Creative Portal

Explore behind the scenes of film and television production, from grips and Foley artists to colourists, script supervisors and location scouts. Collaborate with students nationwide in a creative challenge, then ask industry guests questions in a live Q&A.

Work with other students to plan your own live event, exploring the creative, technical and organisational roles behind gigs, shows and festivals. Hear real stories of productions nearly falling apart and how teams keep them on track; each session earns you a badge.

Explore how packaging, logos, phones and chairs are designed in a remote session spanning graphic design, fashion, branding and products. Take on a design challenge, then quiz guest speakers from the design world in a live Q&A; attending earns you a badge.

Create an original, imaginative piece with young people across the UK in this remote one-day workshop. Hear from creative industry professionals and explore how characters and creatures become animated through interactive storytelling, plus the skills and routes into gaming and animation careers.

Explore how creative skills connect with science, medicine, sport and technology through real examples such as medical illustration and creative work for football clubs.

Work in a team to create your own campaign, exploring how creative ideas become adverts and messages that stick. Hear how advertising, media, storytelling and photography roles work together, and build badges as you take part in more online creative experiences.

Explore creative careers through freelancing, creative business and entrepreneurship in a remote session. Hear from creatives who shaped their own careers, including the mistakes and lessons behind working independently. Then develop an unusual idea alongside students from across the UK.

Hear creative-industry speakers unpack the courses, apprenticeships, portfolios and unexpected detours that shaped their careers. Get practical guidance on your next steps, then ask questions directly to people working in the industry.