Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English
Duration
Two Years
Qualification
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma
Collaborate with fellow musicians to create electrifying performance groups. This sets the foundation for your journey towards mastering stage presence and musical excellence.
Throughout the year, you’ll showcase your skills through a range of performances. These performances, whether assessed or external, serve as milestones in your artistic evolution.
Our specialised staff will guide you through your set list and stagecraft, fine-tuning every aspect of your performance. You’ll learn to step into the spotlight with confidence!
Elevate your technical skills like remixing, composition, and arrangement. Convert your creative concepts into melodic masterpieces that resonate with your unique style and artistic vision.
Learn vital employability skills tailored for the creative industries.
Learn how to respond to creative briefs. These challenges will push your artistic boundaries. In doing this, you will hone your ability to compose and record music that complements visual narratives. From films to games, you’ll learn to infuse emotional cues, adding depth and resonance to the visual experience.
Showcase your talents at a professional level, refining your stage presence and musicianship.
Undertake sessioning, auditioning, improvisation, and performing to camera—each venture enhancing your confidence.
Harness business and organisational skills as you collaborate on a project, equipping you to navigate the dynamic landscape of the music industry.
Collaborate, learn, and grow alongside fellow musicians, shaping an unforgettable chapter of your musical journey.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English
GOLIVE - SKILLS FOR WORK, SKILLS FOR LIFE
GoLive is a core part of your study programme, developing your wider skills for work and life. We help you to reach your potential and find your path to the next big step, be that a degree, further training or the world of work.
MATHS AND ENGLISH
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Move onto our Level 4 in Artist Development, a creative degree or into industry. Finishing both years of this course can generate up to 168 UCAS points, or the equivalent of three A* grades at A Level. Careers you can aim for include Professional Recording Artist and Performer, Session Musician, Songwriter, Sound Engineer and Music Mixer and Masterer.
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.
YOUR PROGRESSION ROUTES
Progression routes: Assistant Audio/Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer – learn more
Progression routes: Theatre Technician, Audio/Video Technician, Production Manager, Lighting Technician, Stage Technician, Repair Engineer – learn more
Progression routes: Theatre Technician (Lighting), Crew Member, Production Manager/Assistant, LX Programmer, Sound Engineer, Lighting Designer, Stage Management, Dresser – learn more
Partners
Condense
Creative UK
Latitude
Renderman
Royal Albert Hall
UK Music
