1.2 Research on the creative and media employment roles and requirements in London. (Sources included)

Research on Working Roles in London

Architect:

(http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/architect_job_description.jsp)

(http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/architect_entry_requirements.jsp)

Architects design buildings, sculptures, landscapes etc. The project that they choose to attain is the one that they have to control from start to finish. They can design them from scratch or take something old and improve it with a unique mind. They work very closely with their clients and the construction team so that the task is completed up to the highest standards possible.

To become an architect you need a portfolio of you doing some sort of building or designing work, excellent ICT skills, a driving license (if possible), leadership/teamwork skills, fantastic organizational skills etc.

Firm/s in London (http://www.londononline.co.uk/local/Building_and_Construction/Architects/):

Allies & Morrison

Architects (Office & Administration)

Tel: 020 7921 0100

Address: 85 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0HX

Graphic Designer:

(http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/graphic_designer_job_description.jsp)

(http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/graphic_designer_entry_requirements.jsp)

Other than an architect, a graphic designer designs products such as websites, books/magazines, product packaging, games (computer too), activities etc. Graphic designers go over the brief with the client r accountant manager that gave it to them and they have an agreement. They develop creative ideas and concepts choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the client’s objectives.

To become a graphic designer, you would need to have a degree/HND in the following (one or more) subjects:

· Graphic design

· Illustration

· 3-D design

· Fine art

· Visual art

· Photography

· Film/Television

· Communication design

Firm/s in London (http://www.londononline.co.uk/local/Media/Graphic_Design/):

2Fold Design

Designers – Graphic (Office & Administration)

Tel: 020 7928 3200

Address: 104 St Georges Road, London, SE1 6EU

3 Fish In A Tree

Designers – Graphic (Office & Administration)

Tel: 020 7928 8023

Address: Oxo Tower Wharf Barge House Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH

Contemporary Dancer:

(http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/dancer_job_description.jsp)

(http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/dancer_entry_requirements.jsp)

Being a dancer as a job is generated from an early age hobby. They use movement, gestures and body language to represent a character, situation or abstract idea to an audience (usually to the music that is accompanying them. Many dancers will need to combine part-time jobs in areas such as performing, administration and teaching.

It is very implausible that someone that has never taken a degree or course in/on dance (or has done nothing to do with dance at all) would be able to enter a dancing career.

Firm/s in London (http://www.londononline.co.uk/Dance/):

Morley College

Tel: 017 1928 8501

Address: 61 Westminister Bridge Road, London, SE1

Session Musician:

(http://pagerankstudio.com/Blog/2010/07/session-musician-job-description-careers-salary-employment-definition-education-and-training-requirements/)

(http://www.myjobsearch.com/careers/session-musician.html)

Session musicians are people that play the background music for a recording artist in a studio. The main responsibility of a session musician is to back up the leader of a group in the recording studio, commercial or sometimes even in a live concert. So that they, the session musicians, can get as much work done as possible, it has to be in their best interest to know how to play a range of different styles on a range of different instruments. It is the liability f the session musician to play what they have been told to play by the producer/leader. Although they get paid by the hour, session musicians need to be very reliable and easy to get along with.

There are no academic barriers for entry. However, having a GCSE or HND in music (production) can set the session musician apart from those with just the studio experience which is particularly relevant for session musicians who are looking to work with major labels.

Studio/s in London (http://www.londononline.co.uk/local/Music/Recording_Studios/):

Alaska@Waterloo Bridge Studio

Recording Studios (Factories & Manufacturing)

Tel: 020 7928 7440

Address: Railway Arches, 127-129 Alaska Street, London, SE1 8XE

Journalist:

(http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/broadcast_journalist_job_description.jsp)

(http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/broadcast_journalist_entry_requirements.jsp)

Journalists are responsible for investigating and gathering/reporting (big) news. Once they have all the information, they present it on news bulletins, documentaries, radio stations, television and online etc.

To become a journalist, you will need a degree in (one or more):

· Journalism

· Business

· Finance/Economics

· Government/Politics

Firm/s in London (http://www.londononline.co.uk/local/Media/Journalists/):

Mike Blake

Journalists (Business at Home)

Tel: 020 8852 3001

Address: 21 The Lawns, Lee Terrace, London, SE3 9TB

Actor:

(http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/actor_job_description.jsp)

(http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/actor_entry_requirements.jsp)

An actor/actress communicates a character and situation to an audience through speech, body language and movement. This usually involves interpreting the work of a writer under the instruction and support of a director (unless the work requires the actor/actress to improvise the reactions).

To become an actor/actress, you will need a degree in drama or a HND in performing arts.

Firm/s in London (http://www.londononline.co.uk/local/Arts_and_Culture/Theatre/):

Menier Theatre

Theatres (Sports, Leisure, Entertainment)

Tel: 020 7378 1712

Address: O’Meara Street, London, SE1 1TE

LOG: We were given a talk by Mrs Dowdey which I found very helpful and also using online job listing websites to find the businesses that are around London/Southbank. It took long to look for all these businesses and I had trouble finding them because of the internet connection not being at a good standard and also just in general I couldn't find the websites that I was actually looking for. I also had trouble posting this into my blog as there was something wrong with the actual blogger service.