Content Creation

T Level

Our T-Level in Content Creation combines practical and theoretical classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive as a multi-disciplined creative in the dynamic world of digital media.

content creation

T Level

Our T-Level in Content Creation combines practical and theoretical classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive as a multi-disciplined creative in the dynamic world of digital media.

In our T-Level in Content Creation, we combine practical and theoretical classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive as a multi-disciplined creative in the dynamic world of digital media.

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KEY INFORMATION:

Entry Requirements

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths

Course Length

Two Years Including 45 Day Work Placement

Qualification

Digital Production, Design and Development T Level

In our T-Level in Content Creation, we combine practical and theoretical classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive as a multi-disciplined creative in the dynamic world of digital media.

AVAILABLE IN:

key information:

Entry Requirements

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths

Course Length

Two Years Including 45 Day Work Placement

Qualification

Digital Production, Design and Development T Level

course overview

In our T-Level in Content Creation we combine practical and theoretical classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive as a multi disciplined creative in the dynamic world of digital media. From crafting media content – be it design, video, or photography – and mastering the latest multimedia tools, you’ll learn how to create engaging content for a variety of platforms, including social media, online, video, and print.

Foundational Knowledge

  • Work effectively with client briefs, developing innovative solutions.
  • Learn the art of pitching products with persuasive communication techniques.
  • Build expertise in marketing and brand awareness.
  • Conduct thorough primary and secondary research for informed decision-making.
  • Gain insights into the media industry and trends.
  • Learn budgeting, accounting, and cost-effective project management.
  • Navigate legal and ethical considerations in media production.
  • Develop creative ideation and conceptualisation skills.
  • Explore the full spectrum of digital platforms and their potential.

Specialist Technical Skills

  • Refine artistic and technical camera techniques and photography.
  • Master videography with a focus on aesthetic and technical precision.
  • Enhance lighting expertise for diverse artistic and technical applications.
  • Develop advanced audio recording and editing techniques.
  • Create and adapt media content for digital platforms.
  • Manage data effectively, from storage to security.
  • Understand and leverage on-demand/streaming trends.
  • Design impactful graphics and digital visuals.
  • Build proficiency in software platforms for image processing, video editing, and audio editing.

Industry Placement

  • A 45-day industry placement provides real-world projects, offering a chance to collaborate with experienced professionals. This opportunity ensures growth in technical skills, professional attitudes, and creative problem-solving, preparing you to confidently transition into the workplace.

This Level 3 T Level study programme spans two years, offering a robust alternative to A Levels and Apprenticeships. It equips you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for progression into skilled employment, Apprenticeships, or higher-level study, including university. The course blends hands-on practical experience, theoretical classroom learning, and a minimum of 315 hours of industry placement, ensuring real-world exposure. You’ll benefit from comprehensive academic and technical support to develop your expertise and prepare for your future career.

You’ll receive access to:

  • An online learning programme to support and enhance your studies
  • A national network of like-minded Students and teachers studying your course in our campuses around the UK.
  • A guest speaker programme with access to industry practitioners.
  • Other equipment and tools such as:
    • Apple iMacs / Windows PCs
    • DXLRs
    • Adobe Creative Cloud licence
    • Studio spaces including green screen
    • Audio recording equipment
    • Google Suite
    • A range of digital drawing tablets
    • LED lighting
    • Gimbals & scorpion grips
    • Tripods
    • Specialist lenses

 

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During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:

  • View your course information.
  • Set and review targets to help you develop practically and academically.
  • Review notes from your 1-2-1 sessions with your course leader.
  • Access resources for your lessons, to help you understand and complete projects and assignments.
  • View your timetable and check your attendance.
  • Submit your work and receive your grades.

course overview

In our T-Level in Content Creation we combine practical and theoretical classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive as a multi disciplined creative in the dynamic world of digital media. From crafting media content – be it design, video, or photography – and mastering the latest multimedia tools, you’ll learn how to create engaging content for a variety of platforms, including social media, online, video, and print.

Foundational Knowledge

  • Work effectively with client briefs, developing innovative solutions.
  • Learn the art of pitching products with persuasive communication techniques.
  • Build expertise in marketing and brand awareness.
  • Conduct thorough primary and secondary research for informed decision-making.
  • Gain insights into the media industry and trends.
  • Learn budgeting, accounting, and cost-effective project management.
  • Navigate legal and ethical considerations in media production.
  • Develop creative ideation and conceptualisation skills.
  • Explore the full spectrum of digital platforms and their potential.

Specialist Technical Skills

  • Refine artistic and technical camera techniques and photography.
  • Master videography with a focus on aesthetic and technical precision.
  • Enhance lighting expertise for diverse artistic and technical applications.
  • Develop advanced audio recording and editing techniques.
  • Create and adapt media content for digital platforms.
  • Manage data effectively, from storage to security.
  • Understand and leverage on-demand/streaming trends.
  • Design impactful graphics and digital visuals.
  • Build proficiency in software platforms for image processing, video editing, and audio editing.

Industry Placement

  • A 45-day industry placement provides real-world projects, offering a chance to collaborate with experienced professionals. This opportunity ensures growth in technical skills, professional attitudes, and creative problem-solving, preparing you to confidently transition into the workplace.

This Level 3 T Level study programme spans two years, offering a robust alternative to A Levels and Apprenticeships. It equips you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for progression into skilled employment, Apprenticeships, or higher-level study, including university. The course blends hands-on practical experience, theoretical classroom learning, and a minimum of 315 hours of industry placement, ensuring real-world exposure. You’ll benefit from comprehensive academic and technical support to develop your expertise and prepare for your future career.

