AAH Careers Day, Uni of Leeds, 20 April, 2012

Association of Art Historians Careers Day
University of Leeds
Friday 20 April 2012


This event is primarily aimed at helping art historians with postgraduate
qualifications to develop a successful career in the increasingly
competitive field of art history. It will feature talks and workshops from
professionals in cultural and academic institutions, and will give
delegates the chance to ask these experts for careers advice.


Panels on:
  * Careers in Galleries/Museums and ‘Freelancing’
  * Careers in Academia and Research-led Curating
  * Roundtable Discussion: Building a Career in Art History


Workshops on:
  * How to write a persuasive CV
  * How to keep up to date with research and job opportunities


Speakers:
  * Layla Bloom, Curator, Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, University of
Leeds
  * Sophie Camu, Art Consultant, Camu Art Ltd
  * Camilla Nichol, Head of Collections at Leeds Museums and Galleries
  * Prof. David Jackson, Professor of Russian and Scandinavian Art
Histories, School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies, Leeds
University
  * Dr. Helen Graham, University Research Fellow in Tangible and Intangible
Heritage, University of Leeds
  * Sue Holdsworth, Senior Careers Consultant, Careers Centre, University
of Leeds
  * Rose Roberto, Faculty Librarian, University of Leeds


Lunch and refreshments provided
Booking for this event is now open
Students £15/£20 (AAH members/non-members)
Full-price £20/£25 (AAH members/non-members)


Book online at http://www.aah.org.uk/events/careers-in-art-history
Booking deadline: 6 April 2012


Association of Art Historians
70 Cowcross Street
London EC1M 6EJ
t. 020 7490 3211
e. admin@aah.org.uk
www.aah.org.uk

Art Historians: Public Speaking Workshop (AAH), 9th Feb, London

‘Public Speaking Workshop for Art Historians’
9th February 2012, 10-5pm
Association of Art Historians, 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ. 

Clear, effective and professional communication skills are absolutely essential to any aspiring academic. This workshop will focus on how to communicate your research more effectively, whether you are a seasoned presenter who feels there is room for improvement or a complete beginner at public speaking. Participants will learn and practice techniques of voice projection, controlling speed and tone, and methods of connecting with the audience in lecture theatres or seminar rooms. Speakeasy, a public-speaking training organisation, is offering a one-day workshop on the art of public speaking for art historians. Organised by an academic and a professional actor, the Speakeasy Workshop is specifically developed for art historians at the start of their career. Drawing on professional acting skills and techniques, our one-day course addresses the following issues:

• How to be an effective communicator in the lecture theatre, the seminar room or in the conference hall?
• How to get your message across, keep your audience engaged and actually enjoy the experience
• Voice projection, posture, body language and how to calm your nerves?
• Different modes of communication: how to lead seminars, chair conferences and conduct a Q&A
• Techniques for presenting, how to deliver complex ideas and personalise your style of delivery
• Methods of communication: how to use PowerPoint, present a poster and ‘how to think on your academic feet’?

Owing to the interactive nature of the workshop, numbers are limited to 25. Book now to avoid disappointment. 

Course requirements: All attendees are required to bring a printed copy of 150 words on/about their research- this could be part of a chapter or paper. Please also make sure that you wear loose comfortable clothing.

Cost: Fee includes refreshments and a course pack. Lunch is not included, but there are a number of sandwich bars in the area.

AAH Concessionary Members: £40.00; AAH Members: £53.00 ; Non-AAH Members: £65.00. Book online now via http://www.datawareonline.co.uk/aah/Default.aspx?tabid=71&EventId=187.

This event is organised by the Independents Committee of the AAH and is open to all.