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Reg. Charity No: 801614

198 Contemporary

Arts and Learning

198 Railton Road.

SE24 OJT

Tel: +44(0)207 978

8309

Fax: +44(0)207 737

5315

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Contents

Introduction to 198 Contemporary

Arts & Learning

2

Apprenticeships 3

Cost 4

Training 5

Job Descriptions 12

Case Studies 14

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198 Contemporary Arts & Learning

Our Focus, the scope of our Activities

198 Contemporary Arts and Learning is a space for the exhibition of visual arts and digital

media education which opened in December 1988, contributing to the regeneration of

Brixton following the race riots of the 1980s.

Known initially as Roots Community and then 198 Gallery, we have grown from a

community arts space, which helped nurture the Black Arts movement, into a

contemporary visual arts organisation searching out artistic excellence and investing in

emerging talents with a particular focus on supporting the development of young

people.

Our key partners and funders have included The Arts Council; JP Morgan, Big Lottery

Fund, Central Saint Martins, Goldsmiths University, The Centre for Crime and Justice

Studies, London Borough Lambeth (Youth Offending Services, CYPS, Lambeth Arts)

IMPACT Consortium, British Albanian Kosovo Council, UNICEF and Youth Momentum.

We offer three core strands of engagement: Artistic, Education and Enterprise.

Artistic Programme

Our artistic programme provides a platform for participation, exchange and dialogue for

artists, our partners and diverse audiences. Our exhibitions and artist led projects provide

a framework for events which bring together individuals and organisations inside and

outside of the arts to engage in debate and creative practice. Our work is particularly

focused on issues of social inclusion and diversity and seeks to engage with global issues

while being rooted in the history of our locality.

We showcase six projects annually in our gallery spaces at 198 Contemporary Arts and

Learning and also work in partnership with other organisations to deliver touring

exhibitions and off site projects

Education Programme

In tandem with our artistic programme, 198 works with local young people aged 13-25

with multiple and complex needs through our Creative Learning training and outreach

programmes. Our programme of skills development, one-to-one support, advice and

mentoring provides young people with opportunities to have a voice reconnect with

learning and work towards careers in the Creative and Cultural industries.

We work in partnership with other agencies to develop opportunities for young people.

These include weekly courses which operate on a “roll on, roll off” policy, so young

people can start at any time as well as one off projects such as Summer School, youth

exchanges, film making and artist led workshops. Our courses are accredited via Arts

Awards and AQA. We also provide support to young people from low income

backgrounds who wish to access Further and Higher education through portfolio

development and an assisted application process to Central Saint Martin’s College of Art

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and Design. Additional needs are met by sign posting young people to other agencies in

our networks including our consortium partners

Enterprise

Young people at 198 developed our Youth Enterprise ‘HustleBucks’ in 2010. Their idea

was to create a social enterprise which provides opportunities that will enable them to

voice the issues that affect their lives and futures communicated through a youth fashion

brand. Our retail and print production business is based at The Hustlebucks shop in Brixton

Village, Brixton market. Through our work with Embrace Co-operation HustleBucks also

supports Youth Enterprise in Europe by working in partnership with organisations in

Germany, Turkey and Slovakia.

Through their involvement young people acquire new skills and gain valuable

experience geared towards future employment in the creative and cultural industries.

HustleBucks is currently working extensively with young people in our local area to offer

apprenticeships in Design and Community Arts, creative workshops, business master

classes, and mentoring, showcasing of youth brands and more. Our Vision, quite simply is

to be the most recognised youth fashion brand in the market.

Apprenticeships:

198 Contemporary Arts and Learning Apprenticeships consist of accredited work based

learning and work experience. They are for 12 month duration and apprentices can work

towards an NVQ Level 3 in Community Arts or an NVQ Level 2 in Design. They are also

able to complete an Arts Award.

Our apprentices gain hands-on work experience, working in the HustleBucks shop

situated in the thriving and busy Brixton Village. Here they liaise with customers face to

face and via phone and email; manage print production jobs; jobs for external clients;

and contribute to the design and development of the HustleBucks brand and website.

This includes creating a T-Shirt collection, for sale at the HustleBucks shop. The apprentices are tasked with completing a number of projects as part of their

accredited work learning, which teaches them the process of illustration and design.

