WHAT IS MYOM?

MYOM is an experimental, self-directed creative learning system designed to support individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, in bridging the gap between creative education and industry. It provides a space for participants to develop their portfolios and practices within a supportive, interdisciplinary community.

The project exists to support anyone from an under-represented background, who has faced any barrier to industry or education, in forging a career in the arts through a self-built, industry-sourced year of learning.

HOW IT WORKS?

Make Your Own Masters is an 18 months experimental learning system. Run on a part-time basis, learners will source briefs, mentorship and space directly from industry to build a bespoke year of education and simultaneously a professional network.

Starting with a 2-month onboarding period, there are two planned, 2-month breaks over the summer and Christmas periods, allowing participants time pick up additional paid work. The basis for this is to remove financial barriers to learning especially while living within a city. This schedule in total provides 12 months of part-time, hands-on learning.

MYOM offers a series of sessions focused on achieving a sustainable work/life/learning balance, designed to help you build your practice, expand your network, and create new opportunities all while sustaining yourself financially.

You’ll also have personal 1:1 sessions with the MYOM founder and alumni, plus specialised training and talks from external industry supporters and partners, who have all donated their time and expertise to the project.

Over all, MYOM provides a community and structure to help you shape your own unique year of learning. The program concludes with each participant defining their own ‘Masters’ and adopting a new creative title that reflects their journey and growth all presented in a final show, traditionally held at Somerset House.

For more information, visit Make Your Own Masters