Subjects A-F
| Subject | You learn about... | You develop skills in... | Career options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | Creating and communicating ideas visually in art, craft and design and understanding how contemporary and historical artists and designers used images.
| Drawing skills; practical and technical skills using different materials and media; how to plan, record and present your work. | You need to be good at art in any design job - like graphics, fashion, TV set or video games design. It's also useful in advertising, architecture, beauty work, floristry and photography. Take a look at Discover! creative careers for ideas. |
| Business | How businesses work, business operations, finance, marketing and human resources. What influences business activity; what business operations involve.
| Develop and use mathematical techniques, problem solving and decision making skills relevant to business. | Maybe you are interested in accounts, banking, insurance, advertising, marketing, or in management of a shop, hotel or office? Perhaps personnel, events or transport management appeals or a career in sales or imports/exports? Or maybe you'd like to start your own business? Explore icould's career videos related to business and economics for some ideas. |
| Design and Technology (including food and textiles) | How things work; how they are designed and made; how to use different tools and equipment. | Practical skills using different materials and tools; thinking of new ideas and using them to design and plan a project; making decisions about how best to use time and resources; how to work in a team. | This subject might interest a chef, boat builder, bricklayer, carpenter, plumber, welder, mechanic, engineer, electrician, model maker, product designer, costume designer or home economist. Find more career ideas related to design and technology on icould. |
| Drama | The technicalities of drama, theatrical skills and performance. | As well as performance skills you'll also gain self-confidence, learn how to work in a team and how to receive and give feedback. | Acting, stage management, arts administration, singing, teaching, training, public relations, marketing and many more. Try icould's videos for career ideas using drama and theatre studies. |
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