Skills for Creative Industries Level 1
Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Creative Industries
This gateway skills qualification allows you to experience a range of creative industry skills, including Art and Design, Media, Music and Performing Arts.
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Level 1
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September - June
Where -
2 Locations
Huddersfield Centre
Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Course Overview
This is a great entry level qualification if you know you want to progress to a higher, more specific Creative Industries qualification at college, but aren’t sure which area you want to study. By allowing you to explore a range of creative skills in Art and Design, Media, Music and Performing Arts, you can decide on your specialism whilst gaining a valuable qualification.
Employability skills are also built into the qualification and you can study a range of units that will help you prepare for the world of work. These include: applying for a job, career planning and interview skills.
Students on this course must complete 42 credits during this one-year course. Modules include a range of creative skills, including acting, artwork, photography and more. Depending on which modules you study, you will be learning at either our Huddersfield Centre or Springfield Sixth Form Centre, where you will be taught by industry experienced tutors.
English and maths skills are also built into the curriculum and will help you boost your knowledge of these key areas, alongside studying for your GCSEs, if you have not already achieved your grade 4.
This is a great entry level qualification if you know you want to progress to a higher, more specific Creative Industries qualification at college, but aren’t sure which area you want to study. By allowing you to explore a range of creative skills in Art and Design, Media, Music and Performing Arts, you can decide on your specialism whilst gaining a valuable qualification.
Students on this course must complete 42 credits during this one-year course. Modules include a range of creative skills, including acting, artwork, photography and more. Depending on which modules you study, you will be learning at either our Huddersfield Centre or Springfield Sixth Form Centre, where you will be taught by industry experienced tutors.
Employability skills are also built into the qualification and you can study a range of units that will help you prepare for the world of work. These include: applying for a job, career planning and interview skills.
English and maths skills are also built into the curriculum and will help you boost your knowledge of these key areas, alongside studying for your GCSEs, if you have not already achieved your grade 4.
Core Skills Gained:
4 GCSEs grade 2 or above in English and/or maths and an art-based subject.
Art and Design Level 2
Media Level 2
Music Level 2
Performing Arts Level 2
Media Level 2
Music Level 2
Performing Arts Level 2
This qualification prepares you for further study or work within the creative sector. Some careers in the sector include: photographer, graphic designer, freelance musician, actor, production assistant, broadcasting and marketing.
Throughout the qualification, you will be assessed via an ongoing portfolio of evidence.
Why work in the Art & Design Industry?
Employment in Art, Performance and Design roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Art & Design Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Art & Design Industry
Considered a career in the Art & Design?
If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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