School of Culture & Creative Arts

A flagship idea originated by Prof Karen Lury and closely aligned with the scca.partnerships project, the Create, Make & Innovate Filmmaking Summer School focuses on creative entrepreneurship, widening participation and community engagement by creating opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain new skills in filmmaking and creative practice.

Taking place over several days and weekends in July 2025, around 20 young participants from areas including Castlemilk, Drumchapel, Easterhouse and Govan learnt about camera operation, filming, editing, sound, SFX  and the wide range of opportunities that exist for diverse individuals across these sectors. The summer school concept was developed by Prof Karen Lury , Head of School of Culture & Creative Arts and delivered by Glasgow’s community of creative freelance practitioners. Sessions have introduced the young people to University spaces as well as skills in filmmaking, sound recording and the art of special effects. By taking part, the young people have developed skills and a body of creative work and experience that has then been showcased and celebrated at a closing event.

Partners in the summer school pilot include Clydeside Initiative for Arts (SWG3’s charitable arm), Clutha Trust, Community Transport Glasgow, GMAC, Music Broth.

The Create, Make & Innovate Filmmaking Summer School was funded by the University of Glasgow’s Innovation Clusters Fund that was supported by the Scottish Funding Council University Innovation Fund and the UK government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.