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Jurassic Park
Just how many jobs were involved in the making of this 1993 classic?
Over six minutes of credits...
Creative Poster Competition
Creative Poster Competition
ONE: Pick one of the jobs from the end credits of Jurassic Park (or from the list of 50 creative jobs or the 21 support jobs below).
TWO: Aim include these three things:
The work or tasks that a person would do in that job.
The skills and qualities that a person might need to do a good job.
How someone could get into that job.
THREE: Add a mixture of words and appropriate images linked to Jurassic Park.
Help: Take a look at the Job Profiles on the National Careers Service website to help you with your research.
Compeition Winner: Bella Murrell >>>
Competition: Who or what influenced the author of your favourite book?
Competition: Who or what influenced the author of your favourite book?
To celebrate International World Book Day, let's be thinking about our favourite books and who or what might have influenced the authors into writing them!
To celebrate International World Book Day, let's be thinking about our favourite books and who or what might have influenced the authors into writing them!
What influenced Michael Crichton to write Jurassic Park?
What influenced Michael Crichton to write Jurassic Park?
Michael Crichton was inspired by real science when he wrote Jurassic Park. In the 1980s, scientists were learning more about DNA and how living things might be cloned. New discoveries also showed that dinosaurs like Velociraptor may have been fast and intelligent hunters. Crichton also used the idea of Chaos Theory, which explains how small changes can cause big, unpredictable problems. Adventure stories such as The Lost World also helped inspire him. By mixing real science with imagination, Michael Crichton created a thrilling story about what might happen if dinosaurs were brought back to life.
Competition
Competition
ONE: Think about your favourite book.
TWO: Think about, and research, who or what might have influenced the author to be creative in writing that book?
THREE: Write no more than 100 words, describing and explaining the influences that made the author write your favourite book.
FOUR: Explain why you like the book.
<<< Compeition Winner: Amelia Wilby
Jurassic Park (1993) was a huge, interdisciplinary production.
Surely there were Paleontologists involved?!
And given that most of the dinosaurs featured came from the later Cretaceous period, surely the movie should have been called Cretaceous Park, but Jurassic Park sounds better?
Anyway, here’s a list of 50 different jobs/careers that would have been involved in making the movie, spanning creative, technical, logistical, and business roles
Development & Pre-Production
Development & Pre-Production
Film Producer
Executive Producer
Screenwriter
Script Editor / Script Supervisor
Director
Assistant Director
Casting Director
Location Scout
Production Designer
Storyboard Artist
Art Department & Design
Art Department & Design
Art Director
Set Designer
Set Decorator
Prop Master
Concept Artist (dinosaurs, environments)
Costume Designer
Wardrobe Supervisor
Makeup Artist
Hair Stylist
Special Effects & Creatures
Special Effects & Creatures
Animatronics Engineer
Creature Designer
Special Effects Supervisor (Practical FX)
Puppeteer
Mold Maker / Sculptor
Mechanical Technician
Visual Effects (Groundbreaking for 1993)
Visual Effects (Groundbreaking for 1993)
Visual Effects Supervisor
CGI Animator
Computer Graphics Programmer
Motion Study / Reference Animator
Compositing Artist
Camera, Lighting & Sound
Camera, Lighting & Sound
Director of Photography (Cinematographer)
Camera Operator
Focus Puller
Gaffer (Head Electrician)
Grip
Boom Operator
Production Sound Mixer
Production & On-Set Support
Production & On-Set Support
Production Manager
Unit Production Manager
Production Assistant
Stunt Coordinator
Stunt Performer
Animal Behaviour Consultant (for realism inspiration)
Post-Production
Post-Production
Film Editor
Assistant Editor
Sound Designer
Foley Artist
Composer (John Williams)
Music Editor
Business & Distribution
Business & Distribution
Marketing and Distribution Manager
There is the hidden ecosystem that keeps movies alive and fed!
There is the hidden ecosystem that keeps movies alive and fed!
Here are 21 support jobs that typically aren’t front-and-centre credits, but are essential to the movie industry running smoothly
Here are 21 support jobs that typically aren’t front-and-centre credits, but are essential to the movie industry running smoothly
Can you spot the ....
Can you spot the ....
Caterer / Craft Services Worker (feeding the entire crew) Carpenter (building sets, platforms, rigs)
Construction Labourer Electrician (facility & set power, beyond lighting crew)
Plumber (water, restrooms, effects support) Painter (sets, backdrops, touch-ups)
Truck Driver (equipment, sets, animals, vehicles) Vehicle Mechanic (keeps production trucks running)
Set Dresser Assistant Location Manager Assistant Security Guard Lawyer
Accountant/Payroll Specialist Insurance Adjuster/Risk Manager Health & Safety Officer
Medic/Set Nurse/EMT Cleaning Staff Waste Management/Recycling Coordinator
IT Support Technician (networks, data backups, editing systems) Musician
Hotel & Travel Coordinator (housing cast and crew)
'The creative sector is full of opportunity. And it’s growing fast – contributing around £124bn* to the UK economy (that’s on par with the construction sector) and growing 13% faster than the wider economy.'
'The creative sector is full of opportunity. And it’s growing fast – contributing around £124bn* to the UK economy (that’s on par with the construction sector) and growing 13% faster than the wider economy.'
'It means it’s a sector with jobs and opportunity – one that young people should have on their list to explore as a future career.'
'It means it’s a sector with jobs and opportunity – one that young people should have on their list to explore as a future career.'
Source: https://www.inspiringthefuture.org/campaigns/discover-creative-careers/#creative%20month
Creative Career Resources and Job Boards
Creative Career Resources and Job Boards
Discover Creative Careers
Government/industry-backed hub to explore the wide range of jobs across the creative industries and what they involve.
Discover Creative Careers site.
Creative Access
UK organisation supporting diverse talent into paid internships and jobs across film, TV, publishing, marketing and creative corporations.
Arts Jobs
Arts Council England’s official job board for theatre, dance, visual arts, museums and cultural roles.
Pearson Creative & Media Careers guide
A general overview of creative & media career routes (arts, broadcasting, publishing, performing arts) with links to relevant bodies.
Creative & Media Careers overview.
Creative Boom
UK-based creative magazine with articles and inspiration across design, advertising, illustration, photography and more (great for understanding industry roles & trends).
Arts Professional
UK sector publication covering arts, dance, theatre and cultural careers, plus a professional development board.
UK Creative Careers Fair
Annual UK careers fair connecting young creatives with employers through workshops and talks.
Sector-specific Opportunities
Sector-specific Opportunities
UK arts jobs, workshops, freelance gigs and creative events.
Pro Tips for Creative Career Exploration
Pro Tips for Creative Career Exploration
* Build a portfolio — Many creative roles (design, media, performance) emphasise portfolio or showreel work over CVs.
* Use LinkedIn and The Dots — Both platforms are widely used in the UK creative community for networking and direct recruiter outreach.
* Freelance Platforms — Sites like Twine (creative freelance marketplace) can help build experience and visibility.
* Attend events and workshops — Careers fairs, industry talks, and networking events can hugely expand contacts and insight into different career paths.
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