Entry Requirements
You must be 17+ and have a Level 3 qualification or work experience
Length
One Year
Qualification
RSL Level 4 Diploma – Creative Practitioner
At the start of Artist Development, we encourage all artists to take a real look at themselves to consider their overall brand, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threat.
You will then work to deconstruct yourself as an artist to discover areas for development
You will be critiqued and gain professional feedback from peers, teachers and industry partners to help you refine your brand.
Present your showmanship by getting involved in top tier showcases, demonstrating your portfolio and branding.
Every performance is an opportunity to be spotted. ACC is always looking for Artist Development students to get involved in national festival performances.
Develop a strong and consistent image to enhance your marketing, portfolio and product.
Devise and implement a clear action plan for your future.
Finish the course with a finalised brand, portfolio and product, ready to take to the world.
Mix and master music by other musicians and artists, as well as your own.
Work with performers to develop studio engineering and recording techniques.
Hone your academic skills, including research techniques and critical thinking, to get you ready for university.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You must be at least 17 years old and have a Level 3 qualification or strong experience in the working world.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
You’re confident in your artistry and brand. It’s time to get yourself out there. Cetera (read more here), ACC’s in-house artist management and development company may also be available to you. Career options at the end of the course include Performing and Recording Artist, Session Musician, Songwriter or even an Artist Management, A&R or Music Marketing role.
Fees and Funding
MANCHESTER 16–18*
FREE
MANCHESTER 19+*
£0 – £4,425
ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 16–18*
FREE
ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 19+
£0 – £4,425
Partners
Condense
Creative UK
Fnatic
Latitude
Renderman
Royal Albert Hall
UK Music
