
Architecture in 2050
Tuesday 30 January 2024
17:00 - 18:00 Online
To kick of the new year we look forward to 2050 and ask: what will the industry look like, how will cities need to develop and what can people starting out in the industry do to prepare themselves. For this talk we have invited two Glasgow based firms to present their own interpretation of the future industry and discuss the role it will play in societal change.
Becca Thomas: Creative Director at New Practice & Architect BSc (Hons) MArch ARB (www.new-practice.co.uk)
Danny Campbell (B.Arch 2012): Founder and Director of HOKO design (www.hokodesign.com)
Getting into UX | UI design
Wednesday 28 February 2024
17:00 - 18:00 Online
Featuring two GSA graduates working within the specialisms of User Experience and User Interaction, this event will provide insights into the job market, what opportunities are available and offer insights on entering this sector.
Michael Galbraith (Interaction Design 2028) – Immersive Technology Specialist at Arup
Additional Guest speaker to be announced soon
Enhancing your portfolio for an employer audience
Tuesday 26 March 2024
17:00 - 18:00 Online
How to present a creative portfolio has always been a delicate balancing act between effectively communicating your own style while also demonstrating a flexibility and range. To help you plan a visual portfolio we have invited representatives from two of Glasgows’ leading design agencies to give their thoughts and insights into what they look for when recruiting new talent.
Guest speakers TBC
Working in film and TV – a focus on production and craft
Tuesday 23 April 2024
17:00 - 18:00 Online
There are multiple routes into a career in TV and Film production: A textiles graduate working in costume production and design, an Architecture graduate working in set design and construction or a fine art graduate working in concept development – literally every programme at GSA develops a skill set that is sought after in the world of TV and Film Production. For this talk we have two graduates that now work in the industry who can provide an insight into what its like and offer advice on how you can get started.
Guest speakers TBC
Launching your freelance online career
Wednesday 15 May 2024
17:00 - 18:00 Online
As Degree Show approaches its important that you think about who your audiences are and how they experience your work in person and online. Covering online audience engagement strategies and approaches, this session will provide insights to build your personal brand, how to speak about your work with confidence and increase your visibility with the creative sector.
Guest speakers TBC
Working Space Live 2024
Wednesday 5 June 2024
17:30 / Cafe Reid
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Working Space Live we are delighted to bring this event back as part of the Undergraduate Degree Show 2024.
For this special networking event, we have invited all of our previous guest speakers to come to the GSA community during the Degree Show and meet with us in person. We would be delighted if you would be able to join us and celebrate the value of our creative networks.
This is a fantastic opportunity to introduce yourself to the wider Glasgow School of Art creative community and expand your professional connections. Drinks will be provided and we look forward to welcoming you.