Today our Media, Art and Photography students had the pleasure of welcoming Laura from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), who visited our school to deliver an inspiring session on the value and vibrancy of careers within the creative sector.

Laura shared a fascinating insight into the ever‑expanding world of creative industries, highlighting just how many opportunities exist for young people who are passionate about visual arts, design, media, and storytelling. Students explored the wide range of career pathways from film production and animation to fine art, photography, creative writing, architecture, and beyond.

What resonated most was the emphasis on how creativity shapes the world we live in. Laura discussed the huge variety of roles within the creative field: from roles in digital media, advertising, graphic design, game development and photography, to careers behind the scenes such as set design, costume, editing, concept art, and technical production. Students were encouraged to see the creative sector not as a single path, but as a rich network of possibilities where their ideas, perspectives and skills can truly thrive.

We are grateful to Laura and Arts University Bournemouth for offering our students such a valuable glimpse into their potential futures. They will be back in this Wednesday 21^st January, to attend our annual Careers Fair.