Barton Peveril Sixth Form College hosted its annual Careers in Creative Day on Thursday 24th October. This event gave students an opportunity to learn and be inspired by professionals across the arts, media, and creative industries.
The event featured a full line-up of talks from a diverse range of guest speakers – from musicians, filmmakers, and photographers to journalists, producers, and game designers. All of whom shared their unique personal career journeys and advice for aspiring creatives.
Students were able to connect and interact with a panel of experts, encouraging them to think more deeply about their future careers, and the best pathways to get there. The experts each explored key topics, including getting started in the industry, an insight into what it’s like to work in the creative sector, how to develop multiple income streams, designing portfolios, as well as highlighting current opportunities in the industry that students can get involved in to further their careers.
Guest speakers included:
| Gavin Munn | Music Industry |
| Andrew Pate | News & Sports reporting for ITV |
| Simon Bray | Winchester-based Photographer |
| Rowan Johnson | Managing Director of Southpoint Films |
| Annie Durwood | Founder & Creative Director at Antivenin Games |
| John Quinn | Journalist & Radio Station Owner |
| Louise Birchall | Theatre, Live Events Production & Technical Management |
| Rob French | Foundation Art Diploma Subject Leader |
| Drew Hyndman & Hannah Walsh | Multi Platform Producer and Former Apprentice for The BBC |
Throughout the day, students gained valuable insights into the realities of working in creative fields, hearing first-hand how passion, persistence, and adaptability can lead to exciting and fulfilling careers.