Interested in a career in creative industries?
Play the Wonder What quiz to find out which creative career best suits you!
Find out about the range of roles, the prospect of work, and where to go for further information at Discover! Creative Careers.
Interested in a career in film and TV?
Listen to Martin Scorsese talking to the BAFTAs about his advice for beginners.
Want to make video games? Interested in music?
Watch this games masterclass on The Art of Storytelling through Music in video games!
Become a Young Craft Citizen!
A collective of 16-30 year olds interested in shaping the future of craft, design and making in the UK.
“We know it can be difficult to get started in a creative career. Young Craft Citizens works with young people to create alternative pathways into the craft and creative sectors. We build young people’s creative, professional and leadership skills, particularly investing in those impacted by racism, classism, ableism and the intersection of these forms of discrimination.”
Read different Craft Career Profiles
Find out more about you can start a career in the craft sector.
Meet Eric
is designed to help young people gain experience for their portfolio and CVs. They help young creatives with a goal of getting a career in the creative industries, but who aren’t quite ready to apply to a job.
Top Tips
Get involved in local activities and opportunities. The more experience you have, the better! Check out what’s happening near you on our Opportunities page.
Apply for local grant programmes such as Farnham Maltings ‘No Strings Attached’ which aims to help young people aged 18-25 make their first piece of professional theatre and explore a potential career within the arts.
Have Fun! The most important thing is that you have fun whilst being involved in creative activities. Arts and culture activities are great for your well-being.