There are verities of jobs that are available within London. Many of which, vary few people know a lot of information about, like what qualifications are needed, where to study, how long it takes to study and how much money is earned in that specific career path.
For example:
• Architects
• Graphic designers
• Journalists
• Dancers
• Musicians
• Actors
In London, there are many universities that offer architecture for students to study.
An architect has the role of helping the customer to plan and finalise the design of a project.
They then have the responsibility of gaining planning permission.
An architect will sometimes ring around for builders and tradesmen for quotes and to set up contracts.
An architect’s role also includes administering the building contract, submitting financial reports, and giving advice on maintenance regimes. These things are done at different stages of a project.
As well as being able to study Architecture in London, there are also lots of companies and businesses thriving in London in the Architectural sector.
One architect firm in Southwark is Allies and Morrison. An architecture and urban planning practice based in London. It operates from its own studios in Southwark Street, the RIBA London Building.
Qualifications needed for this career choice are at least two subjects at A level or one A level and two AS levels. At least five GCSE’s including English Language, Mathematics and a double award in science or in a separate science such as Physics or Chemistry.
Graphic design is another popular career choice of many professionals in London. Graphic designers most commonly design and produce Logo’s and branding products, websites, product packaging, artwork, organized text and pure design elements like shapes and colour, used to unify a piece.
One Graphic design company in London is Four-letter-word graphic designers. Their main focus is to help companies to have successful promotion, good designs, logos and other visual components such as colour schemes and patterns/designs.
The average salary for a graduate or trainee graphic designer are about £11,000 - £18,000 and senior designers often have an increased salary or about £25,000 - £45,000. However, these sum’s vary as to where and who you are working for.
Qualifications that are needed to become a graphic designer is usually a bachelor’s or and associate degree in graphic design.
Diploma in Foundation Studies: Art and Design and/or BTEC National Diploma: Art and Design and GCSE (grade A-C) Five subjects including English Language OR Four subjects including English Language, plus an A-level or equivalent.
Journalism in London is a key point in society.
A journalist is a person who keeps a journal, diary, or other record of daily events.
Journalism is reporting news or experiences in the form of writing reports, taking photographs or video for the press or television.
Journalism is a popular subject to study at university; for example, the City University of London offers many courses to do with journalism.
To study Journalism at BA level you will need A-level grades: AAB 340 UCAS tariff points GCSE: grade C or equivalent in English language and math’s or statistics.
As well as London being a fantastic and popular place to study, its is also a rewarding and interesting place to work for example John Brown Media on Bramley Road in London is the company behind many home ware store catalogues and other glossy magazines.
The average salary range for a journalist is £17,315 - £26,519 depending on the amount of experience and the company a person works for.
Contemporary dancing is a popular example of arts within London.
Dancing is a competitive and physically demanding career, which often involves periods of unemployment and underemployment and as a result, many people aspiring to be dancers have combined part-time jobs as well.
Dancers work in a variety of genres ranging from classical ballet to West End musicals as well as contemporary dance styles.
A dancer's role may involve education or therapy, as well as performance.
To study dance an audition is usually what your assessed on, although qualifications in performance or something else related to dance would be useful in showing that you have knowledge and experience. A portfolio would also act in favor at additions to show these qualities.
Some dance companies in London are London Dance, Rambert Dance Company and also Random Dance, some of the more well-known and prestigious companies are Pineapple Dance Studios, Laban and The Royal Ballet School.
The salary for an experienced dancer may be around £420 - £480 per week. This can rise to £550 per week for a West End show. However payment is infrequent and unreliable as competition for jobs is high and many contracts are short term.
They are many musicians in and around London. However, it is very difficult to make a successful and substantial living out of this profession as there is so much competition in this particular industry. A musician is a person who composes, conducts, or performs music.
A company in London called The Midi Music Company, provide a space for all children and young people to be inspired and get into music and the creative industries.
A more well-known company in London is Sony Music UK. This company works with famous musicians opposed to artists starting off in their career.
To work in this industry professionally, persistence, hard work and dedication are required. The qualifications needed vary on what type of musician you are or aspire to be. However, to teach music, a master's or doctoral degree usually is required for advanced music courses in colleges and universities but a bachelor's degree may be sufficient to teach basic courses.
The salary of a musician in London widely varies. It can range from around £11,870 a year to £36,425 or even much more depending on the success of an artist.
Actors are people defined as people who act in stage plays, motion pictures and television broadcasts etc…
Again, this profession is dependent on the amount of work an actor gets as work is infrequent and unreliable. However when work is available, good money can be earned. £12,000-£40,000 is the average salary for this profession in London.
One acting agency in London is Spotlight. They hold professional acting jobs and auditions and are now world famous for their casting directories with clients such as Sky, Channel 4 and the BBC.
To pursue a career in acting, a degree would be useful; however, this career choice highly depends on the ability to commit time, effort and skill.
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