Are you a driven, ambitious creative ready to take your first real steps into the vibrant North East creative scene? Concept to Creation is a one-year course designed to turn your passion into professional practice.
Step into the heart of the action by joining our dynamic Creative Enterprise programme — a unique opportunity to collaborate with local creative employers, sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset, and grow your network alongside a like-minded community of creatives.
As part of our in-house CoLab Agency, you’ll work on live briefs from real clients, taking exciting projects from initial concept all the way through to final delivery. Whether you’re planning an event, crafting a campaign, or producing content, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience every step of the way.
What makes this course stand out?
By the end of the course, you’ll have built a portfolio of real projects, grown a powerful professional network, and developed the confidence and skills to step boldly into your creative career.
This one-year diploma is structured around three key units:
There are no formal exams. Throughout the course, you will be assessed through a range of modes such as:
After successfully completing this course, you could progress onto:
This diploma is ideal for creative individuals looking to build a successful freelance career, start a business, or gain practical industry experience in a supportive learning environment.
A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
A strong portfolio may be accepted instead of formal qualifications.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you don’t qualify for funding help and have to pay for course, you could pay a 25% deposit and four consecutive monthly standing order payments for the balance. The course fee must be over £100 to qualify.
For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 0300, [email protected] or via Live Chat.
If this is a Level 3 qualification and you may qualify for free course fees and there may be grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 or over you can pay the fee in full upfront and receive a 10% discount. Or you can apply for an Adult Advanced Learner Loan, a low interest loan with no upfront fees that you pay back in installments once you’re earning.
For more information, come along to an Enrolment Event, call 0191 490 4627 or email [email protected]
Those aged under 18 years old are not eligible to study this course as it is a part time programme.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
Knowledge
Fine Arts: Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Sales and Marketing: Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Median Salary£36,669
Average QualificationsLevel 4 NVQ; Intermediate, DipHE, DipFE
Clerical: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Median Salary£39,867
Average QualificationsHonours, Bachelor's degree
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