This introduction to the creative industry is an opportunity to explore your creativity. You’ll develop new skills and learn to use different tools and techniques to discover your preferred career path.
This one-year course is designed for those who are intrigued and motivated by the creative industry. It allows you to explore, develop and test your creativity whilst gaining a sound base of knowledge and skills. You will enhance your self-confidence and discover your own path within the Creative world.
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Entry Criteria
To enrol on a Level 1 Diploma, you should demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and a commitment to developing the fundamental skills required for this chosen area of study. Typically, applicants will have:
- Studied a GCSE programme or be able to demonstrate that you are working at Level 1.
Applicants without formal qualifications will be invited to complete an initial assessment in English and maths to determine the most suitable level of study.
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What will I study?
You'll study:
- Unit 1: Introduction to music, performing and production arts will provide the student with an introduction to the key elements that develop and support a music, performing and production arts activity.
- Unit 2: Introduction to research for music, performing and production arts will provide the student with an awareness of how research is used to support creative activities.
- Unit 3: Communicating with an audience for music and performing arts will provide the students with an introduction to the skills used to communicate a performing arts activity to an audience.
- Unit 4: Production development for music and performing arts will provide the students with an opportunity to use previously acquired skills, knowledge and understanding to explore, support, develop, plan and promote a production.
- Unit 5: Performance development for music and performing arts will provide the students with an opportunity to use previously acquired skills, knowledge and understanding to explore, develop and plan a performing arts activity
- Unit 6:Music, performing and production arts project will require the student to demonstrate personal strengths in music, performing and production arts and to use the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in previous units. It is expected that they will take some ownership of their learning and, through a process of discussion and evaluation, individually articulate their technical competence and creativity.
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Future Prospects
The skills developed throughout this course will prepare you for your next steps onto one of our Level 2 programmes within Performing Arts, Music and Media.