Friday 28 June 2024
During May and June, Factory International held four creative career workshop sessions with a group of our Year 9 students, with the aim of de-mystifying the world of Arts and Culture.
Students were taught about options for careers in the Arts and Culture sector and then participated in a a number of creative activities. The workshops were designed to improve confidence and public speaking skills, as well as developing their understanding of marketing, social media, budgeting and production. The final session culminated in a group presentation exercise, where students were given the opportunity to plan and present their own event. Following the end of the workshop sessions, students were invited to Aviva studios.
On Friday 28 June, our Year 9 students visited Aviva studios (located in the centre of Manchester). Students gained valuable work experience through various activities. They were given insight into the day-to-day operations of Aviva Studios, as well as deeper investigations into the process of creating, organising and producing a commissioned show.
One student commented, “Today has been really exciting and I have really enjoyed the workshops and activities”. Whilst another commented, “I didn’t know anything about Avia Studios and really enjoyed the day, especially the interactive activities”.