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Creative and media
Prop makers create objects for use in films, TV programmes and the theatre.
You could take a foundation degree or degree in:
Volunteering
Volunteering for student productions, festivals and amateur theatre is a good way to get experience and make contact with people working in the industry, which could help when looking for jobs.
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Your day-to-day tasks may include:
With experience, you could move into set design, production design or stage management.
Directors of photography (DoPs) manage lighting and camera crews on TV and film productions to create the right look and feel for images.
Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new manufacturing ideas and systems.
Model makers design and create 3D models for TV and film, and for use in engineering, construction and architecture.
Knitters produce garments, soft furnishings and accessories by hand and on knitting machines.
Wardrobe assistants help to make, find and look after clothes and costumes used in theatre, film and TV productions.
Sales managers organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives to work towards agreed targets.
If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you. This role involves supporting the 4Studio production team by coordinating digital content projects, managing budgets and schedules, organising logistics for shoots, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and streamlining production processes to help bring creative ideas to life.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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