Non Academic Learning.

http://noiselab.co.uk/

http://www.photomobile.org/

I have volunteered at both of the above companies, they have given me great insight into the creative community in manchester and the opportunities of learning, without paying very high university fees.

Encouraging self directed learning, networking and optimizing opportunities within your own creative community can really help you on the path to your career. Whilst volunteering at the noise lab, I met some inspiring people, I helped with graphic design work, handing out flyers, workshops, online images for web use and exhibitions. The noise charity, are a very passionate group of people and with the lack of funding recently within the art and design sector, I witnessed a lot of hard work, dedication and drive.

Not everyone has the opportunity financially to go into higher education and with the soon to be increased university fees, this will be an even bigger issue. I believe education is a privilege that everyone should be entitled to and it would be a great disadvantage to those who were not able to receive it.

Although i do believe there is also a lazy attitude in this country towards education amongst some people. In comparison to people in the third world and many other countries, we are so lucky to have the education system, libraries and educational support we do have available, I think it is up to us as individuals to take advantage of this.

There are many organizations like the those i've previously mention who are offering their help to children/young adults. The idea of this project is to look at these services and create an informative article that could possibly help young creatives in this situation. hopefully creating awareness in these issues and educating people in the opportunities out there.