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5th November
10:00 to 12:00
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Pitching, Presence & Practice

5th November 10:00 to 12:00
Get future ready with this interactive workshop that helps you shape your first pitch, build confidence in your voice, and understand how to leverage student media and your online presence. Explore how the way you present yourself now can open doors, define your practice, and set the tone for opportunities beyond university.

This workshop, led by Davey Brett – a freelance journalist and commercial copywriter based in Manchester – introduces students to the art of pitching: the ability to communicate your ideas, your practice, and your potential in a clear, engaging, and professional way. Davey’s work has been featured in The Guardian, VICE, Esquire, Shortlist, Mundial, Huck, The Face, and The Fence, bringing first-hand experience of how to stand out in competitive creative industries.

Through interactive activities, you will develop and present your own “first pitch”, experimenting with frameworks and approaches that help you articulate who you are, what you do, and why it matters. You will also work collaboratively with peers, offering and receiving constructive feedback to sharpen your message and build confidence in speaking about your work.

The session concludes with reflection on your personal and professional presence, including the role of digital and social spaces in shaping how others perceive your practice. By the end, you will have crafted a mini pitch, gained strategies to strengthen your profile, and built skills that will support your transition into future creative industries, placements, and graduate opportunities.

Associated Badges:

In A Nutshell...

  • Pitch Skills... learn how to craft and deliver a compelling first pitch for your ideas and practice
  • Build Confidence... develop your voice and present yourself with clarity and impact
  • Leverage Media... explore how student media and platforms can support your future career
  • Reflect Online... consider how your digital presence represents you as a creative professional
  • Connect... share experiences and feedback with peers in an interactive, in-person session
  • Future Ready... gain transferable skills that prepare you for opportunities beyond university
  • Earn up to 10 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • place 10:00 to 12:00 on 05/11/25 - LW 303
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    In this workshop, you'll develop your first pitch, get hands-on feedback, and explore how to present yourself and your work confidently as you prepare for opportunities beyond university.