Final-year students can get the most from their UAL Showcase by attending this free programme of careers events!
Activities and events take place on campus and online. The series supports the preparation, presentation and professional skills final-year students need. We want to help you make a success of your final show!
Sessions are delivered by creative industry professionals, expert advisers and Careers and Employability staff. As part of the programme, we offer free professional headshots.
This event series takes place in the spring and autumn term. Register your interest to hear about the events as they go live.
What's on
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Grads: career one-to-ones|Grads: career one-to-ones
Book a 20 minute appointment to discuss your next steps in your professional practice,Book a 20 minute appointment to discuss your next steps in your professional practice
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Student career one-to-ones|Student career one-to-ones
Come talk to us, let's see how we can support you in figuring out how to make a living doing what you love.,Come talk to us, let's see how we can support you in figuring out how to make a living doing what you love.
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Grads: Plan the Actions! Action the plans! Online co-working space|Grads: Plan the Actions! Action the plans! Online co-working space
Work through your career to-do list or action plan with fellow graduates in this timed, self-led online co-working space.,Work through your career to-do list or action plan with fellow graduates in this timed, self-led online co-working space.
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How to Freelance|How to Freelance
Join this online session to find out all you need to know about starting out as a creative freelancer.,Join this online session to find out all you need to know about starting out as a creative freelancer.
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Grads: Creative Sector Sessions in: UX/UI and Digital Design/Tech|Grads: Creative Sector Sessions in: UX/UI and Digital Design/Tech
Join the Graduate Support team for this session on UX/UI and Digital Design/Tech!,Join the Graduate Support team for this session on UX/UI and Digital Design/Tech!
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Grads: Creative Sector Sessions: Marketing and Communications|Grads: Creative Sector Sessions: Marketing and Communications
Join the Graduate Support team for this session on Marketing and Communications!,Join the Graduate Support team for this session on Marketing and Communications!
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Grads: Real Career Journeys in the Arts, Fashion, Music and beyond|Grads: Real Career Journeys in the Arts, Fashion, Music and beyond
Join the Graduate Support team for this session on Real Career Journeys in the Arts, Fashion, Music and beyond!,Join the Graduate Support team for this session on Real Career Journeys in the Arts, Fashion, Music and beyond!
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Grads: Creative Sector Sessions: Crit-Style Portfolio Review|Grads: Creative Sector Sessions: Crit-Style Portfolio Review
Join the Graduate Support team for this Crit-Style Portfolio Review session!,Join the Graduate Support team for this Crit-Style Portfolio Review session!
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How to...prepare your CV for applications|How to...prepare your CV for applications
Explore how you can write an effective CV to set yourself apart when applying for creative roles,Explore how you can write an effective CV to set yourself apart when applying for creative roles
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Finance Basics for Creatives|Finance Basics for Creatives
Are you working for yourself, freelancing or starting your own business? Join this session to find out the finance basics you need to know.,Are you working for yourself, freelancing or starting your own business? Join this session to find out the finance basics you need to know.
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Create your career week: Identify skills to develop for your CV|Create your career week: Identify skills to develop for your CV
Join us this term for "Create your career week" where we'll be hosting workshops aimed to support you make a living doing what you love.,Join us this term for "Create your career week" where we'll be hosting workshops aimed to support you make a living doing what you love.
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Create your career week: How to find paid work for a creative career|Create your career week: How to find paid work for a creative career
Join us this term for "Create your career week" where we'll be hosting workshops aimed to support you make a living doing what you love.,Join us this term for "Create your career week" where we'll be hosting workshops aimed to support you make a living doing what you love.
Resources
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Showcase: practical info
Check out our guides on how to prepare your work for the showcase.
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Collaboration by Gracie Dahl
Support for Graduates
Our advisors and resources can support you with identifying your career path, applications and preparing for interviews.
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Image by Gracie Dahl
Exhibit and sell your work
Find out more about getting into exhibitions, trade shows, finding stockist and pricing your work.
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Credit Illustration by Gracie Dahl
Join our Founders and Freelancers
Work for yourself or want to in the future? Sign up to be part of our Founders and Freelancers group on The Dots!