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Artist Development
Level 4
This industry-first course explores all areas of the music industry, so you have a well rounded view of how to have a professional music artist career.
Level 4
This industry-first course explores all areas of the music industry, so you have a well rounded view of how to have a professional music artist career.
You must be 17+ and have a Level 3 qualification or work experience
One year
RSL Level 4 Diploma – Creative Practitioner
You must be 17+ and have a Level 3 qualification or work experience
One Year
RSL Level 4 Diploma – Creative Practitioner
Our L4 Artist Development (AD4) course prepares you to thrive in the professional music industry. You’ll develop creative and technical skills like composing with technology, audio mixing, video editing, crafting engaging digital content, and sharpening your performance abilities through regular showcases and live opportunities.
We’ll also focus on building your professional edge with branding, promotion, and networking skills, while creating a portfolio and Electronic Press Kit to kickstart your career. With opportunities to connect across ACC and the wider music scene, this course gives you the tools and confidence to succeed as a modern music professional.
Through tailored sessions focusing on key aspects of your creative practice, you’ll engage in showcase and reflection sessions, creative digital skills workshops, industry and branding seminars, and rehearsal/practical development time.
This course functions as a mentorship programme, offering regular reviews to refine your artistic skills, industry knowledge, and professionalism. Weekly group mentoring fosters collective growth, connects you with guest speakers, and encourages collaboration within the national college network.
You’ll receive termly, personalised feedback from music industry partners, and all work, such as branding, imagery, and press materials – is designed to be practical and real-world ready.
Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to work with venues and festivals. While gigs are arranged by the college, you’ll also be supported in creating and promoting your own performances.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
In college, you’ll also have access to:
You will also have access to:
Also benefit from:
During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:
Our L4 Artist Development (AD4) course prepares you to thrive in the professional music industry. You’ll develop creative and technical skills like composing with technology, audio mixing, video editing, crafting engaging digital content, and sharpening your performance abilities through regular showcases and live opportunities.
We’ll also focus on building your professional edge with branding, promotion, and networking skills, while creating a portfolio and Electronic Press Kit to kickstart your career. With opportunities to connect across ACC and the wider music scene, this course gives you the tools and confidence to succeed as a modern music professional.
Through tailored sessions focusing on key aspects of your creative practice, you’ll engage in showcase and reflection sessions, creative digital skills workshops, industry and branding seminars, and rehearsal/practical development time.
This course functions as a mentorship programme, offering regular reviews to refine your artistic skills, industry knowledge, and professionalism. Weekly group mentoring fosters collective growth, connects you with guest speakers, and encourages collaboration within the national college network.
You’ll receive termly, personalised feedback from music industry partners, and all work, such as branding, imagery, and press materials – is designed to be practical and real-world ready.
Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to work with venues and festivals. While gigs are arranged by the college, you’ll also be supported in creating and promoting your own performances.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
In college, you’ll also have access to:
You will also have access to:
Also benefit from:
During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.
Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
A live performer/concert artist. During the course, students learn to be free and embrace expression within their art. This can lead towards the classic performing on stage in a live setting or towards a more bespoke artistic path i.e performance art, touring theatre, and musical theatre.
After refining your singing, stagecraft and performance techniques, students can comfortably apply their talent to many aspects of singing. Realising albums, singles and touring. Other avenues include professional backing singers, session singers, entertainment for travel i.e cruise ships and amusement parks
AD4 is about refining your brand and encouraging you to be uniquely yourself. This can lead towards you working towards your refined concept and putting it into action.
Music composition, recording and production are a pivotal part of AD4 alongside this students will also learn how to communicate through collaborations and networking as professionals. Blending these will allow the student to steer artistic vision and output whilst remaining on brand.
The backbone of any artistic and musical endeavour, students will receive not only insights into production/songwriting techniques but also delve into the industry channels surrounding legal, branding, copyright and publishing to ensure professional output.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
A live performer/concert artist. During the course, students learn to be free and embrace expression within their art. This can lead towards the classic performing on stage in a live setting or towards a more bespoke artistic path i.e performance art, touring theatre, and musical theatre.
After refining your singing, stagecraft and performance techniques, students can comfortably apply their talent to many aspects of singing. Realising albums, singles and touring. Other avenues include professional backing singers, session singers, entertainment for travel i.e cruise ships and amusement parks
AD4 is about refining your brand and encouraging you to be uniquely yourself. This can lead towards you working towards your refined concept and putting it into action.
Music composition, recording and production are a pivotal part of AD4 alongside this students will also learn how to communicate through collaborations and networking as professionals. Blending these will allow the student to steer artistic vision and output whilst remaining on brand.
The backbone of any artistic and musical endeavour, students will receive not only insights into production/songwriting techniques but also delve into the industry channels surrounding legal, branding, copyright and publishing to ensure professional output.
You must be 17+ and have a Level 3 qualification or work experience.
Learning Structure:
Professional Development:
Attendance and Independent Work:
Students are expected to work independently outside timetabled lessons to:
Progress Reviews and Reporting:
Enrichment Opportunities:
This internally assessed course is delivered and evaluated by teachers through planned projects. These combine practical tasks, like performances, compositions, audio recordings, and visual media, as well as written reports and presentations, involving both individual and group work. The year is currently made up of 7 formal assessment points covering four projects undertaken in order:
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£4,425
You must be 17+ and have a Level 3 qualification or work experience.
Learning Structure:
Professional Development:
Attendance and Independent Work:
Students are expected to work independently outside timetabled lessons to:
Progress Reviews and Reporting:
Enrichment Opportunities:
This internally assessed course is delivered and evaluated by teachers through planned projects. These combine practical tasks, like performances, compositions, audio recordings, and visual media, as well as written reports and presentations, involving both individual and group work. The year is currently made up of 7 formal assessment points covering four projects undertaken in order:
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£4,425
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
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