Creative Industries
Creative Industries is a broad sector and includes careers in film, television, music, radio, advertising, computer games, art, design, fashion and performing arts.
Opportunities exist in large organisations like the BBC as well as much smaller independent companies. A wealth of different skills is needed in this industry, from creative and technical abilities to business and sales skills.
Some areas are highly competitive. Those who succeed in the creative industries or make a name for themselves don’t rely just on their talent and have usually continued their learning. Although creative flair is essential for nearly all jobs, a strong commercial awareness, good business skills, team work and computer literacy are also important, particularly for those who are self-employed.
This Curriculum Group encompasses 25 Further Education/sixth form colleges and 5 universities. It includes courses within the Creative Industries areas at each of these institutions.
The group meets regularly to discuss related issues and plan projects that will assist the progression of vocational learners. Its members consist of staff from the colleges and universities, and from the local industry sector.
Publications and links to useful sites
Click here for our Career Guide for Creative Industries (pdf)
Access all areas: Storyboard guides to the media industries (link to Skillset website)
Click here for 'Pro Tools' poster (pdf)
The Creative Industries Curriculum Group is supporting the DV Mission, a 48 hour film competition, taking place between Friday 30 October and Sunday 1 November. Approximately 25 teams will join this event, and create a short film from a brief given on the first day.
The standard of teams range from professionals to total amateurs. There is also a day's training for participants. It is free to enter. This is a great CPD opportunity that takes place every year. See the website for more details: www.dvmission.co.uk
Contact
The Creative Industries Curriculum Group is led by Southampton Solent University. For more information contact Louise Howson by email at louise.bates@solent.ac.uk or by telephone on 023 8031 9063.
Next meeting: TBC
Minutes from the last meeting are available here