The Creative Industries

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
R/617/1185
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
48 hours

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Know about the different sectors within the creative industries.

Structure of the Creative Industries: 

  • Geographical scope (international, national, local)
  • Size (large, small-size and medium-size businesses, sole traders, external contractors)
  • Structure (public, private, cross-sector)

Industry Sectors of the Creative Industries:

  • Television
  • Film
  • Music
  • Radio
  • Print
  • Interactive media
  • Computer games
  • Photography
  • Advertising
  • Crafts
  • Visual arts

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe the different sectors within the creative industries.

  • 1.2

    Outline the structure of different organisations within the creative industries.

2. — Know about job roles in the different sectors of the creative industries.

Different types of employment in the Creative Industries:


  • Contracts (full-time, part time, temporary, fixed term, freelance)
  • Conditions (onsite/location, remotely / from home, shift work, office hours, irregular and anti-social hours)
  • Pay (salaried, hourly, pay on completion)

Sector Skills Councils:


  • Skillset
  • Creative and Cultural Skills
  • Associated unions
  • Careers services

Job roles in the Creative Industries:


  • Technical
  • Creative
  • Managerial
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Administration
  • Financial

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify different types of employment in the creative industries.

  • 2.2

    Describe job roles in one of the creative industries sectors.

3. — Know about employment opportunities in the creative industries.

Methods of recruitment:


  • Job searches
  • Newspapers
  • Trade press
  • Internet
  • Word of mouth
  • Promotion
  • Networking
  • Personal contacts

Professional requirements:


  • Skills
  • Qualifications (Level, under graduate, post graduate, professional)
  • Training
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Upskilling
  • On the job training
  • Internships

Transferable skills:


  • Personal attributes
  • Time management
  • Punctuality
  • Knowledge base
  • Skills base
  • Efficiency
  • Self-presentation
  • Working with others

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe recruitment methods used in the creative industries.

  • 3.2

    Outline the skills and qualifications required for different job roles within one of the sectors within the creative industries.