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Creative and media
Set designers design and create the settings for commercials, television, theatre and films.
You can study for a higher national diploma or degree in a relevant subject, like:
Several universities, colleges and drama schools also offer courses in performing arts production or design for film and television. You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
You could learn some of the skills you need for this job through a college course like a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Production Arts. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent.
You could start as a set designer's assistant, art department trainee, prop maker or a runner in film or TV and work your way up.
Volunteering
You should find practical experience and build a portfolio of your design work to show to potential employers. You can get relevant experience by getting involved in:
You'll need:
You may:
With experience, you could work on larger and more prestigious film, TV and theatre productions.
Editorial assistants provide support at all stages of the publication process for books, journals, magazines and online content.
TV presenters introduce and host programmes, interview people and report on issues and events.
Dancers use movement to perform for live audiences or in recorded performances.
Footwear designers create new designs and sample patterns for men's, women's and children's footwear.
Marketing executives promote a company's products, services or brand.
Production assistants support producers in making film or TV programmes.
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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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