In celebration of National Careers Week 2024, we are looking at Plymouth’s key sectors, and today’s focus is on the creative industries.
Plymouth is home to a diverse creative industries sector, which includes creative and digital media, audio-visual, design TV and film production, visual arts, music technology and games development.
Key roles in this sector include:
graphic designer
performer
artist
broadcaster
writer.
Key skills for this sector include:
creativity
thinking out of the box
attention to detail
adaptable
passion.
For more localised information on Plymouth’s digital sector, click here for the latest Invest Plymouth Creative Industries Fact Sheet.
Looking to train in the creative industry? Outside of school-based provision, there are courses from entry-level to postgraduate qualifications. From workshops with Ocean Studios to nationally recognised qualifications with City College Plymouth, Arts University Plymouth, Plymouth Marjon University and the University of Plymouth’s Arts Institute, there are lots of ways to get started. You can also access this industry through apprenticeships. Click here for our latest Apprenticeship Bulletin.
To explore specific job roles in the creative and media industries, as well as information on salary, work patterns, the different entry routes and what skills you will need, click here to explore free resources via the National Careers Service.
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