Into Film have partnered with the BFI to create Switched On: Careers in the Screen Industry, a brand-new free resource providing anyone who offers careers advice to young people the most up-to-date tools and knowledge about the creative screen industries.
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Support young people aged 11-19 to make informed decisions about their future.
Switched On helps to close the gap, bust myths, extend reach and raise awareness of opportunities in the screen industries across the UK.
The resource also includes an activity sheet and information on shortage roles, pen portraits and useful links to resources, courses and training across the UK.
The careers resource pack includes:
- Teacher Assembly PowerPoint Presentation with accompanying teachers' notes.
- Careers Educator Guide - An informative guide to careers in the screen industries.
- Screen Industries Careers Roadmap Activity - An activity sheet that young people can complete to help them think about their route into the screen industries.
Dive into an array of exciting resources that Into Film has to offer. Some of these fantastic resources include:
Step Into Screen Careers
Step into Screen Careers resources offer young people a range of information and activities to get them thinking about the types of roles available in the screen industries and target specific aspects of working life. These resources support key career decision points through secondary school, sixth form or college, and are suitable for young people aged 11-18.
Step into Screen Careers is a versatile series of activity sheets, perfect for engaging students in exploring career paths and building skills which are useful in the screen industries. The activities encourage young people to think about the practicalities of entering employment, reflecting on their own skills and interests whilst also discovering what it is like to work in the screen industries. They are flexible and can be used individually or grouped together for lessons, homework or independent study.
Inside Independent Production
Inside Independent Production, created in partnership with Pact, is a ready-to-use lesson featuring insights from professionals across the sector. It also includes essential labour market information on roles, pathways, and the skills needed to succeed in independent production.
Suitable for learners aged 14 and older, this ready-to-play Powerpoint resource shines a light on the importance of independent production in the screen industries, along with the career opportunities within the sector
It is designed to be part of a careers education programme, which educators can share in form-time, PSHE, careers lessons, or through subject-based lessons in media, film studies, English language, art, design and technology and more.
Go-to Guide for Screen Industry Careers
Our handy Go-to Guide is designed to support careers professionals and educators in understanding the roles available in the screen industries and encouraging young people to pursue these careers. Whether you're an educator, careers adviser or careers leader, this guide provides a wealth of information and resources to help navigate the diverse and dynamic world of screen careers.
Designed to help careers professionals and educators, this guide will help you support young people to explore careers in the screen industries. Find out what is available to help you answer questions:
- From young people and their parents/carers
- From colleagues
- For your own professional development.