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Creative and media
Actors use speech, movement and expression to bring characters to life in theatre, film, television and radio.
You could do a foundation degree, degree or postgraduate diploma in drama, or other relevant subject like:
You'll usually need:
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Acting is very competitive and you'll need to develop your skills by getting as much practical experience of acting as possible. You could do this through:
You may be able to get funding to help with fees and living costs at a private drama school. You could also take graded exams in acting, musical theatre and performance art through Trinity College London, University of West London or London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). You'll need to get as much practical experience of acting as you can. You can provide showreels and headshots to agents and casting directors.
You'll need:
You could:
If you can show an agent you have potential they may put you forward for auditions and castings. Agents usually take a fee of about 10% to 25% from your earnings. You could take further training and move into directing, scriptwriting, drama therapy or teaching.
Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting for concerts, conferences and theatre, or in film and TV productions.
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Fashion design assistants help designers to create new materials, styles, colours and patterns for fashion brands and labels.
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Tour managers manage the travel arrangements of holidaymakers and business clients to make sure their trips run smoothly.
Fashion designers design clothing and fashion ranges.
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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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