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.

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

A person performing on stage with an acoustic guitar

Deconstruct yourself as an artist to discover your strengths and areas for development

Consider your brand, your opportunities, and threats to your success. 

Get feedback from peers, teachers and professionals to help you refine your brand, ambitions and direction of travel. 

Develop and undertake showcases to demonstrate your portfolio and branding.

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.

Modules

A male playing guitar on stage

A group of people working at computers with MIDI keyboards

A male singing on stage

An audience watching people perform on stage

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You must be at least 17 years old and have a Level 3 qualification or strong experience in the working world.

MATHS AND ENGLISH

We offer a variety of ME courses at different levels of ability from starter levels all the way up to GCSE, that are tailored to suit your needs and progression route. to find out if you qualify for Maths and English, learn more here.

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

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Condense

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Creative UK

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Fnatic

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Latitude

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Renderman

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UK Music

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Wild Paths

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