Yorkshire Film and TV Employer Skills Academy
The Yorkshire Film and TV Employer Skills Academy provides students with the opportunity to develop industry-relevant skills, knowledge and professional networks within the film, television and creative media sectors. Delivered in partnership with Screen Yorkshire through its Connected Campus initiative, the academy connects students with industry professionals, employers and real-world opportunities that help prepare them for careers in the screen industries. Students gain valuable insight into how the sector operates while developing the practical and professional skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive creative environment.
About Yorkshire Film and TV Employer Skills Academy
The Yorkshire Film and TV Employer Skills Academy has been designed to support students studying creative, media and digital programmes by providing direct access to industry expertise and professional development opportunities. Open to students on all creative programmes, the academy enhances learning through a variety of employer-led experiences that bring classroom learning to life.
Throughout their studies, students have the opportunity to participate in specialist boot camps, masterclasses, industry events, guest speaker sessions and project opportunities delivered by professionals working across film, television and digital media. These experiences provide a valuable understanding of the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within the screen industries, while helping students build confidence and expand their professional networks.
Students may also benefit from visits to production facilities, studio environments and live industry settings, alongside opportunities to receive feedback on project pitches and creative work. By engaging directly with industry professionals and employers, learners gain a clearer understanding of career pathways while developing the practical experience and industry awareness needed to progress into employment, higher education or freelance creative careers.
Students will develop knowledge and skills in areas including:
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Film and television production
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Creative project development
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Motion graphics and digital storytelling
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Industry pitching and presentation skills
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Creative collaboration and teamwork
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Screen industry career pathways
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Professional networking and industry engagement
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Employability skills for the creative sector
Latest News
STUDENT SKILLS PROJECT CELEBRATES GROWTH AS MORE TOP EMPLOYERS SIGN UP
05/10/2021
The Sheffield College
The key purpose of Connected Campus is to give tutors and students a clear insight into the job-specific skills and strengths needed to succeed in today's screen industry, we work with active professionals exclusively for students from signed-up partner institutions.
Glyn Middleton, Head of Skills & Industry Engagement
About our Employer
Screen Yorkshire is the organisation responsible for championing the film, television, games and digital industries across Yorkshire and the Humber. Through its work with production companies, broadcasters, educators and creative professionals, Screen Yorkshire plays a key role in supporting the growth of the region's thriving screen sector and attracting major productions to the area.
As part of its commitment to developing future talent, Screen Yorkshire created the Connected Campus initiative to strengthen links between education and industry. The programme provides students and educators with access to industry professionals, specialist knowledge and real-world insight into the demands of modern film and television production.
Through its partnership with The Sheffield College, Screen Yorkshire helps students gain a deeper understanding of the screen industries while developing the skills and experience employers are looking for. By providing access to masterclasses, industry events, live projects and professional networks, the organisation supports students in building the confidence, knowledge and connections needed to pursue successful careers within film, television and the wider creative industries.