The
Creative and Media sector is very wide ranging - from the entertainment industry, publishing, arts and crafts to marketing and advertising. The main areas are:
- Advertising
- Crafts
- Design
- Music
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
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.
(Source: jobs4u)This area looks at just four different job areas in the Creative and Media sector, with three possible career routes for each:
You can get your qualifications by taking vocational courses or studying while in employment as well as by the more traditional full time education route. The important thing is to choose a route that suits you.
Remember these are career pathways, and you usually take a break from study and get on or off the pathway at any point!
Mature students without formal qualifications are advised to talk to their local
nextstep provider. One year Access to Higher Education courses give adults without formal qualifications the chance to study at degree level. Contact individual colleges and universities to discuss their entry requirements.