“I think it’s the fact of being able to progress your creativity and be able to work on very new ideas – so whether if you’re going to do like a music video, a documentary, a short film, those sort of like projects where you just get something new, something you haven’t even done before, um it helps to expand your mind into something completely different and work into something that’s not the same thing as you’ve done before.”
Scott, Creative Media
“You get so much experience, like you’re not just doing one side of journalism you’re doing all different things – so one day you’ll be doing some magazines and then the next you’ll be filming in the TV studio so it’s just great to get to experience all kinds of journalism so then you get to decide which part you want to go into.”
Alannah, Creative Media
“The equipment is equipment that I’ve never actually used before coming to college and you know I had to learn about it, but when I did actually learn about it and get to grips with it a bit it really helped me be able to create new sounds on my instruments and stuff like that, and be able to kind of work with them a bit instead of just using old 2001 amps from my old school, so it was pretty nice to be able to use actually new modern equipment.”
Tom, Music Performance
“What stood out about this course was the fact that they did loads of different types of acting – it wasn’t just natural or screen or theatre, they did every type and they also looked at script writing which is something that I’m interested in, so it covered all basis that I was interested in. What I’ve enjoyed the most is definitely the performances and being able to put together so many different pieces from so many different stimuli’s – you get to work on so many different things and so many different topics and cover literally everything in such a short amount of time.”
Rachel, Acting
“I have a huge passion for acting as it is, and before I came to college I was primarily looking at screen acting which is a lot more naturalistic, and you don’t really get to experiment much with different like types of movement and things – but coming here has allowed me to experiment with movement and sound and loads of different types of theatre, which is amazing – and when you get to show people that, you just feel so amazing, because you’ve come up with this piece that you feel so proud of and it’s just great to see on everyone’s faces that they’re really happy with your piece.””
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Rachel, Acting
Did you know!
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4.
We provide full-time arts education to over 1,000 students every year, from level 1 through to BA Honours degrees. If you are successful in gaining a place on one of our specialist courses, we will work with you to develop your creative skills and prepare you for the next big step – either to university, drama school, art college or the world of work.
Course Information
Introduction
Our course will be music to your ears if you want to develop practical and
creative skills that focus on combining practical knowledge and creative
ability. You’ll alternate between performing, promoting yourself as an artist,
and producing a professional portfolio that reflects your personal development.
Who is this course for?
If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.
Course units/modules
Exploring Music - You will develop different techniques to create music
and produce a portfolio of musical exploration.
Professional Development - You will explore professional development needs
and present a professional development plan.
Self-promotion in the Music Industry - You will develop a professional
identity and produce promotional materials.
Music Performance - You will develop your skills to perform with others on
your instrument and voice to an audience.
Creating Music - You will develop techniques to create music using Digital
Audio Workstations.
Music Project - You will apply your skills to develop, refine and realise
music in response to a commercial brief.
Benefits and skills
Explore music creation techniques through practical workshops and activities
Leverage self-promotion tools to support your progression into the industry.
Craft and present music in response to a commercial brief.
Perform live to audiences at our industry standard
facilities.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade 3 including English or maths. You will also be required to attend an interview and audition, where you should be able to demonstrate that you have an interest in music and some skills to perform on an instrument or voice.
Available apprenticeships and progression options
Progression may include a level 3 qualification, an apprenticeship, or relevant employment.
Course details
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Fees (16-18): No fee
Study Type: Full time
Course Code: 79214-01
Fees (Adult): £1,417
Employment Statistics
Musicians
Average Salary
£42,120
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.
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