Are you looking for a career in Creative Production, or TV & Film? Or are you a freelance looking to bolster your skills? Would new skills help you to gain a new role or contract within the sector?
Access free training through these creative production, TV and film Skills Bootcamps.
Bath Spa
You may be interested in web design, UX/UI design, agile project management or app development. While some previous knowledge is desirable, the most important factor is a positive mindset.
You must:
In this ten week theory and practical based Level 3 Skills Bootcamp in UI/UX Design, you’ll develop the fundamental skills to start your journey as a User Interface (UI) /User Experience (UX) Designer, set yourself up as self-employed or help you secure new freelance work.
Teaching will take place online, with the opportunity to attend in person workshops, which will be outlined to you within your first week. You'll receive six hours of compulsory online teaching a week.
Next Gen Skills Academy
This opportunity is designed for individuals aged 19+ who already have intermediate 3D animation skills and who want to enter the animation industry. Eligible participants will already live in the West England Combined Authority region, or have serious intent to live and work here. This Skills Bootcamp is a perfect fit for recent animation graduates and those with self-taught skills who are ready to take their passion to the professional level.
Previous experience using Blender to create 3D animation will be an advantage, but if you have transferrable skills and experience using another programme then you're still encouraged to apply.
This comprehensive Skills Bootcamp will give you an understanding of the animation pipeline, from receiving the initial creative brief through to delivery. You will specialise in 3D character animation and other specific areas that align with employer skills needs, all while receiving guided support.
By the end of this 10-week journey, you'll gain a deep understanding of the animation industry, enhance your technical skills, acquire real experience in the animation production pipeline, and build an impressive portfolio of work.
The Skills Bootcamp spans ten weeks, with three hours of remote guided learning each week. Additionally, participants are expected to dedicate three hours to independent work.
Next Gen Skills Academy
This opportunity is designed for individuals aged 19+ who already have some hands on experience with Unreal and who want to enter the visualisation, games, animation and VFX industries. Eligible participants will already live in the West England Combined Authority region, or have serious intent to live and work here. This Skills Bootcamp is a perfect fit for recent graduates and those with self-taught skills who are ready to take their passion to the professional level.
Previous experience using Unreal to create either immersive environments, games, animations or VFX will be an advantage, but if you have transferrable skills and experience using another programme then you're still encouraged to apply.
This curriculum plan is for an Unreal Engine course for professionals in 3D animation and visualisation studios who will focus on lighting, rendering, and VFX for entertainment and immersive environments. Both foundational concepts and advanced techniques are covered. Case studies and industry applications are introduced early in the course (week 3) to give learners a broad and early view of where the skills they are developing can be applied in job roles.
The Skills Bootcamp spans 16 weeks, with three hours of remote guided learning each week. Additionally, participants are expected to dedicate three hours to independent work.
Next Gen Skills Academy
This opportunity is designed for individuals aged 19+ who already have some hands on experience with Unity and who want to enter the games, visualisation, industries. Eligible participants will already live in the West England Combined Authority region, or have serious intent to live and work here. This Skills Bootcamp is a perfect fit for recent graduates and those with self-taught skills who are ready to take their passion to the professional level.
Previous experience using Unity to create either immersive environments or games. will be an advantage, but if you have transferrable skills and experience using another programme then you're still encouraged to apply.
This curriculum plan is for a Unity course for professionals in games and visualisation studios who will focus on C# coding and interactivity for games or environments. Both foundational concepts and advanced techniques are covered. Case studies and industry applications are part of the course to give learners a broad view of where their developing skills could take them.
The Skills Bootcamp spans 16 weeks, with three hours of remote guided learning each week. Additionally, participants are expected to dedicate three hours to independent work.
Future Leaders
University of the West of England
Our Skills Bootcamp for Future Leaders is designed to empower current and aspiring leaders to excel in senior management roles. We will provide cutting-edge training in leadership, strategic thinking, business management, and innovation.
Be aged 19+ Live or work for an organisation based in in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset or North Somerset. Not currently be in full-time or part-time education. Have the right to live and work in the UK. Have not registered and attended (including partial completion) any other Skills Bootcamp since April 2024 from any provider. Work for an SME employer who has agreed for you to attend and achieve the required outcomes.
Our Skills Bootcamp is structured through a mixture of live tutor led interactive sessions, lunchtime learner forum and self-study resources. Alongside this, learners will be supported by an industry mentor who has extensive experience of working in a senior leadership position within the creative industries and our Career Coach who will work with you to reflect on your personal career aspirations and help build a roadmap to achieving these.
Across the ten weeks you will explore topics including:
Live sessions will take place in-person at Frenchay Campus, Bristol from 09:30-13:30 for 10 weeks from January 2025. Lunchtime forum sessions will take place online (via Teams) from 12:30-14:00. Alongside these sessions, learners will be required to undertake self-study activity and 1-2-1 career coaching sessions.
Business for Creative Freelancers
Mastered Studios
This Skills Bootcamp is crafted for experienced creative freelancers ready to grow their careers and will provide practical tools that can be implemented immediately.
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Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.