This Special Interest Pathway begins in Middle School with interdisciplinary Project Based Learning. At these year levels, students engage in learning that connects multiple subjects and is guided by identifying and answering an essential question. Each project is built on the key skills valued in the Creative Industries—communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative thinking.

During this stage, students also take part in Exposure Excursions—opportunities to explore the diverse possibilities within the industry. Past excursions have included visits to leading organisations such as Rising Sun Pictures, the South Australian Film Corporation, and Games Plus.

We have also developed Pathway Partnerships with Young Change Agents in Year 8 and Future Anything in Year 10. In Year 8, students participate in Digital Boss, while in Year 10 they engage in Activate. Both programs foster entrepreneurial thinking—an essential attribute in the Creative Industries.

In Years 9 and 10, students can begin to specialise further in areas aligned to the Creative Industries Pathway through dedicated Creative Industries subjects offered at both year levels.

We encourage students to extend their learning beyond the classroom by supporting opportunities such as internships and work experience—both in-person and virtual. For students who identify a course or opportunity not currently offered at Findon High School, the Principal’s Scholarship provides funding and application support to help make it possible.