Creative Arts Diploma Level 1

The Creative Arts Level 1 programme is a broad course designed for those who are interested in performing and visual arts. The course will enable you to gain confidence and familiarity with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to engage successfully with production arts activities. You will develop a repertoire of core skills through working on integrated projects with opportunities to design posters, props and costumes in addition to developing your personal strengths in music, media and/or production arts.

As well as contemporary practice, you will develop an understanding
 of contextual research used 
in art, design and media activities and the wider Creative Arts.

The course also provides a great opportunity to gain pre-employment training in the creative and cultural industries and is supplemented by a quality work shadowing experience. You will also undertake a recognised Arts Award at Level 2 alongside your main qualification.

The course will enable you to make informed choices with regard to a career in the Creative Arts sector. You will study English and maths as part of the course and have a range of opportunities to prepare for future employment through work shadowing.

Course Content / Modules

The course is made up of a number of smaller qualifications;

• Introduction to Performance and Production


• Introduction to Research for Performance and Production


• Introduction to Communicating with an Audience


• Production Development


• Performance Development


• Apply Performance and Production


• Silver Arts Award

Entry Requirements

3 GCSEs (grades D-G) and an interview.”

Career Opportunities

There are a wide range of possible careers within the creative arts industries, from work within film, television or theatre production, advertising, publishing and web design, lighting or sound operation, venue management, equipment hire, retail and marketing, as well as jobs such as Stage Manager or Set Designer, Costumer Designer or Maker, Prop Designer or Maker, to Freelance Photographer.

Course Progression

Successful students are eligible to apply and progress to level 2 courses in Music, Performing Arts, Art and Design, and Creative Media Production. From there they may go on to Level 3 courses in Music, Music Technology, Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, Technical Theatre, Creative Media Production or a Creative Apprenticeship.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.