Past projects have included: A Textile Project, Product Packaging & Design,2D Project –

Carnival & Masks, a Day in the Life of Brixton, Typography Project, Book Cover and the

making of an i-Movie.

The apprentices also receive training in printing processes including Silk Screen Printing;

the creation of art work for Vinyl; Vinyl Cutter and Heat Press Printing techniques and

Software skills required for art working, vinyl cutter operation and direct to garment

printing. We also provide opportunities for apprentices to take part in Youth Momentum

European leadership courses and to do work placements abroad.

We also provide support to the apprentices who wish to access further and higher

education through portfolio development and an assisted application process to Central

Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design.

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Cost

Each apprentice will be paid on the National Minimum wage as we discovered last year

that a number of our apprentice intake got into debt (one faced eviction) as they were

unable to survive on the apprentice minimum wage. As a strategy to combat this we are

promoting our apprenticeships to social landlords in Lambeth, seeking match funding of

£6,000 enabling us to pay a more realistic wage to young people.

We have received some funding which enables us to offer match funding ensuring our

apprenticeships provide good value to funders.

The apprentices will work 30 hours per week for 12 months

Age Hourly Rate 12 Months Salary

Apprentice Manager

Materials Total

18- 20 years 5.03 7,846.80 4,375 100 £12,321.8

21 years + 6.31 9,843.60 4,375 100 £14,318.6

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Training:

Level 3 Diploma in Design

This qualification has been designed for those working in Design

This qualification requires achievement of a minimum of 49 credits. 29 credits are to be

achieved from Mandatory units and a minimum of 20 credits from the Optional units in

groups 2 and 3. Learners may achieve a maximum of 6 credits from the units in Group 3

Qualify with Business Optional units.

Group 1 Mandatory Units:

Unit Title Level

Credit

Research a design concept 3 4 Write a design brief 3 2 Interpret a design brief and

follow the design process 3 4

Understand concepts and

techniques used in branding 3 3

Develop and extend critical and

creative thinking skills 3 3

Collaborate in a creative process 3 3 Understand market research 3 3 Develop a presentation 3 3 Deliver a presentation 3 3 Working with costs and budgets 3 1

Group 2 Design Optional

Unit Title Level

The history and social impact on

creativity and its influence on

design.

3 3

Research and evaluate the

nature of design in a specific

industry context.

3 4

Create 3D models designs using

a computer aided 3 5

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design system 3 5

Undertake market research 3 5

Support marketing activities

3 4

Select and develop business

relationships with preferred

suppliers

3 4

Manage budgets

3 3

Contribute to running a project

3 2

Create 2D designs using a

computer aided design system

3 2

Identify and understand your

client’s brand strategy

3 1

Articulate, present and debate

ideas in a creative environment

3 2

Working with computers 3 2

Devise user testing of designs 3 2

Conduct user testing of designs 3 1

Evaluate user testing of designs 3 2

Group 3 Qualify With a Business Optional Units

Learners may take a maximum of 6 credits from this group. They may units and 1 unit

from group 2 units.

Unit Title

Level

Credit

Define the Product or Service of

the Business

3 3

Keep Financial Records 3 4

Keeping Up to Date with Current

Legislation in a Business

3 3

Balance Business Needs and

Personal Life

3 2

Carry out Banking for a Business 3 2

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Check what Customers Need

from the Business

3 3

Decide on a Business Location 3 3

Manage Own Time and

Efficiency

3 3

Obtaining Support for a Business

Idea

3 3

Plan How to Let Customers Know

About Products or

3 3

Arts Award

Arts Award can be based around any arts or media activity, and you can complete it in

a wide variety of settings – like youth clubs, arts centers, schools, colleges, theatres or

community groups.

There are no entry requirements, no time limit for completing the award, and no set rules

on how you present your final work. You just need to be aged under 25, and ready to

explore new creative experiences.

Arts Award is offered at five levels. Click the Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver or Gold links

on the left to find out more.

Bronze

To achieve Bronze, a Level 1 national qualification, young people take part in an arts

activity they enjoy, go to an arts event, research their arts hero/heroine and share their

skills with others. Bronze is available to young people aged 11 to 25.

