Articles for the Creative Arts, Fashion & Media Sector
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From PLC Course to Radio Producer
From Mary J. Blige to the Foo Fighters, Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE) graduate Louise Molony has worked with some of the biggest names in music. Louise now produces the Sarah Cox Show on BBC Radio 2 with over five million daily listeners tuning in to the
How an episode of Nationwide took me from selling clothes to making them
Kate Stitt had graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology with a degree in Fine Art after four years of conceptual creativity and an Erasmus+ stint abroad in East London. Now, back in Dublin, it was time to work. She managed to find her own art studio but, struggling to make
From PLC to Podcast Stardom
Jules Coll had conquered almost all aspects of the media – almost! Having started her career in special effects make-up for TV, she quickly moved on to presenting, script writing and production for film and television before turning her attention writing a biography. There was one aspect of
From PLC Course to Ireland's Beauty Champion
In 2011, Clare Cullen represented Ireland at the WorldSkills Competition in London – basically the Olympics for skills, and a competition she didn’t even realise she was competing in until she qualified for the world finals! Clare was the Beauty Therapy competitor for #TeamIreland at that
Designing your own Destiny - PLC to Fashion Design
Entrepreneur, designer, activist, and communications superstar Sonya Lennon reflects on a series of mishaps in the aftermath of her Leaving Certificate which taught her escaping the conventional route can set you on the right path, along with the right mix of education and training. Leaving Cert mishaps In the 1980s
PLC - Breaking with the traditional and Following your passion
If you’ve walked through Dublin Airport, the Aviva Stadium, or any number of Ireland’s pubs, chances are you’ve seen Al Higgins’ work. Al is now one of the country’s leading editorial and commercial photographers with the likes of Aer Lingus, Bank
PLC - The Backdoor to a Career in Journalism
Wayne O’Connor, reporter with The Sunday Independent is currently busy reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, bringing the most up-to-date and vital information to readers of one of Ireland’s biggest selling newspaper. While Wayne is now playing a role in communicating
Careers in the Creative Arts - Acting
The Creative Arts industry is a very diverse field and offers many opportunities to follow your passion for creativity, without having to compromise on making a good living and enjoying a fulfilling career. The next in our Careers in the Creative Arts series is Acting. Can you think creatively and
Careers in the Creative Arts - Lighting Technician
The Creative Arts industry is a very diverse field and offers many opportunities to follow your passion for creativity, without having to compromise on making a good living and enjoying a fulfilling career. The next in our Careers in the Creative Arts series is Lighting Technician . Are you technically minded
Careers in the Creative Arts - Stage Design
Careers in the Creative Arts The Creative Arts industry is a very diverse field and offers many opportunities to follow your passion for creativity, without having to compromise on making a good living and enjoying a fulfilling career. The first in our Careers in the Creative Arts series is
Careers in the Creative Arts - Sound Engineering
Careers in the Creative Arts The Creative Arts industry is a very diverse field and offers many opportunities to follow your passion for creativity, without having to compromise on making a good living and enjoying a fulfilling career. The next in our Careers in the Creative Arts series is
Careers in the Creative Arts - Theatre Management
The Creative Arts industry is a very diverse field and offers many opportunities to follow your passion for creativity, without having to compromise on making a good living and enjoying a fulfilling career. The next in our Careers in the Creative Arts series is Theatre/Venue Manager . Do you have
Clay Artist
Sara Flynn How did you become interested in your career? I did a foundation course in Cork in 1988 with the intention of going on to study Painting. One of the materials we were able to experiment on the course was Clay - I loved it immediately and my direction changed
Industrial Designer
Leon Butler How did you become interested in your career? I’ve always been kind of stuck at a bridge between art and technology and wanted something that would encompass both. I loved drawing but I was also into building computers and so Industrial Design, which I studied as
Furniture Maker
Alan Meredith - Furniture Maker How did you become interested in your career? From a young age I had a desire to make things from all sorts of materials. Over the years wood became my material of choice. The disciplines of woodturning and furniture making traditionally use solid wood and so
Fashion Designer
FASHION: TISSUE Design Studio TISSUE is a womens ready-to-wear label based in Dublin. Our clothing is designed and made in Ireland using high quality natural fabrics. TISSUE clothes are 100% ethically and sustainably produced. We work on very different schedules. Hannah is an early bird, in the studio
Jewellery Designer
JEWELLERY: Gayle Anderson; Appleby Jewellers Appleby Jewellers, Dublin, have dedicated more then sixty years to creating a worldwide reputation for excellence and creative jewellery design, offering renowned diamond expertise and the very best in quality and value. My average day varies depending on the requirements of the workshop at
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Nora Twomey: From school drop-out to Oscar nominee
This article is from The Irish Times , by Peter McGuire Nora Twomey was 14 when she started drifting away from school. Within a year, she had dropped out. Today, however, she’s an acclaimed animator, Oscar-nominated director and partner in Cartoon Saloon, the award-winning animation studio
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Considering being a Social Media influencer?
