Professional Practise 3
Setting up a Collective vs. Studio
Setting up a Collective vs. Studio
- As part of our 602 Module, Joseph and I have decided to research and develop a potential freelance studio, which we could start once we have graduated. We had a 1-2-1 session with Michaela to discuss this idea and she suggested the possibility to create a collective, rather than a studio, as this aligned more with our interests. In addition to this, Joseph had contacted the animators working on Schwa Animation and we found that they are currently under a Collective name, as they aren't officially a studio yet. This is something we have decided to consider going forwards.
- In learning this, we decided to conduct some initial research into Collectives vs Studios.
- What is a Collective?
- A group of freelance artists working together. Usually are self-employed freelancers, but don't always need to be.
- Project work is usually all on the same level. There wouldn't be the same hierarchy of roles which are seen in a studio.
- Taxes are paid individually, through freelance work.
- What is a Studio?
- People are employed on specific roles within the Studio.
- Taxes are usually paid through the studio, rather than individually in a Collective.
- A Studio is technically it's own business and would need to be set up according to Government laws.
- What is best for us?
- Joseph and I believe that the Collective will be the best starting point when everyone graduates, as this will allow people to continue to develop their portfolios and would lift any pressure on us to try starting a studio straight away, without any funding or project ideas.
- With starting as a Collective, it would also give us all a feel for the work and how we can work together going forward.
- I made some initial notes on funding and research, which would be used going forward, as a Collective. Here are the notes:
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