Our school leaver courses are designed to help you reach your full potential. With the broadest range of courses for school leavers in the county, we combine your qualification with work experience alongside personal skills development to make you stand out from the crowd.

You’ll study in our amazing, industry-standard facilities and have access to wide range of support services as well as unique services such as our Employment Bureau. We have strong links with local and national employers and our goal is to make sure that you are well prepared for the workplace or higher education no matter what you decide to do in the future.

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    Art – Fine Art

    This course is intended for those who wish to explore the potential of drawing and painting through observed study. This can be an exhilarating and fast paced experience but it takes a committed attitude to learning and a trust in your lecturers’ advice.

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    Art and Design

    This Level 3 UAL Diploma (University of the Arts, London) in Art and Design recognises the importance of the creative industries as a source of amazing career and learning opportunities for young people today, and in the future. It offers a unique opportunity for those passionate about visual arts to explore and develop their creativity in a challenging yet supportive environment.

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    Art and Design

    This course has been developed to provide learners with an interest in art and design with the opportunity to explore the materials, methods and processes that support art and design activities, and to begin to develop some related technical skills.

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    Art and Design

    If you are creative and enthusiastic and are thinking seriously about becoming a professional artist or designer; if you want to study alongside others who are as keen and talented as yourself, and can show us a strong portfolio of work, then you should make an application to this course.

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    Art, Design and Media

    Designed to provide learners who are intrigued and motivated by art and design with opportunities to explore, develop and test their creativity.

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    Creative Media Production

    If you are enthusiastic and motivated, this course will guide you through all aspects of the design and production process, using specialist software to realise final outcomes. The course is aimed at developing the skills and qualities necessary to handle demanding but very rewarding jobs, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in live brief projects and competitions.

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    Drama and Theatre Studies

    A-level Drama is an exciting exploration of drama and theatre. The course has a strong focus on practical dramatic skills as well as textual analysis and gives learners a well rounded insight into what it takes to be a professional actor.

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    Media Studies

    Have you noticed that media messages are increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives, whether it’s accessing videos on your smartphone, watching TV ads, listening to the radio, looking at posters or listening to music?

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    Music

    A-Level Music offers learners the opportunity to develop skills in the three distinct but related disciplines of performing, composing and appraising.

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    Music Performance and Production

    This course provides learners with a broad range of knowledge, skills and experience in working with a wide variety of technology to support entry into the music industry or further study at university.

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    Performing and Production Arts

    This exciting two-year qualification gives students the opportunity to take their passion for performing to the next level and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study. The course offers opportunity to further develop creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and professional. The dynamic programme acts as a springboard for employment opportunities whilst the accompanying UAL Level 3 qualification allows transition to higher education study at drama schools and universities.

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    Performing and Production Arts

    Designed for learners who want to perform, work backstage, or take part in production within the dramatic arts or music industry.

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