If you have a flair for design and creativity, or you are attracted by a career in the performing arts, then this could be the career sector for you.

With the digital boom, the global push towards innovation, and a growing cultural economy, creativity is capital and design is at the forefront.

Creative thinking is a highly prized attribute in almost every industry, and there are a multitude of opportunities available to those who study art, design and architecture. From developing a diverse skillset to designing your own career, there’s many reasons why you should value your creativity and passion and ignore the naysayers.

While artistic talent can provide a strong foundation for a career in design, perhaps more important is a willingness to develop technical skills and an ability to solve problems creatively.

The creative industries cover much more than just TV and theatre; they encompass everything from film to fashion and music to gaming. The sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. There are over 2 million jobs in creative industries, contributing an estimated 5.5% towards the UK’s GDP.

Apart from actors, dancers and  musicians, there are many more  technically skilled jobs in production, lighting and sound engineering, not  forgetting marketing, advertising and communications.

Research shows that the creative industries are on average at low or no risk of automation compared to other sectors. The skills used in innovation aren’t easily replaceable by a machine and, in fact, computers complement most creative processes, making creative skills more productive.