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Creative Industries 16-18 Courses

About Creative Industries

We’ll help you gain knowledge in industry-standard graphics packages, create designs for the fashion catwalk, or style your own photography shoots in the professional studio. You’ll produce original work and work on commissions with community arts organisations, and exhibit your individual final collections. Our state-of the- art studios are all purpose-built for an impactful learning experience and equipped with specialist software.

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This Level 2 Extended Certificate in Production Arts course is aimed at school leavers who wish to work in theatre/performance venues in a technical capacity.
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Are you already skilled in playing music or singing? Are you considering studying music at a higher level or for a career? If you are passionate about music and performing, and willing to put in...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Are you interested in hair, make-up or costume? Then step this way! This Extended Diploma in Production Arts covers theatrical hair, make-up and costume design for performers. You will have links to our hairdressing, beauty,...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice – Musical Theatre course is aimed at students who want to continue their learning via the creative world of Performance. The nature of the course demands...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 3 Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice – Technical Theatre is a two-year full-time course aimed at people who wish to work in theatre/performance venues in a technical capacity.
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice – Dance course is aimed at students who want to continue their learning via the creative world of Dance. The nature of the course demands total...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice – Acting course is aimed at students who want to continue their learning via the creative world of Performance. The nature of the course demands total...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 2 Extended Certificate in Performing Arts is a one-year full-time course that offers you the opportunity to cover the practical and theoretical areas of dance and drama. If you are passionate about the...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Sandwell College photography students
This Level 3 Photography Extended Diploma in Art and Design is a two-year full-time course for enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated people. If you want to have fun working hard, creating ideas and images using the...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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The BTEC National Extended Diploma is an ideal programme for school leavers and adults. This Level 3 Fashion National Extended Diploma in Art and Design is a two-year full-time course designed to encourage you to...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Are you already skilled in producing and recording music and considering studying music at a higher level or choosing it as a career? The nature of this Level 3 Extended Diploma in the Creative Music...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Do you already have some experience of playing music or singing to a good standard, and are considering studying music at a higher level? The nature of this Level 2 Diploma for Music Practitioners demands...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
2nd September, 2024
Study Mode
Full Time

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