Instagram influencers are ruling the world right now when it comes to advertising and marketing, making the job highly desirable and prompting thousands of young people to try their hand at breaking into the industry. And with the possible earnings of thousands of euro per insta post, it’s
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Using STEM to revolutionise news
Forging ahead in the world of digital news Samantha Barry is the envy of many young journalists. Since studying English and psychology at University College Cork and graduating with her Master’s in Journalism from DCU she has worked for RTÉ, the BBC and CNN and she
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Applying STEM to Journalism
Forging ahead in the world of digital news As a former journalist for a range of newspapers, including The Irish Independent and The Irish Times, and as the global Head of Journalism Partnerships for Facebook in New York, Áine Kerr has seen major revolutions in how and where
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Consider a Career in Copywriting
Emily Bodkin is a Copywriter at Hudson’s Bay Company, but a career journey is never straight forward. We asked Emily to explain her career journey; from school, to education, to internships and finally to work. How did Emily find the whole Leaving Cert process? “Overall, I
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How STEM is influencing the world of Journalism
Preparing for Journalism in a data-driven future “Journalism is changing. These days a reporter can get a story from interrogating a dataset as well as interviewing a person. Or they may produce a radio or TV-quality package on their mobile phone” says Jane Suiter, Associate Professor
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There's always an alternative route to college
“Your CAO points don’t define you” Leaving Cert results day is supposed to be filled with a sense of achievement and promise for the future. But when Christina Prendergast opened her envelope, she found herself facing disappointing results. Her achieved grades were way below her expectations
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6 Tips to Break into the Fashion Industry
Glossy magazines, runway models, photoshoots, style, glitz and glamour; it’s hard not to be taken in by the allure of fashion. It’s a feel good industry and the public are investing heavily in it. Being fashionable and on-trend will not save lives or solve world
Glass Artist
GLASS: Scott Benefield; artist I've always seen my work as an extension of an historical narrative that is about the material. It exists in relation to the long history of glass objects and embraces the techniques and traditions that enliven that history. The feeling of connection to past practice
Gaiety School of Acting Student Testimonials
Read just some of what our past students have to say ... ‘I have just completed the introduction to Drama class. I did the class not knowing what to expect to be honest but the 10 weeks in total were so fantastic. I can honestly say I have never had
Working in the Film Scoring Industry
For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we speak with Samantha van der Sluis, who graduated from Pulse College with a Master’s degree in Scoring for Film & Visual Media and is now living and working in LA as a film composer, music editor and music copyist
Danielle Romeril - Irish Fashion Designer
Danielle Romeril – Leading Irish Fashion Designer I chose to study Fashion Design in Limerick School of Art and Design, LIT as the course is nationally and internationally acclaimed. It is also the only fashion programme in Ireland which showcases at Graduate Fashion Week in London and
Learn from Leading Educators in Irish Film & Television
The Irish Film & TV Network (IFTN) is the industry bible for and about the Irish film and television industry for over 20 years. IFTN, with their network of alumni, Colleges, Institutes and Universities, have produced this useful guide to help students making important decisions about education for the industry
Six Fashion Careers of the Future
There are few sectors of the economy that offer as wide and interesting a range of career opportunities as fashion. When it comes to working in the fashion industry, it might seem like there are only a few pathways in the business, such as becoming an editor, designer, buyer
So you want to work in Furniture Design
Have you ever considered a career in furniture design or manufacturing? Do you enjoy solving problems using creative techniques? GMIT Letterfrack offers unique courses in this skilled craft covering both Furniture and wood Technology along with Design and manufacturing. Read what GMIT Letterfrack graduates have to say about
What life is really like as an artistic director
Running your own arts company is a dream job for many but it's not all champagne openings and calling the shots. Four of those who have made it to the top share the challenges of actually doing the job. Training as an actor or designer does little to prepare
The Arts Job for CSI fans
Being a conservator in a museum or gallery offers big rewards for the big commitment. Conservation for many is a mysterious department in a museum or art gallery, part-science lab, part-research library, part collection-holding and registration area. We can’t help but conjure images of the
A Career in Furniture Design
Asked how she got involved in the design sector, Tricia Harris says she was always interested in creating things; "even as a kid I was constantly building and making stuff." After graduating from The Furniture College in Letterfrack in 2005, Tricia worked in various short term roles within the furniture
What does a Museum Curator Do?
