What are the
Creative Arts?
The creative industries are those industries which have their origin in individual creativity,
skill and talent. The creative arts are part of the booming creative industries of the UK
that are now worth £84 billion per year to the UK economy. Since 2014, the gross value
added of the creative industries has increased by 7%.
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What Creative Arts courses could
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Interactive Digital Design
Technical Theatre Arts
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How will Creative Arts courses support
a successful career?
1) Higher and Further education- Creative Arts students
were accepted onto a range of courses at excellent
institutions such as Central Saint Martins, Norwich
University of the Arts, Hertfordshire, Goldsmiths,
Bournemouth and Falmouth Universities, London
College of Fashion, LCC and Slade.
2) Employment and Training- Creative Arts students
have gained employment with the prestigious Royal,
Albert Hall, Marvel, PRG XL Video, Ralph Lauren,
BBC, ITV, Delta Sound, White Light, Britannia Row,
Facebook and Instagram.
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