03 Mar 2021

Were you the kid in class getting razzed for drawing, tapping a rhythm on the table or designing clothes when you should have been taking notes or listening to the teacher? Did you spend most of your exam sketching a plan for a video game on the booklet instead of actually answering the questions? What about spending all your study periods writing an oscar-worthy film or planning your move to LA to become an actor?

If you found yourself nodding your head, a creative career is probably your best bet. Since we know so many of you legends are creative geniuses, we’ve partnered with our mates over at TAFE Queensland as they have an abundance of creative courses to offer you.

Being Queensland’s largest and most experienced training provider, they should definitely be on your radar if you’re looking for a bangin’ career — whether that’s in art, music, film or anything in between!

Here are 10 creative jobs that you can pursue without an ATAR.

 

1. Fashion stylist

If you were always designing your own clothes, keeping on top of current trends and providing fashion advice to your mates, a career as a fashion stylist may be calling your name.

Fashion stylists work for individuals, fashion houses and clothing brands. Their main responsibilities include providing fashion advice, choosing and co-ordinating outfits for models in photo shoots or actors in television and film, and choosing props and accessories and preparing them for shoots.

A Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising can give you the practical skills and industry connections you need to finesse your fashion career.

2. Musician

Can you see yourself scoring number #1 on triple J’s hottest 100? Can you envision a crowd of thousands cheering, “One more song!” Or maybe your dream is to tour around Europe in an orchestra or compose a sonata that’d make Bach tremble in his grave.

A Diploma of Music Industry – Performance will help you take your musical skills to the next level and will provide you with valuable experience and industry insights to help you get your big break.

3. Graphic designer

Graphic designers use computer software to create a wide range of visual communications and marketing collateral. As a graphic designer you could work for a company in fashion design, magazines, websites, technical designs or advertising. You could even illustrate a festival poster or a billboard that could be seen by millions!

If you’d love to see your creative ideas come to life than a Diploma of Graphic Design is a great place to start. It will teach you how to use the latest graphic design software and give you an understanding of essential design principles.   

4. Sound engineer

If you’ve got the ears of an elephant, take a geez at the life of a sound engineer. Sound engineers are responsible for assembling, operating and maintaining the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound. 

If you’re musically inclined with a passion for tech a Diploma of Music Industry – Sound Production could be just what you’re looking for. This course will give you access to industry-standard studios and the foundation skills needed to hone your craft as a sound engineer.

5. Games designer

If you’d rather be playing videogames all day, why not design them? Simply by playing games you would have picked up some basic video game concepts and flaws by thinking how they could’ve done a better job. You could put your gameplay to good use and help design the next Overwatch, League of Legends or Fortnite.

Games Designers are responsible for the games' storylines and plots, user interfaces, in-game objectives, map, scenarios, degree of difficulty, and character development. If this sounds like your sort of gig, a Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games will give you the advanced skills to excel in the games design industry.

6. Film or TV Producer

Ever seen a film or television series and thought "I could've done a better job than this." Well, becoming a Film or TV Producer might be your jam. Let your imagination run wild and hone your craft with overseeing the inception and creation of a project embedded into your mind. 

Get inspired and hit the ground running by checking out a Diploma of Screen and Media and join a boomin' industry all about creating and bringing to life some iconic stories.

7. Actor

Have you always loved putting on performances for your friends and family? Can you do on point impressions or cry on demand? Perhaps a career as an actor portraying other people either on screen, in plays or theatre productions is for you.

If you want to learn about the craft of acting and performance, TAFE Queensland’s Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events (Acting) will introduce you to the ins and outs of playing pretend for a career.

8. Visual artist

From billboards to the side of buildings, this career can reward you plenty if you fancy yourself a bit of a creative. You'll get to design and create some iconic pieces of art, advertising and imagery to be seen by the masses. You can install your art on the front of shops, offices, restaurants, your local pub, hotels, and even the side of vehicles.

Being a visual artist isn't solely dependent on hand painting either, as the landscape evolves with technology so do the opportunities to do some pretty crazy things. Get acquainted with the craft and level up your skills with a Diploma of Visual Arts. See you in MoMA, kid!

9. Photographer

Snaps of festivals to everlasting memories of weddings, this career is one all about capturing moments. The opportunities are endless as you can find yourself taking pictures of landscapes, immense real estate or the beauty nature has to offer us.

Develop your skills with a Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging and get snapping! 

10. Events organiser

Could you see yourself organising a music festival, coordinating a sporting event, or planning a wedding? The jobs in events management are endless, with licencing, talent management, production, publishing, distribution, gaining sponsors, conducting feasibility studies, and touring plans. Who knows, you could be chilling backstage with Tame Impala in no time!

To get started in this fast-paced industry, a Diploma of Event Management will teach you how to effectively collaborate with a team to bring any event to life.

If you’re looking for more creative careers inspiration, or are ready to take the first step towards your dream career, check out TAFE Queensland to enquire and read their study guide.