Free Level 1 Creative Industries Skills Course in Milton Keynes – Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Creative Industries Skills Course in Milton Keynes. Evening classes run at Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs for 10 weeks part-time. You'll explore the skills and knowledge that underpin work across the creative industries, from media and design to performance and production. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

See College website for details

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore the range of sectors and roles that make up the creative industries.
  • You'll develop practical skills relevant to creative work and production.
  • You'll learn how to communicate ideas and present creative work effectively.
  • You'll understand the professional standards expected in creative industry workplaces.
  • You'll build awareness of how creative projects are planned and delivered.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at the college on weekday evenings. You'll learn through a mix of practical activities, group work, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course. Check the college website for the full details of how assessment is structured for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Production assistant: support teams on creative and media projects
  • Studio assistant: help with day-to-day tasks in creative studios
  • Events crew: assist with setup and delivery of live events
  • Marketing assistant: support content and campaign work
  • Retail assistant in creative retail: work in galleries, theatres, or arts venues
  • Social media coordinator: create and schedule content for organisations

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production: develop more specialist skills for roles in film, TV, or digital media.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design: a practical route into further study or creative work.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: prepares you for higher education or professional creative roles.

Moving up a level gives you stronger options for employment and opens doors to university-level study in the creative arts.

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