Creative and Cultural
The creative sector is about creating original ideas and products. Job areas include design, film and video, marketing, advertising, music, crafts, photography, computer games and animation, plus museums, galleries and performing arts.
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The creative sector is about coming up with ideas and products. It is often split into three parts.
Art – Creating objects, environments or experiences that are beautiful, interesting or bring enjoyment.
Culture – Literature, art, music, dance, theatre, that represent the traditions or the way of life of a particular people or group.
Creative Media – Content created for digital platforms.
Useful subjects are English, maths, ICT, engineering, art, music, science, psychology, design, chemistry, media. Want to Know More?Useful subjects are English, maths, ICT, engineering, art, music, science, psychology, design, chemistry, media.
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World of Work Leicester and Leicestershire | LLEP
Sector profile: the Creative and Cultural sector (llep.org.uk)
The fastest growing part of the local sector is in design and creative agencies, who have doubled their workforce in the last 10 years. Nationally the UK gaming industry is booming, its the sixth largest in the world. Locally there are 21,300 people employed in the creative sector.
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This is a popular sector and most companies are small or micro. Local employers suggest that volunteering, work experience, and talking to as many people as you can in the industry, can give you an honest insight into what the industry could look like for you.
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Creative and Cultural Jobs
Red – Formal qualifications required – GCSEs Grades 4-9, Level 3 qualifications, A levels or Degree
Amber – Some formal qualifications may be required at Level 2 depending on the employer this will vary depending on the organisation and position
Green – No formal qualification required
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Actor
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Artist
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Cinema or Theatre Attendant
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DJ (Disc Jockey)
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Entertainer
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Furniture Maker – Cabinet Maker
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Museum Assistant
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Picture Framer
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Projectionist
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Stagehand
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Studio Sound Operator
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Theatre Attendant and Front of House Assistant
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Writer
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