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Digital Arts Programme Eastleigh

Eastleigh’s Tec Hub is on the lookout for fresh digital artists and multimedia creators to join its exciting new Digital Arts Programme Eastleigh (DAPE) launching in the New Year.

Whether you’re working in interactive storytelling, digital performance, multimedia development or augmented reality, we want to hear from you!

And if you’re what we’re looking for, you could be picked to become an associate of the exciting business development programme. It could help transform your fledgling ideas, early-stage careers into viable ventures.

The year-long programme will provide associates with the opportunity to get their digital arts business off the ground with:

  • Free work space for a year
  • Dedicated Mentor
  • Business planning support
  • Free access to monthly workshop sessions and events to help them create their business
  • Discounts on equipment and software
  • Participation in live projects
  • Promotion through events and media

For those involved with the digital performing arts, there will also be opportunities to work closely with the borough’s two thriving theatres, The Point and The Berry Theatre.

Applications are open to all those aged 18 and over that are interested in breaking into Digital Arts and Multimedia and who want to develop their ideas and skills using creative digital technology and turn them into new business ventures.

Supported by Eastleigh Borough Council and overseen by its Head of Culture Dr Cheryl Butler, DAPE will be run from Tec Hub.

The criteria for applications is as follows

  • A current form of documented evidence of ability such as:
    • Printed portfolios
    • Showreels
    • Published writing
    • Demo sound/music reel(s)
    • Websites

It is not necessary to have a qualification in Art, Design or Media but candidates must have completed full-time education and be able to demonstrate work commitment and aptitude in the listed fields.

Part-time employed adults will be considered.

Applications now open – email dape@eastleigh.gov.uk to apply. The closing date for applications is 29th January 2016.