Young people need to plan their work with an adviser, and keep a record by creating

their own Arts Award portfolio. Their portfolio might be a folder, sketchbook, video diary

or a website – it’s up to them.

There are no entry requirements or set time limit for completing Bronze Arts Award. Bronze

will usually take young people about 40 hours to complete.

Silver

Silver Arts Award, a Level 2 qualification, has two units – Unit 1: arts practice and Unit 2:

arts leadership. Doing Silver involves achieving an arts challenge, reviewing arts events,

researching artists and arts organisations, and delivering an arts leadership project with

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other people.

Young people need to plan their work with an adviser and keep a record by creating

their own Arts Award portfolio. Young people can pick their own style of portfolio – this

could be a diary, video, website blog – or something different altogether. Silver has been

designed for young people aged: 14 to 25.

There are no entry requirements or set time limit for completing Silver Arts Award. It will

take young people around 60 hours to complete their Silver award.

Gold

Gold Arts Award is the highest level at Level 3, and develops young people’s creativity,

communication, planning, teamwork and leadership skills. The award is also recognised

on the UCAS Tariff (35 points).

Gold has been designed for young people aged 16 to 25.

Young people need to plan their work with an adviser, and keep a record by creating

their own Arts Award portfolio. Young people can pick their own style of portfolio – this

could be a diary, video, website blog – or something different altogether. Take a look at

this video by Bridge organisation Arts Connect West Midlands to get a feel for what Gold

Arts Award involves.

Gold has two units – Unit 1: personal arts development and Unit 2: arts projects

leadership. There are no entry requirements or set time limit for completing Gold Arts

Award. It will take young people around 90 hours to complete, working with their adviser

and independently.

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Community Arts Award

EDI Level 3 Diploma in Community Arts Management

Aims

The EDI Level 3 Diploma in Community Arts Management is aimed at individuals

managing community arts activities in any context, for example, art, dancing or music.

Learners will gain the skills and knowledge required to manage community arts projects.

Credit

The EDI Level 3 Diploma in Community Arts Management has a credit value of 39.

Previous Learning Requirements

There are no previous learning requirements for this qualification.

Progression

Learners may progress on to other relevant level 3 qualifications, HE and/or into

management and specialist occupational routes within the industry. This qualification

presents an opportunity for individuals to progress within their present and future roles.

To achieve the EDI Level 3 Diploma in Community Arts Management learners must

achieve 39 credits. Learners must achieve 22 credits from the mandatory units in

Group A plus 17 credits from the optional units in Groups B and C.

If learners choose to take units from Group C they may achieve a maximum of 6

credits from this group. They must then take one unit from Group C1 and one unit

from Group C2.

Group A: Mandatory Units – Learners must achieve all units in this group

EDI Unit

Code Unit title Level

Credit

value GLH

CU743 Manage Own Performance in a Business

Environment 3 3 1

2

CU1649 Work Effectively with Other People in a Creative

and Cultural Context 3 4 2

4

CU1701 Assist in Developing, Delivering and Evaluating

Projects 2 3 2

7 CU1702 Generating Ideas for Community Arts Projects 3 6 4

8 CU1703 Keep up to Date With Developments in the Arts 3 6 4

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Group B: Optional Units – Learners must achieve a minimum of 11 credits from this group

CU722 Develop a Presentation 3 3 1

5 CU723 Deliver a Presentation 3 3 1

5 CU729 Order Products and Services 3 5 3

5 CU751 Supervise a Team in a Business Environment 3 6 5

2 CU1704

Assist in Securing Funding for Community Arts

Projects 2 3 2

7

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CU1705 Assist in Pitching For Community Arts Work 2 3 2

7 CU1706

Understand How to Meet and Satisfy Customer

Needs 3 3 2

4

CU1707 Complying with Relevant Legal and Ethical

Frameworks 3 6 4

8 CU1708 Assist with a Cross Art Form Collaborative Project 3 4 3

2 CU1709 Supporting Public Relation Activities 3 6 4

8 CU1710

Understand how Copyright Law Applies to Own

Organisation 3 6 4

8

CU1711 Contribute to Safeguarding Children, Young

People and Vulnerable Adults 3 3 1

8 CU1712 Assist with Incidents and Emergency Procedures 3 3 2

4

Group C- If learners choose to take units from this group they may achieve a maximum

of 6 credits. They must take one unit from Group C1 and one unit from Group C2.

