E39: Creative courses at university – passion to profession

10/03/2025 47 min Temporada 1 Episodio 39
E39: Creative courses at university – passion to profession

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E39: Creative courses at university – passion to professionIn this episode, we’re shining a spotlight on creative courses at university – from art and design to media, music, performing arts and beyond.We’ve brought together a panel of experts and students to explore what creative courses really offer, and how they can lead to rewarding careers across a whole range of industries.We’ll cover:What creative courses actually are – and why they’re worth consideringBusting common myths – like whether creative graduates struggle to find jobs or earn a decent salaryThe unique experiences creative students get at university – from hands-on projects to industry connectionsThe skills creative students develop, and how they open doors to flexible careersThe support available – from networking and work placements to advice on freelancing and running your own businessAnd, as always, we’ll ask our panel: knowing what they know now, what advice would they give their younger selves when deciding whether to apply for a creative course at university?If you’re passionate about creativity and wondering where it could take you, this episode is packed with advice, insights and real-life experiences to help you decide if a creative course could be your perfect fit.Tune in now to discover how a creative degree can turn passion into profession!Featuring:Gavin Spoors, Regional Student Recruitment Officer at Norwich University of the ArtsKarl Markey-Lee, Final Year Acting student at Guildhall School of Music & DramaLily Rice, Access and Participation Manager, Guildhall School of Music & DramaSky-Anna, Design for Publishing student at Norwich University of the ArtsStudents, Parents, Carers and Teachers - please access these FREE resources:Uni Taster DaysThe Students' Guide to University BrochureThe Parents’ Guide to University BrochureThe Teachers' Guide to University BrochureUniversity event incentive platformUniversity Jargon BusterUniversity Subject Guide Videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.