London Erasmus Workshop 3 rd July 2008

1. London Erasmus Workshop3rd July 2008 • Isobel ChildErasmus Coordinator and Study Abroad Manager University of the Arts London • Clare DouglasEmployability Manager London College of Fashion University of the Arts London

2. University of the Arts LondonSix specialist colleges of art, design, fashion, communication and performance Camberwell College of Arts Central Saint Martins Collegeof Art and Design Chelsea College of Art and Design London College of Communication London College of Fashion Wimbledon College ofArt "the hippest place to learn your trade“ • 13,000 students on HE courses • 1 member of staff working part-time on disseminating funding from International Centre • + local placement coordinators at Course / College level

3. 73 Erasmus-funded work placements in 2007/08 211 Erasmus-funded work placements targeted for 2008/09 70% of students are from the UK, and 30% from 9 other EU countries Fashion, Graphic Design and Theatre Design students are undertaking Erasmus funded work placements Many more students across the University are undertaking accredited work placements lasting 2 months, and therefore not funded University of the Arts LondonFacts and figures

4. University of the Arts LondonFeedback 07/08 • 100% of the students who have returned from their work placement felt they had received ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ information and support from University of the Arts London • 100% of students considered their integration with other staff to be ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ • 100% of students rated the personal and overall outcome of their Erasmus placement as either ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ • For those not already fluent, 100% felt that their competency in the language of their host county had improved • 86% of students felt that the work placement had helped their career • 100% of students reported that they are more likely to consider working abroad

5. FASHION BUSINESS RESOURCE STUDIO SHARING THE CREATIVE, BUSINESS AND TECHNICALEXPERTISE OF LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION WITHTHE FASHION AND LIFESTYLE INDUSTRIES

6. OUR MISSION To generate a mutually supportive enterprise culture dedicated to improving the integration of emerging talent, technical expertise, new knowledge and entrepreneurial advice into industry We aim to do this by: • Providing platforms for industry interaction • Supporting and developing our students • Establishing and providing networks • Enhancing LCF enterprise culture A one–stop shop for the fashion industry(Universities UK 2007)

8. Courses Diploma in Professional Studies: BA (Hons) Product Design & Development for the Fashion Industries: Accessories Footwear Clothing BA (Hons) Fashion Management: Buying & Merchandising Retail Management PR BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science

9. Courses 12 week accredited work experience • BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear Menswear Surface Textiles Illustration • BA(Hons) Costume Make Up and Technical Effects for the Performing Arts • Foundation Degrees

10. EMPLOYABILITY IN ACTION WORK PLACEMENT A systematic approach supporting all stakeholders • Team has competencies and knowledge to support processes • Managed industry expectations • 950 placements achieved in over past 3 years • Increased international placements • CRM database for effective management of the process in place • Enhanced support for all students before, during, and after placement • Closer relationship with courses • Communicated and clarified learning outcomes and procedures • Health and safety checks implemented

11. The Needs of the Stakeholders

12. Industry Interaction • An integrated approach • Support industry at every stage of process • Implemented policies & procedures • Work Placement Contracts – Health & Safety, visa requirements • Employer Guide to Work Placements • Erasmus Guide • Strong professional and business ethos • Ability to deliver • Quality of deliver • Reputation

13. Student Interaction • Devised and developed a series of career management seminars and tutorials to support the placement process and the curriculum. • Student Guide to Work Placements • Work Placement DVD • Student Blog Competition • Organised Industry Workshops and Open days to showcase work • Graduate Recruitment Fair • Enterprise Seminars

14. Academic Interaction • We aim to: • support the course directors and course teams. • Not to be seen as a bolt on but integrated into the curriculum that support PPD. • Recognise the differences in the course and the needs of every course director • Delivered!

15. Erasmus Work Placements

16. Industry

17. Industry

18. Quotes from Industry “Dear Clare I just wanted to send you an email to let you know of the tremendous job that Saral Kochar has done for us as a Production Intern. Recently, Saral was in a situation where he was the only AE representative in a meeting with overseas vendors. Saral successfully negotiated for the company to pay AE $150,000 due to a production error on their end. Saral was recently honored in front of the entire company for his efforts.”

19. FIRST MOVEFor the Creative IndustriesBy the Creative Industries

20. EMPLOYABILITY IN ACTION GRADUATE RECRUITMENT Linking creative talent with industry • www.fashionaim.org • LCF online portfolio showcase • 1000 graduates & alumni registered • Matches skills to career opportunities • Automated system complements the in-house personalised system • Income generating • Graduate Exhibition: www.fashion.arts.ac.uk/gradex

21. Industry

22. Quotes from Graduates “Hi, Just wanted to say thank you to the FBRS team. Just got a job at Alfred Dunhill as Assistant Designer. I think the FashionAim website is a brilliant idea and has put me forward for a couple of really amazing jobs... Thank you, it's been a really tough year and now I can really just get on with my career.”

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