Free Entry Level 3 Creative Industries Course in Huntingdon

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Creative Industries Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus, full-time during the day. You'll explore music performance, music technology, drama, art, digital media, photography, and creative writing over the course of a year. You'll create digital music using software such as Logic, take part in drama productions, and develop skills in visual art and photography. To join, you'll need Entry Level 2 or 3 qualifications, or Maths and English at Entry Level 2 or above.

Who this course is for

This programme offers young people ages 16-25 the opportunity to develop personal and social skills as well as specific skills in the creative subjects of music performance, music technology, drama, art, digital media, photography and creative writing.

College based days will include creating digital music using logic and other software, music performance including learning an instrument or developing singing, being part of drama productions, visual art and photography and learning about different artists and developing creative writing techniques and storytelling.

Other personal and social opportunities to develop life skills that include undertaking a vocational taster and participating in department competitions, tutorials and developing citizenship skills.

Entry requirements

Students must have successfully completed Entry 2 or 3 level qualifications or hold Maths and English qualifications at Entry 2 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll create digital music using Logic and other music software.
  • You'll develop music performance skills, including playing an instrument or singing.
  • You'll take part in drama productions and develop performance skills.
  • You'll work with visual art and photography techniques.
  • You'll produce creative writing pieces.
  • You'll build personal and social skills alongside your creative practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom. College-based days cover a range of creative subjects, with activities including music production, performance, visual art, photography, and drama. Assessment is through the work you produce across these creative areas, building a portfolio of skills and projects over the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Music performer or session musician, entry-level live and studio work
  • Photography assistant, supporting shoots and editing images
  • Digital content creator, producing social media and online media
  • Drama or theatre production assistant, supporting productions backstage or on stage
  • Creative arts technician, supporting events and creative projects
  • Music technology assistant, working with recording and production equipment

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Creative Industries, the natural next step up from Entry Level 3.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths, to strengthen core skills alongside creative study.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts or Music Technology, for those wanting to specialise and move toward employment or further training in the creative sector.