Creative and Media Employment Roles and Requirements in London
Here I am explaining about the different jobs that are in the creative and media jobs in London. These are the results of my findings:
Different Jobs
Architect
Job description
Architects work in the construction industry and are involved with designing new buildings, extensions or alterations to existing buildings, or advising on the restoration and conservation of old properties. They can work on individual buildings or on large redevelopment schemes, and can be responsible for the design of the surrounding landscape.
Architects work closely with their client and users to make sure that projected designs match their needs, and are functional, safe and economical. They usually control a project from start to finish and work with a number of construction professionals, including surveyors and engineers, producing drawings and specifications that the construction team works to.
Responsibilities
· preparing tender documents for contracts;
· project managing and co-coordinating the work of contractors;
· controlling a project from start to finish;
· regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget;
· resolving problems and issues that arise during construction;
· ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is limited.
· keeping within financial budgets and deadlines;
· producing detailed workings, drawings and specifications;
· specifying the nature and quality of materials required;
· preparing tender applications and presentations;
· negotiating with contractors and other professionals;
· preparing applications for planning and building control departments
Qualifications
You will usually need GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above and a few schools of architecture ask for maths or a science at A-level, so do check the entry requirements of individual schools.
Schools of architecture will express their offer in terms of the UCAS tariffs, but typically you will need at least two subjects at A level or one A and two AS levels, which should be drawn from academic fields of study.
Many Schools of Architecture also recognise other further education qualifications such as BTEC National Diplomas.
Graphic Designer
Job description
Graphic designers produce design solutions to communicate client messages with high visual impact. Graphic design solutions are required for a huge variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters, computer games, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity (e.g. giving organisations a visual 'brand').
A graphic designer works to a brief agreed with the client or account manager. They develop creative ideas and concepts choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the client's objectives.
The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
Responsibilities
working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.
• proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
• contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
• demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;
Dancer
Job description
Dancers use movement, gesture and body language to portray a character, situation or abstract concept to an audience, usually to the accompaniment of music. This normally involves interpreting the work of a choreographer, although it may sometimes require improvisation.
Dancers work in a variety of genres ranging from classical ballet and West End musicals to contemporary dance. A dancer's role may involve education or therapy, as well as performance.
Dancing is a competitive and physically demanding career, which often involves periods of unemployment and underemployment. Many dancers will need to combine part-time jobs in areas such as performing, administration and teaching.
Qualifications
Anatomy Diploma (Compulsory for students wanting to take a dance teaching qualification)
I.D.T.A Professional Dance Teaching qualifications in: Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Freestyle, and
Dance Exercise.
Trinity Guildhall Singing (65 UCAS points)
Trinity Guildhall Performance Acting (65 UCAS points)
Trinity Guildhall Communication and Text (65 UCAS points)
Trinity Guildhall Musical Theatre (65 UCAS points)
Course Hours - Students train between 22 - 26 hours per week
We had some people visit us at the college they were:
• Marcel Pusey (Bassistry + producer)
• Paul Mardles (Journalist – sub editor on Observer Music Monthly
• Akala (Rap artist + Channelle Newman Sony Hip Hop Shakespeare Company)
• Victoria Warwick (Radio Advertising)
• Marcina Arnold (Voice Coach)
• Kevin Leo (Song Writer)
From these people, I have learned that the creative and media industry is:
• A growing industry with lots in it you can do
• An industry where there is lots you can enjoy about it
• It has a lot of potential in it where many people can succeed with whatever their talent is
Review of Clash of The Titans 2010 at The Imax