From Tudor artefacts to Botticellian nymphs, four curators reveal their favourite objects and what their job really entails. Daniel Martin, curator of making, and Lucy Bamford, curator of art, Derby Museums. Tell us something we don’t know about being a museum curator Daniel: Probably most things. The
Career Profile: Professional Makeup Artist/Tutor
Rachel O’Riordan is a freelance makeup artist, beauty writer and college tutor currently rolling out the MASA Makeup artist courses with Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School. Rachel is the founder of www.foreverfabulous.ie, a hub of all things fabulous in the world of make-up and beauty. How
Career Profile: Beauty Therapist
Andrea Donoghue is a therapist in Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford at the Tranquillity Spa & Wellness Centre. She explains why she loves working in beauty and what a typical day in her job involves. How did you get started in spas? This was something that I always wanted to
Career Profile: Knitwear Designer
At first glance, mathematics might not seem an obvious source of inspiration for a fashion designer. However Professor Sandy Black, from the London College of Fashion, explains that maths is at the very heart of the catwalk: "When somebody is designing and creating fashion to be worn on the body
My Worldwide Career as a Documentary Maker
Dubliner Shauna Keogh has gained the trust of celebrities and serial killers to name but a few. Now resident in the US, she tells exactly how she managed it. Most people would find the idea of getting personal correspondence from a serial killer pretty hair-raising.But Dubliner Shauna Keogh
My Career as a Fashion Buyer
Everyone who strays into Sally Ambrose's sightline is potential research for her job. She'll clock the colour of their handbag, the cut of a collar, the height of a heel and the length of any earrings. And when she lurks among the rails of Marks & Spencer she
Natasha Sherling: Sparkling Specialist
What would be your personal description of yourself? Sparkle specialist. Designer by appointment, jewellery editor, real life gemologist, part time New Yorker sometimes Londoner, mainly Dubliner. In gold I trust. (When I’m trying to be a bit more professional, I’m a gemologist and fine jeweler!) So
My Career as a Freelance Prop Maker
Melanie Wing, 32, is a freelance prop maker based in the UK. How long have you been in this particular job and how did you find it? I have been working as a prop maker for around 12 years. I also continue to work as a stage manager. The two
Q and A With Milliner Caithriona King
Galway-based milliner Caithriona King talks through how her start-up has gone from being a kitchen table hobby to a viable full-time business. How did the company come about? Since I was a child I’ve always had a creative flair and went on to study fine
Ger Peacocke: My Career as a Shoemaker
"People have come into me and said: 'I didn't know you were here' or that they didn't know anyone did this anymore, but I'm kept busy" Ger smiles. As you walk by the window you can see Ger Peacocke - a master craftsman - busily toiling away
Siobhán Doyle - Lead Modellor
Siobhan Doyle talks to Smart Futures about her career as a lead modeller. What are the main tasks, responsibilities and skills required? I mostly use Maya with a little ZBrush to model and sculpt the characters, sets and prop assets for use in 3D animated TV shows. Most of the
10 Tips for becoming a Fashion Stylist
Flavilla Fongang, founder of international training academy '3 Colours Rule' shares her top tips with budding stylists for making it in the fashion industry. 1. Find your niche market Choosing your niche is the most important element of successfully launching your career in fashion. When I launched my business
The Life of Model and Student Clara McSweeney
"I couldn't see myself doing anything else at this stage. It has given me a lot of independence and confidence which I'm grateful for" Clara McSweeney is not your typical 18 year old teenager. The Cork woman is set to take the fashion world by storm after being