Dates and Times
21 May 2019
12:30 - 13:30
Event for
Location
Organiser
Centre for Creative & Cultural Research
Speakers
Lauren England
Enquiry
Event about:
CCCR Seminar: Crafting professional practice in UK higher education
Higher education is a popular route into craft careers and the system is facing increased scrutiny over how it prepares students for future employment or as entrepreneurs. In particular, creative graduates have been positioned as underserved in their professional preparation.
In this seminar Lauren England will provide an overview of her research on professional development education for craft in the UK, drawing on the perspectives of craft educators, students and graduates. This will include her recommendations for higher education providers, policy makers and craft sector stakeholders to facilitate the professional development of early-career makers and support the establishment of sustainable craft enterprise.
Additional Information
Short Bio: Lauren England is a PhD student at King's College London working in partnership with Crafts Council UK. Her research investigates professional development pedagogy in craft higher education and the requirements for sustainable business development in the UK’s contemporary craft sector. As part of her PhD Lauren has published reports via Crafts Council UK on craft entrepreneurship and higher education policy.
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