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Performing Arts, Media, and Journalism

Performing on stage, playing an instrument, writing articles, or communicating through visual media such as TV, film, and the Internet can all be pursued as careers. However, each field is fiercely competitive and you will need tenacity, dedication, and perseverance to succeed.

Musician

Combining musical talent with enthusiasm, determination, and a flair for performance, musicians entertain an audience with melodies and compositions.

Dancer

With an inherent feel for music, and movement, together with years of practice, dancers bring stories, themes, and emotions to life through rhythmic steps and routines.

Actor

Whether working in TV, film, and theatre, or commercials and training videos, actors use their dramatic skills to portray and develop the characters they play.

TV/Film Director

Using commercial instinct and technical expertise, the director is the creative force inspiring actors and crew to fulfil the overall vision of a TV show or film.

TV/Film Producer

Successful TV and film productions are big business. The producer ensures they make it to the screen by studying scripts, securing funding, and hiring cast and crew.

Camera Operator

Filming dramatic performances, musical pieces, news items, and nature events camera operators use technical skills and creativity to capture the scene in front of the lens.

Sound Engineer

Rigging up equipment and checking sound levels at concerts and shows, sound engineers create pitch-perfect acoustics for the listening audience.

Writer

With a mastery of story and language, writers use their creativity and research skills to produce fiction and non-fiction pieces for publication across a range of media.

Journalist

Digging up the facts behind newsworthy events, journalists are seasoned professionals who investigate every angle to get to the heart of a story.

Editor

Working with the written word across books and other media, editors have overall responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the text content in publication.