University insight into arts and cultural careers
A week of activities are taking place to support students’ careers in the arts and cultural sectors.
The University of Sunder land is inviting a host of visiting professors to share their advice and tips as part of Creative Industries Week, November 9 to 13.
Among them are Daily Mirror editor Kevin Maguire, television writer David Quantick, digital entrepreneur Austen Atkinson, and Linda Mason, a renowned make-up artist for Jean Paul Gualtier, Thierry Mugler and Giorgio Armani.
The annual event, which has moved online this year due to COVID-19, offers students across the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries a chance to find out about different career opportunities, network with professionals and join in as many workshops as they can.
Professor Arabella Plouviez, Academic Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries, said: "Creative Industries Week is looking to be a really fabulous week this year.
“From workshops in drawing, TV and sustainable design to creative industry networking events and creative futures workshops, there are opportunities for our students to dip their toe into new subject areas, hear from some of the leading voices from across the creative industries and make a next step into their future careers.”
Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University, added: “Despite the restrictions of the pandemic and the new national lockdown, the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries has shown great ingenuity and determination in putting together Creative Industries Week.”