University of Portsmouth CCI Creative Careers Centre

Great to see Portsmouth student Kian has got his name in the credits of Rare Ltd Sea of Thieves during his software engineering placement. Would you like to replace him at Rare in 2022?

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Placement Experience: Software Engineer at Rare - Kian Bennett Computer Games Technology student, Kian Bennett, on his placement experience at the games company

Our friends at BAFTA are calling all new starters in film, TV and games! is now live! Hear from the best in the business on everything from casting and composing to freelancing and how to pitch. View the full schedule and sign up here:

Guru Live 2021 Our festival for emerging talent in film, games and TV is back in November, all online and all for free.

"I was given new projects based on my interests and abilities. There has not been a single day when I felt I was an intern."

Krit, Computer Animation & VFX student on placement at Gillette P&G Careers 👇

Placement experience: Research & Development Intern at Gillette - Krit Singhania Computer Animation and VFX student, Krit, on his placement experience

From Portsmouth Self-employed Placement to officially launching their own games studio after graduation. Some great tips from Waving Bear Studio 👇

Lessons learnt from launching a studio while at university Waving Bear Studio's co-founders talk about the challenges of transitioning from student to becoming your own boss

Competition time! Elstree Studios is inviting members of the public to help them name their new state of the art Soundstages. 'Stagy McStageface' anyone?

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Calling aspiring drama writers from under-represented backgrounds including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and disabled people...

ITV's Original Voices, is returning!

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Do you want to work as a runner and get your foot on the career ladder in the screen industries?

Film London has shared their Runners Bootcamp - watch now:
https://filmlondon.org.uk/latest/film-london-masterclass-a-runners-bootcamp

Presented by our Equal Access Network and BFI NETWORK

Film London Masterclass: A Runners Bootcamp | Film London Hear from panelists Carissa Thorne, Tom P**n, Nikita Dosanjh, Tayo Odesanya and Beth Bacon, on how to best navigate a film set as a runner and make the mos

"The highlight of my course has been going on placement – I am so grateful for the experience and the support of the Creative Careers team. My placement was at The rpa group , a global architecture and design and project management consultancy. I learned new design software, was introduced to the professional side of a practice and had a great team to support me on my learning journey."

Sohavi, Interior Architecture and Design graduate

Sohavi Kaur Bhamber Find out more about Sohavi Kaur Bhamber's experience studying in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.

"Going into my placement I was struggling with finding my place in the world of illustration, but I left as a confident graphic and web designer with professional skills that have been so valuable in my studies and in my freelance work. I still work part time for ZPos and absolutely love it!"

Madison, Illustration graduate

Madison Ford Find out more about Madison Ford's experience studying in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.

"I enjoyed applying my skills to a role I’d never tried before. I gained a better insight into what the marketing industry might be like, and it even made me consider film marketing as a potential backup career."

Cristian, Film Production graduate and former placement student

Cristian Ionut Necula Find out more about Cristian Ionut Necula's experience studying in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.

"Taking the year out on placement is the best thing you could ever do; you learn more about yourself. Parts of you are tested and highlighted, and these experiences all come together well. When you return to university, you return with a hunger to achieve more than you actually set out to achieve. You can say you rebirth your passions and ambitions while finding new ones."

Aku, Architecture graduate and former placement student

Aku Mandeya Find out more about Aku Mandeya's experience studying in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.

"The lecturers have always pushed us to do what makes us happy and excited. My work experience taught me to be playful when it comes to art."

Aurora, Photography graduate and former placement student

Aurora Way Find out more about Aurora Way's experience studying in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.