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This paper seeks to present findings of the views and experiences of BAME alumni and university s... more This paper seeks to present findings of the views and experiences of BAME alumni and university staff on the role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in preparing creative graduates for the labour market. Using UAL as a single case study to limit the research, an interpretive qualitative framework of thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews was used to explore the issues related to creative graduates entering the labour market. This research presents a critical analysis of motivating factors, the impact of familial support and the practicalities around finding creative work, whilst considering what role HEIs play in preparing their creative graduates for the labour market. This paper offers a critical perspective on the structural inequalities found within the creative industries and the differing levels of privilege the individuals inherit which exacerbates the disparities found in accessing desired work as a creative graduate. It offers interested parties an insight into lived experiences, to help consider what more could be done to support BAME creative graduates for a smooth transition from Higher Education to creative industries.
This paper seeks to present findings of the views and experiences of BAME alumni and university s... more This paper seeks to present findings of the views and experiences of BAME alumni and university staff on the role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in preparing creative graduates for the labour market. Using UAL as a single case study to limit the research, an interpretive qualitative framework of thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews was used to explore the issues related to creative graduates entering the labour market. This research presents a critical analysis of motivating factors, the impact of familial support and the practicalities around finding creative work, whilst considering what role HEIs play in preparing their creative graduates for the labour market. This paper offers a critical perspective on the structural inequalities found within the creative industries and the differing levels of privilege the individuals inherit which exacerbates the disparities found in accessing desired work as a creative graduate. It offers interested parties an insight into lived experiences, to help consider what more could be done to support BAME creative graduates for a smooth transition from Higher Education to creative industries.