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OPPORTUNITY: Digital Tech-Lab Facilitator (CLOSED)

We’re looking for artists/creative technologists to help co-develop and deliver a series of hands-on Tech-Labs across the North

We’re on the search for artists/creative technologists to prepare and facilitate a digital skills building Tech-Lab for professional and non-professional artists. The Tech-Labs will be toured over a number of weeks across four locations in the North, as part of FutureEverything’s new creative development programme, PROTO.

The PROTO_Tech-Labs are one strand of the PROTO creative development programme, and have been designed to give participants an insight into the world of digital making. The Tech-Labs are in-person, guided workshops led by Tech-Lab facilitators, where participants will get an opportunity to experiment with digital art tools, programmes and technologies.

About the PROTO programme

PROTO is FutureEverything’s groundbreaking creative development programme designed to nurture and encourage the growth of artists looking to enhance their digital creativity through skill development, digital learning and networking.

The programme aims to remove barriers to digital arts, ensuring that all artists, regardless of their background or experience level, have the opportunity to gain insight into digital arts practices, build confidence, and expand their knowledge.

For nearly 30 years, FutureEverything has been at the forefront of supporting the development of artists and digital arts practices across the UK and beyond. With PROTO, we are building on this legacy, leveraging our extensive experience and expertise in the field of art and technology to create a programme that is both cutting-edge and deeply inclusive.

Funded by Arts Council England and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the PROTO programme aims to support artists ranging from emerging artists, mid-career artists and non-professionals with an emphasis on underrepresented communities in the arts sector.

To find out more about PROTO click HERE.

PROTO_Tech-Lab themes and requirements

+ Develop digital skills – Tech-Labs will explore specific digital skills or techniques in either creating art or sustaining a career in the arts.

+ Sustainable methodologies – FutureEverything recently announced its intention to appoint Nature to its Board and as such, we’re keen to explore and share sustainable digital practices. These themes will be embedded into the Tech-Lab session, whether it’s the programmes/tools used during the session or part of the Tech-Lab conversation.

+ Public access learning resources – The Tech-Lab programmes and tools must be open source and freely available to PROTO participants, should they wish to continue to explore these materials outside of the Tech-Lab. We’re open to hearing your suggestions.

About the role

We’re looking for artists and creative technologists, with experience in Tech-Lab facilitation, to prepare and deliver a digital skills Tech-Lab which will be toured over a number of weeks across four locations in the North.

Requirements
+ Must be based or working in the North and able to travel to PROTO locations
+ An experienced and confident artist/creative technologist who is able to facilitate and demonstrate a high-level of planning and delivering creative Tech-Lab activities that engage, inspire and motivate
+ Has an advanced understanding of digital arts tools, technologies and programmes
+ Has ability to work with a range of audiences, especially digital beginners and those from diverse communities
+ A current enhanced DBS check
+ Has experience of working with participants who are neuro diverse and have additional needs
+ Has an awareness and understanding of the gamer/coder community

Responsibilities
+ To develop x1 engaging and fun Tech-Lab focusing on a specific digital tool*
+ To deliver the Tech-Lab (with support from the FutureEverything team) across regions in the North
+ To attend evaluation meetings after Tech-Lab sessions

*Digital tools (to be confirmed with the Facilitator) could include from introductory sessions to programming, computer graphics, 3D modelling, immersive visuals, AR, working with video game environments, working with ML (Machine Learning), AI (artificial intelligence) and datasets.

The fee for Tech-Lab planning and delivery is £400 per Tech-Lab, a total of £1,600 for delivery across the four regions. There are additional resources to support the facilitation of the Tech-Lab, if required.

Download the PROTO Tech-Lab Facilitator pack below for further information.

Downloadable Application

PROTO Tech-Lab Facilitator Pack

pdf (1.14 MB)

How to apply

Application deadline: Midday on Wednesday 28th August, 2024
Application process: Please submit the following documents as PDFs:

+ CV – 2 sides A4 max
+ A cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role and what type of Tech-Lab you would like to run as part of the PROTO_Tech-Labs programme (800 words max)
+ Up to five links to other relevant websites etc, all of which should further demonstrate your own track record
+ Equal Opportunities Form* – please follow the link to completee

*All information provided in the Equal Opportunities Form will be treated in the strictest confidence and held separately for reporting purposes. This information does not form part of the selection process.

We particularly welcome applications from those with disabilities (both seen and unseen), LGBTQ, and Global Majority candidates, as they are under-represented across the arts and culture sector.

Access Support

We are committed to ensuring our opportunities are open for people who experience barriers to inclusion. We recognise that you might need additional support to participate in the application and/or interview, whether that is technical equipment, access support or adjustments to the process. If you require any support or adjustments, please contact us on info@futureeverything.org.

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