Choosing the right and relevant career is critical to a matriculant's future
IT is known that choosing the right career path is one of the most important decisions that matriculants are facing. There are three important elements that must be considered. First, “What am I passionate about?” is a key question that should drive one’s decision-making process. The subject matter or field must be something that is cared about enough to make a long term commitment.
The second element is relevance: in these fast-changing times a career that is favourable today may be redundant tomorrow. It will be a disservice not to mention that the creative and media industries have continued to grow even during the Covid19 pandemic during which many industries have suffered great losses. Some of the biggest companies today were born in times of recession, such as the popular Google and Facebook. The media sector has become central to all industries through their marketing and communication segments. Demand for content is ever growing.
Third, choosing a college is vital. There are huge gaps between education and industry.
In more dynamic careers such as those in the media sector one may require more than a desk and chair classroom environment.
One of the leading colleges that offer accredited qualifications in the field of media studies is Creative Arts College, the education division of the South African Film Institute.
Its offerings are career aligned and practical.
Creative Arts College programmes also include all the tools the student will need to access the media sector such as demo tapes, photoshoots, show reels and an interactive portfolio. The college's offerings include music production, fashion design, film and television production, graphic design and animation, photography, radio production, performing arts and so many more. It may help to read more about opportunities and pathways on the website at www. creativearts.co.za.
Upskill and position yourself to become an asset to the growing economy with passion, relevance and education as your guide.