Optional Group C1

CU1720 Keeping Up to Date with Current Legislation in a

Business 3 3 2

1

CU1721 Define the Product or Service of the Business 3 3 21

CU1722 Keep Financial Records 3 4 28

Optional Group C2

CU1723 Obtaining Support for a Business Idea 3 3 21

CU1724 Balance Business Needs and Personal Life 3 2 14

CU1725 Carry Out Plans for a Business 3 3 21

CU1713 Support the Organisation of Creative or Cultural

Events of Exhibitions 3 6 36

CU1714 Assisting with Daily Financial Issues 2 3 27

CU1715 Organise and Undertake Supervised Mentoring

in the Workplace 3 4 6

CU1716 Conduct a Health and safety Risk Assessment of

the Workplace 3 6 56

CU1717 Support Marketing Activities 3 4 24

CU1718 Giving and Receiving Feedback 3 2 15

CU1719 Dealing with Conflict 2 1 6

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CU1726 Plan How to Let Customers Know About Products or

Services 3 3 2

1

CU1727 Seek Advice and Help for the Business 3 3 21

CU1728 Manage Own Time and Efficiency 3 3 21

CU1729 Decide on a Business Location 3 3 21

CU1730 Carry out Banking for a Business 3 3 14

CU1731 Review the Skills the Business Needs 3 2 14

CU1732 Check what Customers Need from the Business 3 3 21

Assessment methods

Assessment for this qualification is through ongoing review of candidate performance by the

assessor and internal verifier who will judge the candidate’s competence against the standards.

Each unit is achieved by meeting each of the assessment criteria outlined in the unit specification. All of the assessment criteria must be met for the units chosen; high achievement in one or more units cannot compensate for failure to achieve all the assessment criteria for other units.

Assessment and Grading Criteria

The EDI Level 3 Diploma in Community Arts Management is awarded to learners who achieve a minimum of 39 credits. There are no further categories of pass; the certificate is not graded.

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Job Description

Design Apprentice

This apprentice will be under overall supervision of The Apprentice Manager who will

support them to identify and maximise opportunities for progression. On a day to

day basis they will reporting to Head of Design and The Apprentice Manager on

matters relating to their role as design apprentices.

Full Time: 30 hours, 1 hour lunch break

A 12 Month contract

Age: (16-24 years)

Pay: 18- 20 years (£5.03/Hr.) 21 years + (£6.31/Hr.)

Responsibilities

To contribute to the design development of the HustleBucks clothing brand.

To undertake print production and design work for external clients including

artwork for T Shirt designs, logos etc.

To research emerging trends in youth street wear.

To identify and keep aware of other youth brands in the retail market, on their

activities e.g. emerging products, pricing etc.

To develop ideas for the look and feel of the retail environment at The

HustleBucks shop and to be responsible for the day to day maintenance of

the retail environment.

To work under the supervision to manage HB services including customer

orders, invoicing, receipts)

To research new suppliers and do costings and budgets for the production of

HustleBucks clothing.

To contribute to ideas for the future development of the HustleBucks brand in

collaboration with staff, apprentices and HB participants.

To represent HustleBucks at the shop, events such as trade fairs, Fashion shows

etc.

To contribute to the development of 198 and HustleBucks Graphics

requirements.

To contribute ideas and designs for the HustleBucks website,

To liaise with customers face to face and via phone and email over print

production jobs including product requirements, pricing, delivery, invoicing.

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To operate the vinyl cutter and heat press to undertake jobs for external

clients and HustleBucks brand.

Person Specification

The applicant:

Be unemployed, seeking work and interested in developing a career in

Design.

May have some qualifications in art and design and looking for a first job in

the creative industries (possibly Graphic design or fashion design).

Will have some existing design skills and be willing to learn how to use Adobe

CS4 suite especially Photoshop and Illustrator.

Be willing to undertake further training with external organisations where

relevant.

Be able to complete NVQ Level 3 as part of the process.

Be expected to engage in a programme of career development including

CV production, interview skills training, job search with a view to making

applications for work following the 12 month apprenticeship.

