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Creative arts and design

This sector covers a diverse range of occupations, such as:

photography
illustration
animation
fine art
crafts
fashion design

Click on each career below for links to publications and websites that provide further information on each career area.

Arts and crafts

Artquest ─ opportunity listings and information on a range of topics which include; exhibiting and selling work, managing your career and working internationally
The Crafts Council directory lists opportunities, funding and courses
Prospects – for a professional insight into the careers in this industry
TARGETjobs ─ graduate career information and vacancies

Illustration and multimedia

The Association of Illustrators - advice on starting out in illustration, professional practice and industry announcements. The association also hosts workshops and events and provides portfolio feedback for registered members
The AWN Career Connections is part of the Animation World Network, and contains feature articles, interviews with professionals, galleries, discussion forums and job listings
Creative Skillset’s websites for Interactive Media , Animation and Computer Games provide information and guidance on all issues relevant to the skills, training and learning needs of these sectors. Excellent blog post on Job hunting tips from employers
Prospects – for a professional insight into the careers in this industry
TARGETjobs - graduate career information and vacancies

Fashion and textile

AGCAS Fashion and Design leaflet- with industry insights, entry requirements, potential employers and sources of vacancies.
Creative Skillset's Fashion and Textiles website provides information baout the industry, careers and training. Excellent article onJob hunting tips from employers
Drapers online - latest fashion news, job listings and information about trends
Just the job a website provided by the sector skills council for fashion and textiles - information and advice, job profiles, facts and figures about the industry and useful links and resources
Prospects – for a professional insight into the careers in this industry
TARGETjobs - graduate career information and vacancies

Photography

Association of Photographers - careers talks offered on a regular basis (for student members) and job vacancies
Creative Skillset’s Photo Imaging website provides information about the industry, careers and training. Excellent article on Job hunting tips from employers
Prospects – for a professional insight into the careers in this industry
TARGETjobs - graduate career information and vacancies

Resources covering all of the careers above

AGCAS Creative Arts and Culture leaflet- for insights on career paths covering entry and progression, typical employers, opportunities abroad and future trends.
Arts Council England – funding for organisations and individuals involved in the arts, regional arts information, news, publications and useful links
www.artshub.co.uk job vacancies and career profiles
Creative Choices - information about the creative industries, case studies, job profiles
Creative and Cultural Skills - careers advice, job vacancies and latest news covering visuals arts, design, crafts and other creative industries
The Guardian's online job listings include a section of jobs based in arts and heritage
The Noise Festival - virtual arts festival which showcases the creative talent of people aged 25 and under. The Noise Dream Jobs Project offers young people work placements with top creative companies
Transitiontradition.com - information about creative careers, work experience listings, discussion forums and events listings
The Writers & Artists Yearbook - directory of contacts and practical advice and information. A reference copy is available in the centre

After you have used these resources if you have further questions you can discuss your career plans with a member of staff, please arrange an appointment .

Careers and Employability Service

University of Nottingham
Portland Building, Level D
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 3680
fax: +44 (0) 115 951 3679
email: careers-team@nottingham.ac.uk