Steps to Creative Arts and Media (Entry 3)

This course is designed for students who are interested in developing skills in creative arts and media. It combines practical, hands-on learning with real-life experiences to help build confidence, creativity, and employability skills.

Students will work towards an Open Awards qualification in Skills for Further Learning and Employment, following a Creative Arts and Media pathway. This may include units such as Exploring Art, Digital Media, Taking Photographs, Producing 2D and 3D Art, and Creative Media Skills.

4 GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including English and Mathematics.

Learning takes place in a range of settings, including art studios, classrooms, digital learning spaces, and within the local community. Lessons are engaging and practical, allowing learners to develop their skills at their own pace. Students will experiment with a variety of materials, techniques, and digital tools to create their own artwork and media projects.

Alongside practical learning, students will develop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through group projects, presentations, and creative tasks. Learners will also have opportunities to meet creative professionals, take part in workshops, and explore different careers within the arts and media industries.

Throughout the course, learners will develop important life skills such as confidence, creativity, independence, and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team-skills that are essential for future education, employment, and everyday life. On successful completion of the course, learners can progress onto higher-level Creative Arts or Media programmes, other Level 1 vocational courses, apprenticeships, or pathways into employment within the creative industries

Continual project-based learning is evidenced through practical application of vocational specific presentations, portfolios of evidence, speaking and listening and group discussion. Vocational learning within the curriculum department provides evidence of transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork, resilience and customer care.

On successful completion of the course, learners can progress onto higher-level study programmes, supported internships, or pathways into employment and independent living.

Supported Internships
Graphic design
Website development
Creative arts industries
Apps and animation development

Personal Action Planning

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.