Access Creative College has announced that it will be offering students the opportunity to study for a Content Creation T-Level – one of the first education providers in the UK to run the course – as it continues to lead the way in providing hands-on experience for young digital creators in Bristol.

Commencing this September, the level 3 T-Level, which spans two years, will allow digital media students to gain valuable experience in creating media content across a variety of platforms, including social media, online, video, and print. The course blends theoretical classroom learning with hands-on practical experience and a minimum of 315 hours of industry placement, ensuring real-world exposure – serving as a strong alternative to A-levels and apprenticeships.

Jon Domaille, Head of Bristol Campus said: “We’re so pleased to be able to offer students the opportunity to enroll in the Content Creation T-Level. Bringing this course to city is the next step in ensuring the next generation of talented digital creators have access to the best education to prepare them for the dynamic working world of the creative industries.”

The introduction of the T-Level comes hot on the heels of the successful launch of Access’s Bristol Academy of Visual Arts (AVA), which provides students with an all-encompassing experience of working within the creative industries alongside their studies.

Despite only launching in February, feedback from both students and participating businesses involved in the Academy has been overwhelmingly positive, with students citing AVA and the industry insights they have received so far as both inspiring and confidence boosting.

One of the standout features of AVA has been its partnerships with leading industry players, including Sons of Graham, a professional film and animation company.

Through this collaboration, students have gained invaluable hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art green screen room.

Sons of Graham’s team praised the partnership, highlighting the positive impact of working with Access Creative College students: “Collaborating with Access Creative has been a fantastic experience for Sons of Graham. We loved working in the space and having the extra hands on set. It was a great opportunity to offer guidance and valuable first hand experience to the students. We can’t wait to return for another project!”

Students have also had the chance to attend high profile industry events such as National Careers Week at BAFTA HQ, where they listened to talks from industry professionals like Lauren Layfield (Radio 1, Capital FM, CBBC) and experts from the worlds of short film, animation and gaming. These experiences have given students a better understanding of the creative industries and the roles within them.

Such is the popularity of the Academy of Visual Arts since its launch, that Access has seen a 12% increase in applications and a 32% increase in acceptances to its film, video and photography courses since the Academy launched, showcasing AVA a popular choice for students looking to start a creative career.

Domaille continued: “It’s been fantastic to receive such brilliant feedback from both students and businesses on the Academy in the short time since it began and it’s achieving exactly what we’d hoped it would – providing students with the best possible start to their careers.”

For anyone interested in giving Content Creation a try, Access Creative College will be running a workshop on Wednesday 28^th May from 1-3pm and can register your interest here.

Applications for the content creation T-Level are now open, with the course beginning in September. Students looking to kickstart a career in digital media are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please visit: https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/courses/content-creation/#apply

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