SHIFT*

Click all that apply

How did you hear about SHIFT Summer School*

If you selected 'Other' please tell us more. If you selected 'Referred by a former SHIFT Participant' please tell us the name of who referred you.

How familiar are you with running a company or freelance practice?*

I don't have business experience as such
I've studied some business basics but I've never put it into practice
I've run some projects of my own
I've run a business

Would you like to take part in the optional credit rated pathway for participants, SHIFT Plus (SCQF Credits 20 at SCQF Level 11)?

To receive credits, you will need to attend SHIFT, and complete a SHIFT Plus Portfolio for assessment, which is essentially a demonstration of how you will apply/have applied your learning from SHIFT. This will take the shape of a 12-Month Action Plan drawing together the insights, reflections and learning from SHIFT and putting it into a set of practical steps as you set yourself up as a self-employed practitioner, company founder or portfolio artist. The assessment is graded and assessors will look for evidence of research and reflection with a demonstrable level of depth and commitment to understanding both the practical implications of establishing and sustaining a professional creative practice. Those pursuing this pathway will have until 29th February 2024 to deliver their Action Plans. You will receive written feedback on completion of your submission and will have access to two face-to-face/online guidance sessions from one of the SHIFT team or SHIFT partners during this process.

Yes I would like to take part in the SHIFT Plus Pathway.
No I am not interested

On a scale of 1 - 5, what skills do you currently have? (1 being 'I don't currently have this skill' and 5 being 'I am confident with this skill'.

	1	2	3	4	5
Managing and costing your time
Networking
Soft skills (e.g. confidence, public speaking, managing fear and anxiety)
Marketing and sales
Money management
Action planning
Collaborating
Fundraising
Self-awareness (e.g. values, strengths, goals)
Setting-up your company
Business modelling

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