Create your future – London

Room A

10:30 – 11:00 – Studying at a conservatoire
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
What exactly is the difference between a university and a conservatoire? Learn more about how conservatoires train practitioners of the arts.

11:15 – 11:45 – Lighting/Sound/Music: what jobs (and study opportunities) exist in the arts industries?
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
For anyone interested in lighting, sound or music, this session details the wide range of options open to you and how studying can open up future job prospects.

12:00 – 12:30 – Applying to university through UCAS​
UCAS
This session will give students an understanding of their UCAS journey, the deadlines associated with the application process and key information about the personal statement.

12:45 – 13:15 – Auditions do's and don’ts​
University of Northampton
Students can receive guidance and advice on preparing and performing well for their auditions.

13:30 – 14:00 – Student finance
UCAS
This session provides students with information about what support is available to them, along with helpful tips on budgeting for university life.

14:15 – 14:45 – To the stage and beyond: employment opportunities in technical production arts​
Mountview
A look into the many industries and employment options on offer to technical theatre graduates.

Room B

10:30 – 11:00 – Careers in the British film industry
Brighton Film School
Detailing the wide range of careers, as well as progression advice for studying film production at higher education level.

11:15 – 11:45 – Fashion – the breadth of degrees and career options available​
Solent University
The aim of this seminar is to give students an insight into the fashion industry, the vast range of degrees available for them to study, and what this can lead to once completed.

12:00 – 12:30 – Thrive – creative careers
University for the Creative Arts
This seminar is all about myth-busting, with regards to studying the arts. We'll talk about how exciting studying the arts can be, and reassures students, that there are plenty of jobs in the creative industries.

12:45 – 13:15 – Preparing your portfolio​
Norwich University of the Arts
An overview of compiling creative portfolios for interviews, looking at both physical and digital presentation methods.

13:30 – 14:00 – Working in the film and TV industry​
London Film Academy
Discover the wide range of roles in the film and TV industry, with top tips on pursuing a filmmaking career.

14:15 – 14:45 – What is architectural technology?​​
Solent University
The role of architectural technologists is crucial to the successful realisation of projects from inception to completion. This seminar aims to provide an overview of the discipline, and the role of  architectural technologies as specialists in the technology of architecture.

Room A

10:30 – 11:00 – Audition do's and don'ts
University of Northampton
Students can receive guidance and advice on preparing and performing well for their auditions.

11:15 – 11:45 – Emerging careers in creative communication​
Ravensbourne University London
Examining the mindsets and skillsets that are required to work in the fastest growing employment sector of the UK creative industries.

12:00 – 12:30 – Applying to university through UCAS​
UCAS
This session will give students an understanding of their UCAS journey, the deadlines associated with the application process and key information about the personal statement.

12:45 – 13:15 – Studying at a conservatoire
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
What exactly is the difference between university and conservatoire? Learn more about how conservatoires train practitioners of the arts.

13:30 – 14:00 – Student finance
UCAS
This session provides students with information about what support is available to them, along with helpful tips on budgeting for university life.

14:15 – 14:45 – The music business – a wealth of opportunity
Canterbury Christ Church University
Discussing alternative music careers to composing and performing including instrument and recording technology development, broadcast, online and physical music delivery, publishing, promotion and marketing.

Room B

10:30 – 11:00 – Fashion – the breadth of degrees and career options available
Solent University
The aim of this seminar is to give students an insight into the fashion industry, the vast range of degrees available for them to study, and what this can lead to once completed.

11:15 – 11:45 – Working in the film and TV industry​
London Film Academy
Discover the wide range of roles in the film and TV industry, with top tips on pursuing a filmmaking career.

12:00 – 12:30 – Careers in the creative industries​
Creative Skillset
There are twice as many jobs being created in the creative industries than in any other sector. Find out how you can be part of it.

12:45 – 13:15 – Perfecting your portfolio​
De Montfort University
Your portfolio is an important visual tool to communicate your potential, suitability, and passion for the course you would like to study.

13:30 – 14:00 – From course to career – the creative world of interior design​​
KLC School of Design
This talk will present different interior design career paths, how to get the most out of your chosen institutions careers department and what future employers will be looking for.

14:15 – 14:45 – Where can a creative degree take you?​​​
Plymouth College of Art
Discussing and discovering the huge variety of opportunities in the creative industry.

10:30 – 11:00 – Mister Lees (performance)
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
At ICMP, your future is yours – you'll graduate feeling inspired, with connections, self-confidence and a head-start in your music career. See image

11:15 – 11:45 – Photography – making a statement through photography (interactive workshop)
University of Derby
An introduction to the expansive possibilities of photography, and how you can make an important cultural contribution through unique study opportunities at university-level.

12:00 – 12:30 – Fashion and the environment – thinking differently​ (interactive workshop)
Falmouth University
Using the innovative principles of geometric pattern cutting to reduce material waste in garment design.

Please note: there is a maximum capacity of 20 people for this workshop. All workshops are first-come first-serve, so please ensure you arrive early if you would like to attend.

12:45 – 13:15 – Draw life​​ (interactive workshop)
Royal Drawing School
Drawing is a crucial route to innovation across the creative disciplines. Join us for this large-scale collaborative drawing session.

13:30 – 14:00 – Alice Marshall – Dance (interactive workshop)
University of Derby
Join Alice Marshall for a fast paced, energetic, contemporary dance workshop, which gives you a taster of what is explored on the University of Derby's BA(Hons) Dance degree. Please wear clothes you can move freely in.

14:15– 14:45 – Creative advertising​ (interactive workshop)
Falmouth University
Generating an advertising concept with participants, to make people see a product in a completely different way.

Please note: there is a maximum capacity of 20 people for this workshop. All workshops are first-come first-serve, so please ensure you arrive early if you would like to attend.

10:30 – 11:00 – Mister Lees (performance)
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
At ICMP, your future is yours – you'll graduate feeling inspired, with connections, self-confidence and a head-start in your music career. See image

11:15 – 11:45 – Illustration – telling stories through art (interactive workshop)
University of Derby
Pictorial exploration of the narrative and journalistic qualities of contemporary illustration showing the exciting opportunities available studying the subject at degree-level.

12:00 – 12:30 – From text to song​ (interactive workshop)
University of West London
Practical workshop investigating text, and how this informs the singing voice.

12:45 – 13:15 – Fashion photography​ (interactive workshop)
Falmouth University
Investigating themes of fashion style and photographic representation surrounding portraiture and the body.

Please note: there is a maximum capacity of 30 people for this workshop. All workshops are first-come first-serve, so please ensure you arrive early if you would like to attend.

13:30 – 14:00 – Photography – making a statement through photography​​ (interactive workshop)
University of Derby
An introduction to the expansive possibilities of photography, and how you can make an important cultural contribution through unique study opportunities at university-level.