The future belongs to those who can imagine beyond algorithms and textbooks. Whether participants plan to be producers, curators, engineers, or doctors, our workshops will prepare them for a future which belongs to those who think creatively and outside of the box.
Paint the Change and Off-Centre Productions offer creative industries workshops for year 6 and senior school students (11-18 years old). The workshops will give hands on experience of key creative industries:
Film and television
Arts
Graphic design
Podcasting
Advertising
Social media strategies
The workshops will connect students with industry professionals, provide technical skills, career pathways, and creative development opportunities that prepare them for success in the creative industries and other chosen careers.
ABOUT US
Paint the Change and Off-Centre Productions are British organisations with a global impact. We have created over 150 murals around the world and have produced hundreds of hours of television programs for prominent global platforms such as the BBC, Channel 4, HBO and Amazon.
Our team of award-winning filmmakers, artists, and educators brings professional expertise from projects that have reached millions of people.
We have extensive experience delivering engaging workshops in diverse educational settings, having conducted hundreds of sessions across the UK and internationally. Most recently, we developed and implemented a specialised curriculum for the European Union focused on youth engagement through public art and filmmaking.
Workshop Packages
All workshops can be delivered at schools or in our studio in Shoreditch. The ideal size for the workshops is 10 to 15 students, but we can accommodate more participants.
Types of workshops
1- Creative careers
2- Careers in the arts and graphic design
3- Careers in film and television
4- Careers in advertising and social media
5- Careers in podcasts and radio
Discover (3 hours, £350)
Introduction to the importance of creativity in an AI-dominated future
Careers in creative industries
Hands-on creative experience with professional guidance
Industry insights from working professionals
Explore (Two 3-hour workshops, £650)
Comprehensive day-long workshop covering creative industries working on a project
Technical skills development in multiple creative disciplines
Direct networking with industry professionals
Create (Five 3-hour workshops, £1500)
Progressive skill-building across a week
Mentorship from our international team
Portfolio development opportunities
Festival submission guidance
Immerse (6 hours × 5 days, £2500)
In-depth professional techniques and equipment training
Personalised feedback and career guidance
Public exhibition or screening opportunities
Opportunities for internships with hands-on experience
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS
Professional Connections: Students gain direct access to our extensive network of working artists and filmmakers, creating invaluable mentorship opportunities and industry connections that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Career Pathways: Through guided exploration of diverse career options within creative industries, students discover roles they may never have considered—from production design to art direction, from sound engineering to public art installation.
Communication Skills: Students develop sophisticated visual and verbal storytelling abilities that enhance their capacity to express complex ideas effectively. These transferable skills extend beyond creative industries, strengthening students' abilities to present and collaborate across all academic subjects and future careers.
Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with professional-grade equipment and techniques provides students with practical skills that build confidence and competence.
Portfolio Building: Students create original work guided by industry professionals, resulting in high-quality portfolio pieces that significantly strengthen applications for further education and entry-level positions.
Creative Confidence: Our supportive environment encourages experimentation and risk-taking, helping students develop their unique artistic voice and vision. This nurturing approach builds resilience and problem-solving abilities as students learn to overcome creative challenges.
Real-World Application: Our workshops demonstrate how interdisciplinary thinking is essential in professional creative practice, validating diverse academic strengths.
OUR TEAM
Our workshops are led by accomplished professionals with extensive experience in both creative industries and education. The leading members are:
Best-selling author, filmmaker and journalist, has produced documentaries and news reports in more than 30 countries. His New York Times bestselling autobiography was adapted into the Hollywood film "Rosewater" starring Gael Garcia Bernal.
Matt Dufour (ATMA), Artistic Director
Award-winning painter and graphic artist whose bold murals span 10 countries. Matt has created some of Paint the Change's most iconic public artworks in France and the UK and leads our visual arts programming. Matt is also a graphic designer and have worked in advertising for over a decade.
Distinguished poet and broadcaster with over two decades of experience working in radio and the UK's spoken word scene. Mr. Gee's work has been featured on BBC Radio 4 and in Tate Britain, as well as in The Times, The Guardian, and the New Statesman. He has delivered two TEDx talks and presented several BBC Radio 4 series.
Risham Waseem, Project Coordinator
Media trainer, digital storyteller and communication and advocacy expert with over 8 years of experience working with young people. Risham is the recipient of both the Chevening South Asian Journalism fellowship in the UK and the Hurford Youth Fellowship in the USA.
