S.Y.N.C 2024 - Application FAQs
Thank you for your interest in joining our SYNC Immersive Course 2024!
Please see below the FAQ’s of our opportunity. If your question isn’t on here, please do contact Annie, annie.dam@artclubbers, who will aim to get back to you at the earliest convenience.
Thank you!
FAQ:
Q: I’m not based in the boroughs of Hackney/Newham/Tower Hamlets/Waltham Forest, can I still apply?
A: The immersive course is aimed at participants who live, study OR work in the above 4 growth boroughs, however, we may consider applicants from neighbouring boroughs and who have creative business ideas based in the 4 growth boroughs.
Q: What are the timescales of the immersive course?
A: The immersive course starts on Monday 26th February 2024 with an induction day between 11am - 2pm. For the following 6 weeks from Tuesday 27th February, we'll have sessions running every Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10am - 3pm (3 hourly sessions per day with breaks in between). The last day of the course is Thursday 4th April and the final showcase will happen w/c Monday 8th April.
Q: How many hours per week will I be expected to commit to?
A: The total hours of the immersive course is approximately 60 hours and we ask for participants to commit a minimum of 45 hours (75% of attendance).
Q: I’m working/studying full time, can I still apply?
A: It will be difficult as our sessions run during the weekdays between 10am - 3pm. We kindly ask participants to attend sessions as much as possible and to catch up on materials online where possible.
Q: Are sessions mostly online? How many sessions are in person?
A: Most sessions will be online. The only sessions in person are induction day, final showcase and 1 ‘craftier’ workshop per week where you’d need to sign up for as it will be a first come first served basis.
Q: What platform will online sessions be running on?
A: We’ll be using Google Meet for all online sessions with the same link - please ensure you have the equipment, access to internet and a quiet space for this.
Q: Can I catch up on sessions I’ve missed?
A: Yes - you will be able to review recordings and any other materials of the online session on our Notion page. Link to Notion will be provided prior to induction day.
Q: Where will the in person sessions be at?
A: Venues will be in Hackney/Newham/Tower Hamlets/Waltham Forest. We will give more details when you’ve accepted your place on the course.
Q: How can I get my digital badges from the course?
A: After you’ve attended certain sessions, we will provide a link through Badge Nation for you to download your digital badge which can be used on your website & CV’s.
Q: What is expected from me for the final showcase?
A: The final showcase is your opportunity to showcase your work in any format you’d like! This can be printed works, zines or merch you’ve created at our workshops, a presentation of your business idea from your laptop, physical prototypes etc.
Q: Will there be any support during the course, outside of sessions?
A: Of course! If you ever have any questions or feel stuck, you are more than welcome to reach out to the Art Clubbers team or tutors via email. A team member at Art Clubbers will be present during all sessions - we will also schedule 1-1 sessions to discuss your progress and any other support you may need.