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Job Description

Community Arts Apprentice

This apprentice will be under overall supervision of The Apprentice Manager who will

support them to identify and maximise opportunities for progression. On a day to

day basis they will reporting to The Associate Curator and Director on matters

relating to their role as Community Arts apprentice.

Full Time 30 hours 12 Month contract

Age 16 – 24 years

Pay: 18- 20 years (£5.03/Hr.) 21 years + (£6.31/Hr.)

Responsibilities

To support The Associate Curator in the organisation of The 198 Contemporary

Arts and Learning exhibition programme i.e.

To support The Associate Curator in the organisation of events at 198

Contemporary Arts and Learning

To support The Associate Curator in the management of the 198 website.

To manage 198 administration i.e. taking calls, managing deliveries, ordering

from suppliers, email correspondence.

To support the Director in office administration i.e. petty cash, post,

photocopying etc

To support the Director in fundraising for small projects.

To attend meetings and events on behalf of The Director and Associate

Curator and report back findings.

To manage 198 social networks.

To support The Associate Curator to promote 198 exhibitions and events i.e.

managing press and communications.

To keep up with developments in the Arts and report back findings.

To assist with the evaluation of 198 projects, exhibitions and events.

To develop special projects under the direction and supervision of The

Director and Associate Curator as and when required.

Person Specification

The applicant:

Should fulfil the Lambeth Endowed Charities criteria of being from a low

income household in Lambeth.

Be unemployed, seeking work and interested in developing a career in

Community Arts.

May have some qualifications in art and design and looking for a first job in

the creative industries (possibly exhibition management, community arts

management).

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Will have some existing interest and knowledge of the visual arts.

Will have computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office.

Will have good communication skills.

Be willing to undertake further training with external organisations where

relevant.

Be able to complete NVQ Level 3 as part of the process.

Be expected to engage in a programme of career development including

CV production, interview skills training, job search with a view to making

applications for work following the 12 month apprenticeship.

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Case Studies Not young people’s real names

Olu (Age: 21)

Olu displays autistic behaviour traits, although she has not had a statement

acknowledging this and no specific support within her formal education. Since

leaving school she did undertake some further study, worked as a placement for

Lambeth Council, and as a volunteer for a local community organisation. She was

clearly able, but was quite reserved and lacked confidence and focus.

Olu came to 198 Contemporary Arts and as a Design Apprentice. During her time

with the organisation she has benefitted from access to professional standard

equipment and software, high quality small group teaching, and one to one

support. She has learnt new skills and significantly increased her confidence. Olu

commented that it was when she recently attended a residential leadership course,

run by a partner of 198’s, that she realised just how much she has progressed and

how many new skills she has gained.

Olu will shortly be completing her apprenticeship. She has produced a range of t-

shirts that will be selling in Brixton Village, and also now writes a blog on a regular

basis. She wants to take her interest in, and aptitude for, computers and design

further and look at ongoing study of programming and technical aspects of IT. She is

interested in setting up her own business and is getting some mentor support from

the Princes Trust. She intends to continue working with Hustlebucks, particularly in

terms of supporting promotion of the brand.

Aaron (Age: 19)

Aaron was recruited as an apprentice at a 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning

recruitment workshop held at the Brixton Job Centre.

It was clear from the start of his apprenticeship that he was in need of substantial

staff support. He had been school excluded, been offending and was gang

affected. Aaron appeared unkempt and it was quickly discovered that was

sleeping on a sofa at home with limited access to the bathroom and clean clothes.

Aaron found it hard to fit into the work environment and would regularly turn up late,

reeking of Cannabis. His behaviour at work became increasingly erratic shifting

between emotional highs -from tears to temper outbursts.

Our apprenticeships aim to provide additional support to young people and in order

to address Aaron’s complex needs, staff introduced a support programme for him

working closely with The Kids Company who have provided him with a key worker

and clinical psychiatric support. A clear Action Plan has been developed with Aaron

And despite his difficulties he has remained employed as an apprentice and is

starting to engage more positively. He is responding well to the NVQ work and

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enjoys being creative. He says: “I really enjoy coming here, I need to be here, and it

gives me a routine and keeps me out of trouble”