Links and sources

This contains direct links to all the materials used to compile this sector. More in-depth and detailed information can be found in the source materials as only key points have been extracted. In addition, websites and further sources which may be of interest have been included.

Hutton/Work Foundation (2007) Staying ahead: the economic performance of the UK's creative industries. London: Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
DCMS (2007) Creative Industries Economic Estimates Statistical Bulletin (October 2007). London: Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Dickerson, A., Homenidou, K. and Wilson, R. (2006) Working Futures 2004-2014: Sectoral Report. Nottingham: SSDA/DfES.
Futureskills Scotland (2007) Creative and Cultural Skills – Scottish Sector Profile 2007. Highlands and Islands Enterprise/Scottish Enterprise.
Future Skills Wales (2005) Creative and Cultural Skills – Future Skills Wales 2005 Sector Skills Survey. Caerphilly: Future Skills Wales.
Holden, J. (2005) Valuing Culture in the South East. DEMOS Think piece.
IFF Research Ltd. (2005) SfBn Evaluation Employer Survey 2004: Creative & Cultural Skills SSC Report. London: Creative and Cultural Skills.
Skillset (2005) Performing Arts Industry Report 2005. London: Skillset.
Wilson, R., Homenidou, K. and Dickerson, A. (2006) Working Futures 2004-2014: National Report. Cambridge Econometrics/Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Creative and Cultural Skills publications

These publications are by Creative & Cultural Skills, the Sector Skills Council for advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, and the performing, visual and literary arts:

Useful websites

Creative Choices° is a new online service to provide the tools, knowledge and networks to support every individual and business in the creative industries and cultural sector. Creative Choices° is a project of Creative & Cultural Skills.

Creative and Cultural Skills

Creative and Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, performing, literary and visual arts. It is an industry-led organisation operating across the United Kingdom. Its aim is to secure world beating creative enterprise and more diverse cultural industries through skills development.

Department of Culture, Media and Sports

DCMS is a government body which aims to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.

Prospects: the UK graduate careers website

The section of the Prospects website entitled 'Creative arts' details the past, present and future issues of the sector, lists key roles and occupations as well as case studies and further contacts for the sector.

ACareerChange

The ACareerChange website aims to help those who feel stuck in a career or have an ambition to work in an alternative field. The website includes a section on The Arts providing background information for those considering moving into the sector. Articles include:- Changing Career: Acting and Theatre Work; Changing Career: Artist and Illustrator; Changing Career: Museums, Galleries and Tourism; Changing Career: Working in Advertising & Brand Management; Changing Career: Working in Editing and Publishing; Changing Career: Working in TV and Film; Changing Career: Working with Textiles and Dressmaking; and Changing Career: Writing and Journalism.

The Arts Council

Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery.

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