Creative industries short courses – for businesses

Getting ahead – and staying ahead – in the creative industries means your organisation needs to be at the cutting edge of innovation.

Skillset short courses for professionals in the creative industries are designed to give your most valuable asset – your workforce – the skills, expertise and knowledge to drive and grow your business.

Created in conjunction with top industry experts, our flexible, cost-effective short courses are designed to fit around the needs of your business and your people.

Delivered by internationally-renowned Goldsmiths, University of London in conjunction with Skillset, the industry body which supports skills and training for people and businesses, your people will have access to leading industry experts, acclaimed research resources and state-of-the-art facilities.

Our course programme

Designed to provide a comprehensive and specialist skillset for all aspects of the creative industry.

Planning

Developing your people’s leadership skills through critical thinking, analyse the issues that will shape the industry of the future

• Design Methods & Processes for Innovation
• Media Futures

Thinking

Grow the creative potential and entrepreneurial spirit of your organisation through strategic thinking:

• Developing Cross-Platform Projects
• Entrepreneurial Modelling
• Media Strategy
• Discourses of Innovation
• MA Professional Media Practice Research Project

Doing

Hone practical skills, talents and knowledge:

• Programming for Artists
• Online Journalism
• Games & Interactive Business & Practice
• The Design Studio Innovation Project Course
• Radio Drama
• Creating Apps for Mobiles, iPhones & iPads

How it works

• Stand-alone enhancements to the knowledge, expertise and specialist skills of your workforce. There is no obligation to commit yourself to further modules – choose the ones that are relevant to your business.

• Building blocks to a higher-qualified workforce. Each course is worth a certain number of credits. Employees can build up credits to achieve a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or even an MA.

These short courses are delivered using the knowledge and experience of prominent industry experts within Goldsmiths' widely-respected, innovative departments:

• Institute of Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship (ICCE),
• Media and Communications
• Design
• Computing

For more information or to apply, please contact Libby Tuson on 020 7919 7083 or l.tuson@gold.ac.uk

Frequently asked questions

What is Skillset?

Skillset is the industry body which supports skills and training for people and businesses to ensure the UK creative industries maintain their world class position. 

How does Skillset deliver skills and training?

Skillset works with partner institutions known as Skillset Media Academies, to deliver a range of courses specifically designed for professionals in the creative industries, from freelancers to employees.

Why Goldsmiths, University of London?

As a Skillset Media Academy, Goldsmiths offers:

• a world-class reputation for creativity and innovation
• practicing professional academic staff
• extensive industry links
• acclaimed research resources
• state of the art facilities
• vibrant, creative location in South East London

Who is eligible?

Anyone who has an undergraduate degree with two years’ relevant industry experience, or five years’ industry experience without a degree.

Are the courses recognised by the industry?

Yes. Each course has been developed by working closely with expert industry partners, and industry professionals play a key role in delivering the courses.

My people have busy working lives. How flexible are the courses?

Very flexible. The courses are designed to fit into the schedule and requirements of your business and your people, with weekend and evening options. You can choose as many or as few courses as you like, paying for each course individually without any obligation to take further modules.

If you do decide to offer your people the opportunity to work towards a higher qualification such as an MA, this can be spread over 5 years.

Will I have to accommodate fixed exam times?

No. All the courses are 100% coursework assessment.

My staff are expected to travel many different places in London and the UK. How does this fit in with studying at Goldsmiths?

There are many Skillset Media Academies across the UK, and you are not restricted to just one. Every institution undergoes a rigorous selection process to ensure every course is delivered to the high standards and quality you expect.

I’m not sure if I want to send my staff on one or two courses, or offer them the opportunity to work towards a higher qualification. When do I need to make a decision?

Whenever you like. You don’t have to commit to offering a higher qualification route at any stage. Many businesses start out intending to offer one or two courses, but decide to offer the higher qualification route at a later stage to all, or select, employees. Some employees decide to continue on to a higher qualification at their own time and expense. 

If you do decide to offer your staff the opportunity to work towards a higher qualification such as an MA, one-third of their credits should be obtained at a single institution, so they can award the qualification. Please note there are also some restrictions on the combination of courses that can be taken to achieve some qualifications, so contact us on the number or email below for further information.

I would like to offer a course to all my staff. Do I get a discount?

If you plan to send a significant amount of your people on to our courses, we are happy to discuss course costs.

I’m not in a position to send anyone on a course yet, but I’m interested in bespoke training sessions delivered in-house. Is this something Goldsmiths does?

We’re happy to discuss the option of in-house training, tailored to your requirements.

I’ve looked at your course programme and there’s something I’d like to offer my people, but it’s not there.

We’re constantly developing new courses, and are happy to discuss your business requirements in relation to this.

For more information or to apply, please contact Libby Tuson on 020 7919 7083 or l.tuson@gold.ac.uk