You’ll receive access to:

  • An online learning programme to support and enhance your studies
  • A national network of like-minded Students and teachers studying your course in our campuses around the UK.
  • A guest speaker programme with access to industry practitioners.
  • Other equipment and tools such as:
    • Apple iMacs / Windows PCs
    • DXLRs
    • Adobe Creative Cloud licence
    • Studio spaces including green screen
    • Audio recording equipment
    • Google Suite
    • A range of digital drawing tablets
    • LED lighting
    • Gimbals & scorpion grips
    • Tripods
    • Specialist lenses

 

  •  

During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:

  • View your course information.
  • Set and review targets to help you develop practically and academically.
  • Review notes from your 1-2-1 sessions with your course leader.
  • Access resources for your lessons, to help you understand and complete projects and assignments.
  • View your timetable and check your attendance.
  • Submit your work and receive your grades.

Ready to apply?

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.

READY TO APPLY?

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.

LEARNER ACHIEVEMENT

90% of our learners achieve their full qualification.

93% of our learners have a positive destination.

5 out of 8 of our learners go onto university or other Higher Education.

learner achievement

COURSE MODULES

COURSE MODULES

Careers Within Content Creation

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.

Careers Within Content Creation

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.

additional information

  • We are a creative college, creating a specialist, creative ecosystem. This is enhanced by teachers, support staff and managers with creative backgrounds and experience.
  • There are opportunities for collaboration across creative disciplines for example photo and video shoots for musicians, or writing music for video games.
  • We have developed in house careers and online learning programmes to support, enhance and harness students’ creative skills and abilities.
  • We cover a range of disciplines and outputs whilst still allowing students to determine and develop their own creative outputs.

Learning Structure:

  • Practical sessions in specialist spaces combined with contextual classroom studies.

 

Weekly Schedule: 

Year 1:

  • 20 hours of in-person lessons per week.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 1.5 hours per week).

Year 2:

  • 20 hours of in-person lessons per week.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 1.5 hours per week).

 

Professional Development:

  • Further your transferable skills through our Personal and Professional Development programme. T Level Software Development also includes specialist sessions devoted to exam readiness and remote sessions to develop skills and understanding further.

 

Attendance and Independent Work:

  • 100% attendance is mandatory for all lessons and timetabled activities.

 

Students are expected to work independently outside timetabled lessons to:

  • Apply what they learn.
  • Complete assignments.

 

Progress Reviews and Reporting:

  • At least three one-to-one reviews per year.
  • A formal learner report accessible to parents/carers via the online portal.

 

Enrichment Opportunities:

  • Creative projects, guest lectures, and events.
  • An online learning programme to support studies outside college hours.

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths.

Year 1:

  • 2x 2.5hr paper-based exams
  • 1x 15 hr project over 2 weeks

Year 2:

  • 1x 67hr project over 7 weeks

 

Throughout the course, you will complete mock exams and projects assessed by your tutors. All projects will be done on PCs, but paper-based assessments will only be available for students with an EAA.

Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.

All campuses 16-18*

FREE

additional information

  • We are a creative college, creating a specialist, creative ecosystem. This is enhanced by teachers, support staff and managers with creative backgrounds and experience.
  • There are opportunities for collaboration across creative disciplines for example photo and video shoots for musicians, or writing music for video games.
  • We have developed in house careers and online learning programmes to support, enhance and harness students’ creative skills and abilities.
  • We cover a range of disciplines and outputs whilst still allowing students to determine and develop their own creative outputs.

Learning Structure:

  • Practical sessions in specialist spaces combined with contextual classroom studies.

Weekly Schedule: 

Year 1:

  • 20 hours of in-person lessons per week.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 1.5 hours per week).

Year 2:

  • 20 hours of in-person lessons per week.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 1.5 hours per week).

Professional Development:

  • Further your transferable skills through our Personal and Professional Development programme. T Level Software Development also includes specialist sessions devoted to exam readiness and remote sessions to develop skills and understanding further.

Attendance and Independent Work:

  • 100% attendance is mandatory for all lessons and timetabled activities.

Students are expected to work independently outside timetabled lessons to:

  • Apply what they learn.
  • Complete assignments.

Progress Reviews and Reporting:

  • At least three one-to-one reviews per year.
  • A formal learner report accessible to parents/carers via the online portal.

Enrichment Opportunities:

  • Creative projects, guest lectures, and events.
  • An online learning programme to support studies outside college hours.

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths.

Year 1:

  • 2x 2.5hr paper-based exams
  • 1x 15 hr project over 2 weeks

Year 2:

  • 1x 67hr project over 7 weeks

 

Throughout the course, you will complete mock exams and projects assessed by your tutors. All projects will be done on PCs, but paper-based assessments will only be available for students with an EAA.

Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.

All campuses 16-18*

FREE

student benefits

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.

student benefits

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.

PROGRESSION ROUTES

Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!

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This apprenticeship programme combines hands-on experience with training in key areas like SEO, social media, and analytics, preparing you for a successful career in digital marketing with industry-recognised qualifications.

PROGRESSION ROUTES

Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!

what next?

Book an open day

The best way to find out what it's like to study at Access Creative College is to come and see us at an open day. We have open days throughout the year. Book your place below.

How to apply

Applying is quick and easy, and can be done in less than two minutes. Just click the button below and fill in a quick form and we'll do the rest. We have interviewers ready to speak to you.

what next?

Book an open day

The best way to find out what it's like to study at Access Creative College is to come and see us at an open day. We have open days throughout the year. Book your place below.

BOOK NOW

How to apply

Applying is quick and easy, and can be done in less than two minutes. Just click the button below and fill in a quick form and we'll do the rest. We have interviewers ready to speak to you.

APPLY NOW

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