DPS Celebration, 2 – 9 June

Join this 3-day event to celebrate the achievements of around 150 students who are graduating from Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) across Design and Screen Schools, as well as to welcome new students who are interested in finding more about DPS. If you are interested in exploring the DPS option, this is a great chance to talk to staff members who will help you understand the ins and outs of the programme.

Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) is an optional Industry Year between Year Two and Year Three of the undergraduate degree available for all undergraduate students who would like to kick-start their professional career through placements, live projects, freelance briefs and entrepreneurial experiences.

Get Ready

When: 2 June
Where: Lecture Theatre A
Time: 10am to 5pm

This full day event consists of briefings from UAL staff who support employability and enterprise at UAL, as well as external organisations and alumni who will share their insights on the best ways to get organised for your DPS. Speakers include representatives from Arts Temps, InterExchange, an agency organising internships in USA, and Run the Check, a platform that showcases paid creative opportunities founded by Montana Hall, a DPS alumna.

This event is open to all LCC staff and students. No bookings necessary.

Celebrate

When: 7 June
Where: Lecture Theatre A
Time: 10am to 2.30pm

DPS is not only a great way to include placements and live briefs on your CV, but it is also an opportunity to receive support in developing your entrepreneurial ideas and passion projects. Join this celebratory event to hear from DPS students as they share their work experiences and talk about their self-initiated projects. Year 1 and Year 2 students interested in DPS are particularly welcome to attend.

This event is open to all LCC staff and students. No bookings necessary.

Network

When: 9 June
Where: Lecture Theatre A (LTA) and Lecture Theatre C (LTC)
Time: 10am to 12pm (LTA), 1pm to 3pm (LTC)

Did you know that a great number of students meet their future employer during their DPS year? If you are interested in meeting some of our DPS external partners and collaborators, join an industry-focused lecture with speakers from creative industries. After the lecture, DPS students will be working with partners on creating pitches and showreel critiques.

This event is open to all LCC staff and students. No bookings necessary.