Introduction to careers in the creative industries

Introduction to careers in the creative industries
Introduction to careers in the creative industries
Module type
e-learning
Estimated time
45 minutes
Career stages
Entry

This module was created by Discover! Creative Careers the national programme working to inspire and inform 11–18-year-olds and those that support their career decisions.

It is designed to provide an overview of the creative industries to those who deliver careers advice, so you can confidently advise and guide young people into careers that align with their interests and skillsets.

ScreenSkills is the lead delivery partner for Discover! Creative Careers.

Course content

In this module, you’ll learn about:

  • which sectors make up the creative industries, and where in the UK they can be found
  • what roles and opportunities there are in the creative industries
  • what education and training are needed for roles in the creative industries
  • which skills and personal attributes are valued by the creative industries

Who is this course for?

This module is designed for careers advisors and those who deliver careers advice in schools, further education (FE) colleges and other educational settings in the UK.

We recommend completing this module in one sitting. However, if this is not possible your progress will be saved, and when you come back you will be taken to the last screen you completed.

When you’re ready, hit the ‘Start’ button to begin.

Our funders

This module was funded by UK Government