Level 1 Creative Industries Skills Course in Plymouth – City College Plymouth

Cost£180.00
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Level 1 Creative Industries Skills Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, part-time during the day over 17 weeks. The course covers the core skills and knowledge that underpin work in the creative industries. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. Classes are daytime, so you can fit study around other commitments.

Who this course is for

https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the range of roles and sectors within the creative industries.
  • You'll develop practical skills relevant to creative production and practice.
  • You'll learn how to present and communicate creative ideas.
  • You'll build an understanding of professional standards in creative work.
  • You'll practise working to briefs and deadlines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at City College Plymouth. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. Your tutor will give feedback as you progress. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Production assistant, supporting creative teams on shoots or events
  • Studio assistant, helping with day-to-day creative production tasks
  • Retail assistant in a creative or design-led environment
  • Arts administrator, supporting a creative organisation or venue
  • Community arts worker, delivering creative activities in local settings
  • Junior content creator, producing material for social or digital channels

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production, a natural next step to deepen practical skills.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design, for those drawn toward visual creative practice.
  • Level 2 Award in Digital Skills, useful if you want to move into digital creative roles.

A Level 2 creative industries skills qualification opens more doors in the sector and can support entry to further study or apprenticeships.