Architect…
What is architect?
An architect is a person that works in the construction industry; they design new buildings, restore and conserve new buildings as well as develop new ways of using existing buildings. They are involved in construction projects from the beginning to the end. It is a very important job and involves a lot of responsibilities such as:
· Preparing and presenting design proposals to clients
· Advising clients
· Producing detailed drawings
· Negotiating with contractors and other professionals
· Attending regular meetings with clients, contractors and other specialists
· Co-coordinating the work of contractors
· Making site visits to check on progress
· Dealing with problems that might come up during building
Although some time is spent on construction sites, most architects work in an office from 9-5 earning around £25,000 - £100,000+ a year, that’s some serious cash.
What qualifications do I need?
Most subjects learnt at school are relevant to architecture however you need to have passed 5 GCSEs that in clued English Language, maths and a double or triple award in science in physics and chemistry. And come on that’s not that hard a pass is a C remember. There aren’t really any specific subjects that you need to have as long as it has a mixture of arts and sciences as well as maths. It is the same for A level although it would be good if you do A level Math’s, however not all architecture schools require it.
Where can I study?
You can study in almost any secondary school or college, but it would be a good idea to check if the college or 6th form specialise in any of the courses that you would like to do. In university you can study at Bartlett as it has a great architecture course and its right here in London.
Where could I work?
There are a number of architect firms around the country as well as London. For example Fosters and Partners, they design a variety of places, from bridges to airports, from a door handle to a leisure centre. Their work is great and inspiring, make the work place a better place. Which is in:
Riverside
22 Hester Road
London
SW11 4AN
United Kingdom
Graphic designer…
What is a graphic designer?
A graphic designer is someone that designs a product for a client, it is all about trying to portray their clients idea/message in a way the public will understand and be interested in. their work is not limited to just toys or flyers but it can include websites, packaging, books/magazines, advertising, exhibitions and the list goes on. As it is a very competitive and creative job designers need to have:
• Creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense
• Strong computer skills
• Confidence, to present and explain ideas to clients and colleagues
• An interest in graphics and typography.
They will also need to be good at:
• Finding out about the project requirements (taking a 'brief')
• Estimating the time the project will require, and providing a cost quotation
• Coming up with design concepts that fit the client's needs
• Presenting options for design treatments
• Creating final designs, working to a deadline and budget
• Amending designs according to the clients' final comments
• Proofreading and preparing designs to be sent to print
Their job is usually done in an open plan design studio, and they work Monday – Friday for around 37 hours aw week, however there may be extra hours to reach deadlines. They earn around £11,000 - £65,000 a year which is a lot of money to earn for doing creative computer work.
What qualifications do I need?
There is no set of entry requirements but it is good to do a variety of art and design projects at school and college, you will salty need 5 A-c GCSEs as well as two a level subjects with an are related subject. You may also need a HND or degree level qualification in an area of design, however it is not always about your qualifications when applying for a job but about your portfolio and pervious experience.
Where could I study?
There are a number of places where you could study graphic design in university. Such as LCC, which is the London College of communications, they have a good course of graphic design there and can be found on http://www.lcc.arts.ac.uk/graphic_design_school.htm
Where cold I work?
Their numerous places and products that a graphic designer can work for. For example a graphic designer could work for a company such as IPC media, which the leading magazine publishing magazine and you would be working in the advertising of different products or themes.
Contemporary dancer…
What is a contemporary dancer?
A contemporary dancer is someone who professionally dances to music at concerts, commercials, TV shows, and music videos the do a range of things. This dance contains a range of different techniques and styles used and can be danced to almost any type of music. Their job is quite exciting as it is very creative, however it is known for its long hours and many of the dancers time is spent in rehearsals, so it would be better if the dancer is very passionate about their job. Dancers would need:
· A good sense of rhythm and timing
· Motivation, talent and creativity
· Good general health and excellent physical fitness
· To work well in a team
· To love movement, music and performing
And earn around £300 a week however more experienced or solo workers may earn more depending on their reputations.
What qualifications would I need?
You would need the minimum of 5 A-C GCSE grades however depending on your talent they may not be needed. You may also need an upper second-class degree in dance or another subject with a major dance component. And then at university you would need to study contemporary dance.
Where could I study?
It would be good if you studied at a performing arts based secondary school or college such as the Brits. However if you go to dance classes it will also work in your favour when it comes to university interviews. A good university to study contemporary dance is at London Contemporary dance school where you will learn how to further improve your skills.
Where could I work?
There are numerous groups/places you could work in however a lot of them require an audition. For example you could work in the west end in the different musicals going on down there. You could apply for different talent shows such as Britain’s got talent for a chance to be recognised.
Journalist…
What is a journalist?
A journalist is a person that seeks out information from the public, celebrities and government. Their job is to search and find information quickly and then report it in a way that will interest readers and they must not lie. It is a very competitive job, as you have to work against other journalists to find the story before they do. There is always the constant pressure of hitting the deadlines, so if you’re good at that this is the job for you. Salaries for this type of job vary from around £12,000 - £80,00 or more for top journalists on national news. A journalist work place varies, as they need to be where ever the news is, they generally work for around 39 hours a week but will usually do extra hours to meet deadlines and work around the clock. They need to be:
· A good sense of rhythm and timing
· Motivation, talent and creativity
· Good general health and excellent physical fitness
· To work well in a team
· To love movement, music and performing
What qualifications do I need?
You will need a minimum if 5 A – C Gases including English and Maths, you may also need 3 A levels or equivalent preferably including English. You will then need to go on to study journalism in university.
Where would I need to study?
You can study at almost any school or college, as they will all do English which an important subject in this area. When going to university you can also study at most places such as the imperial college which is a really university situated here in London.
Where could I work?
There are so many different places a journalist could work such as the mirror, the times, all newspapers, magazines news shows. It all depends on you as a person and what type of news you would like to be reporting, from fashion to politics, it’s a wide sector it is about you and you preferences.
Actor…
What does an actor do?
An actor acts, they read a play/scriptwriter and try to interpret this role and act it out in a way that is believable and that the public will understand. They work in different places such as on a stage, TV or film. A lot f their time is spent rehearsing and memorising lines. It is not certain how many hours they will spend a week doing this but earn a minimum of £360 a week. This will depend on their part, reputation ad experience. Actors need to have:
• Talent
• To be self-disciplined and hardworking
• To work well in a team
• A strong, trained voice
• An interest in performing and the art of acting.
What qualifications do I need?
You would need to be talented it and passionate for this job. You will need 5 A – C grades however your talent may out shine this. It would be good to study drama in both GCSE and then A level and take part in different school plays as well as drama classes out side of school.
Where can I study?
It would be good if you studied at a performing arts based secondary school or college such as the Brits. However if you go to drama classes it will also work in your favour when it comes to university interviews. A good university to study contemporary dance is at London Contemporary dance school where you will learn how to further improve your skills.
Where could I work?
There are a number of places you can work depending n where you want to act this could be in theatres, movies, presenting or TV commercials. You will have to do a lot of job-hunting looking for auditions; an agent will be good for that.
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