On Friday 3 May Carshalton College hosted its first ever Creative Industries Day.
The day involved two trial World Skills Competitions for College students in photography and graphic design as well as a number of workshops and presentations focusing on careers in the creative industries centered on access to the games industry, television editing, advertising and photography.
Industry professionals from Sky TV and The Disney Channel attended and spoke to students and visitors about the realities of working in the industry. Charlie Birchmore, Editorial Photographer and Tim Allen, Stop Motion Animator also presented at the event and offered sound advice to those interested in pathing a career in the industry.
Various exhibitors attended from Universities and industry organisations to speak to students and visitors on options available to them and offer advice on the industry.
"This was the first Creative Industries Day we have held at Carshalton College and we are delighted how successful it was. We intend to make this an annual event and grow the number of industry speakers and workshops and demonstrations so those students who want a career in this demanding industry are given the greatest opportunity to succeed." Mark Gatehouse, Carshalton College Tutor
