FutureCreative 2024

Programme details

FutureCreative is a collaboration between XpoNorth Digital and UHI, where students can connect with the creative sector, explore new ideas, develop relationships, and build professional futures, and during November we'll be running two interactive sessions for creative economy students to join, helping them think creatively about their future career.

Creative Futures: Session 1

19 November 12 – 1pm by MS Teams

Meet the Agencies: Session 2

26 November 12 – 1pm by MS Teams

 

Creative Futures - launching your career beyond university

Creative Futures: Launching Your Career Beyond University

26 November 12 – 1pm by MS Teams

This interactive workshop is designed for students in the creative industries who are ready to take the next step in turning their academic skills into a thriving professional career. Whether you're studying design, screen, media, fine arts, music, or any other creative field, this session will guide you through the key steps of navigating the transition from university to the working world with confidence and creativity.

Areas Covered:

• Creating Your Unique Creative Identity: Learn how to define and showcase what makes you stand out in the competitive creative industry.
• The In-Demand Skills Employers Want: Learn what creative employers are really looking for in the current market, including technical abilities, adaptability, and digital fluency.
• Navigating the Job Market: Tips on finding opportunities — whether you're looking at agencies, studios, freelancing, or starting your own creative venture. Learn how to leverage internships, part-time gigs, and freelance work to build your reputation.
• Networking and Building Relationships: Master the art of networking in creative industries — how to make meaningful connections, collaborate with others, and open doors to future opportunities.
• Breaking Through the Challenges: Understand the common challenges faced by new creatives entering the field, and hear strategies for overcoming them, including imposter syndrome, self-promotion, and setting boundaries.
• Future-Proofing Your Career: Tips and strategies on how to stay relevant in an industry where trends, tools, and platforms evolve quickly. Discover how innovation and digital technology are transforming traditional creative roles and shaping new opportunities in the industry.
• Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Explore how traditional creative skills remain essential while integrating new technologies and digital tools to stay competitive.
• Opportunities in a Changing Market: Understand the types of businesses and services that are thriving, and how to position yourself to tap into new creative opportunities.

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is ideal for creative industry students and recent graduates who are eager to understand the evolving landscape of their field and want to gain practical tools for launching a successful career in the face of rapid change.

Visit Handshake to register for the Creative Futures Session 2