Solent Creatives
What is Solent Creatives?
We are Solent University’s student-powered creative agency, linking businesses with the creative talent at Solent University. We draw on the talent & skills of our students to support businesses across the South with creative services. Such as videography to graphic design, photography to web design/build.
Student benefits
- Get paid for your passion – gain valuable, paid, real-world experience.
- Practical experience – apply classroom knowledge to real projects.
- Kick-start your creative career – develop professional skills/networks.
Get involved today by joining our talent bank and receive notifications about available job opportunities and apply for jobs. Click the link below to join:
https://www.solentcreatives.co.uk/talent-bank
What sort of jobs are available?
We take on projects spanning videography, photography, camera operating, video editing, audio editing, graphic design, animation, post-production, web design, content creation for social media, writing, and much more.
How much will I get paid?
All our projects are paid and our pay rates are set by Campus Jobs. These are currently £11.44 per hour and £12.06 per hour (depending on skill level). Payment is made directly to you through Campus Jobs.
How do I find and apply for a job?
Join our talent bank and receive notifications about available job opportunities and apply for jobs. Click the link below to join:
https://www.solentcreatives.co.uk/talent-bank
You’re also welcome to pop into the Solent Creatives space on the ground floor of the Spark to chat with a member of the team.
Do I need my own equipment?
Nope! Some students have access to the Media Hatch, and any student on a Solent Creatives job can loan out kit from us directly. We’ve got state-of-the art video, photo, and audio kit along with a Mac editing suite for you to work from. You’re also very welcome to use your own equipment if you prefer.
Want to become a freelancer or have a business idea but don’t know where to start?
The Solent Creatives team has over 25 years of industry experience, most of that working freelance, enabling us to provide you with practical, real-world guidance and advice.
Additionally, in collaboration with Barclays Eagle Labs, we can provide further support by offering business start-up advice and grants to kickstart your business idea or freelance career.
Drop in and have a chat with us.
How do I get involved with Solent Creatives?
Join our talent bank - Receive notifications about available job opportunities and apply for jobs.
Attend a workshop - Supercharge your skills with our workshop series – topics to include how to be a successful freelancer, how to write a creative CV, portfolio reviews, personal branding and much more. Keep an eye on our socials for more details.
Utilise the Solent Creatives studio (located in the Spark JM109) - You can use our Mac studio anytime, along with a variety of equipment available for loan. Or just drop in and use the space to collaborate with your fellow creative students.
Be part of the Solent Creatives community - Joining Solent Creatives means becoming part of a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. Drop by the studio and receive creative support & guidance anytime.
Follow us and find out more
@solentcreatives