Courses and apprenticeships MUSIC

GAMES DESIGN, ANIMATION & VFX

celebrating 20 years

SPORTS STUDIES // MEDIA, FILM & TV // PRODUCTION ARTS

FASHION // PERFORMING ARTS THEATRICAL AND MEDIA MAKEUP

Prospectus 20/21 Prospectus www.bigcreative.education

EVENTS // ART & DESIGN 01 Welcome APPRENTICESHIPS 02 Results 31 Apprenticeships 04 BCE creative campus 33 Apprenticeships at 06 A visionary building Creative Works

FULL-TIME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CREATIVE COURSES 34 Adult learning 08 Games Design, 36 Big Creative Animation & Visual Independent School Effects (VFX) 38 Industry guests 10 Music Production 40 NXT Creatives 12 Music Performance 42 Additional learning 14 Media, Film & TV 43 Learning support and 16 Theatrical and student services Media Makeup 44 Marketing and 18 Events Management recruitment activities 20 Production Arts 45 How to apply 22 Art & Design 46 Big Creative Village 24 Fashion 47 Digital future 26 Performing Arts 48 How to find us 28 Sports Studies 30 Work experience and traineeships Contents Welcome

It has been one of the best years in our 20-year history at Big Creative Training, with high levels of achievement from our students across all subject areas as well as Maths and English. We are also proud to report record levels of our students progressing within BCE to further develop their creative and academic skills on their journey to exciting creative careers, apprenticeships and University. Other highlights from our students this year include an assembly and secret gig with Stormzy, visits to Sky Academy, BBC, Universal Music and of course, our annual graduation showcase at Rich Mix.

We are very excited for the coming year and are happy to bring you the latest course offers from our Uplands House and Creative Works campus, where we have upgraded all course areas with the latest studios, industry software and computer equipment. New courses we are launching for the 2020 academic year include the Level 3 NextGen Animation & VFX course, new apprenticeship standards in Music & VFX and Adult Learning in Digital Skills, Maths & English and access to apprenticeships.

Please do take the time to access the Big Creative Training Ofsted report to find out more about our unique creative offer. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you choose to begin your creative career with us.

Alexis Michaelides Founder BCE / MD Big Creative Training

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The Big Creative Academy continues to go from strength to strength, from achieving an Ofsted grade ‘Good’ in our inspection, to the continued development of an arts-based curriculum with the University of the Arts. This year we are excited to announce that we are now an associate school of Sadler’s Wells Theatre, who are working with us to develop our performing arts and dance curriculum.

Our young people are out there in industry forging their own path, with over 95% progressing onto University, setting up their own business, or securing employment in the creative sector, all following their passion for the arts. I’m very proud of our learners and the strength of character they have to achieve their ambitions. Big Creative Academy values that ambition and drives it forward with a focus on wellbeing and character education, underpinning everything we do and delivered through a dedicated programme and series of workshops.

Our focus on celebrating diversity, championing everybody and our continued work as a DfE best practice school for LGBT+ provides a place for everybody to come, Results learn and immerse themselves in a creative environment. Our teaching team are all industry professionals and we’re very proud to have our Fashion tutor launching a new collection at New York Fashion week. This focus on creativity – combined with the top-notch skills you will learn on your course designed by UAL, London – will set you apart from your competitors. With the opening of the new £21m Creative Academy in September 2020, come join us and be part of something amazing! Your success is our success… I look forward to working with you.

Sacha Corcoran, MBE Principal, Big Creative Academy

02 BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 97% 74% 88% vocational success rate of BCE Level 3 students of BCE apprentices progress for Academy students progress to University into careers in London’s creative economy

Ofsted ’Good’ grades for all schools Training students with disabilities Ofsted says there is an ‘outstanding in the BCE group – Training, Academy and additional learning needs achieve culture of mutual respect between and Big Creative Independent School to the same level as their peers sta› and students’

BCE MISSION // Develop talent. Transform lives. Create careers.

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Theatre Dance / Drama Studios Music Practice Rooms The 200-seater theatre provides a space Our industry standard Dance and Drama Our wide range of practice rooms are for students to showcase their work and studios provide the perfect backdrop well maintained and allow our learners provides a state-of-the-art facility to for all our learners to fully engage in to fully explore their musical ideas. learn production and performance skills. their field.

Makeup Studio Gaming Suites Fashion Suite A dedicated space for students to develop Our technology filled gaming rooms Providing everything a fashion their makeup skills and designs and to see are equipped for advanced designs learner needs to create their them come to life on models. using Maya, Unity 3D and much more! chic and unique designs.

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Recording Studios Media Suite and Green Screen Room Fitness Centre Our state-of-the-art recording studios Our editing suites have the latest industry The fitness centre provides space for our run the latest versions of Logic X and software and access to programs such as Sports Studies students to develop their Ableton, which are available to all our Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. skills and for students to work on their Music students. own health, fitness and wellbeing.

Study Centre Student Services Hub Common Room A hub for focus and productivity at A dedicated hub at both BCE campuses, When not in lessons, our learners can both BCE campuses. Our facilities and providing students with support including be found in the common room relaxing resources allow you to complete work, careers advice, financial and welfare or playing games (such as table tennis). assignments and to prepare for exams. guidance and professional counselling.

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A visionary building

Big Creative Academy is constructing a new, visionary building for our specialist creative arts academy.

Work has started on a £21m investment funded by the Department for Education on our Clifton Avenue campus. The building will house industry standard facilities for our courses for 16-23 year olds in Fashion, Theatrical and Media Makeup, Performing Arts, Media, Music, Production Arts, Art & Design and Sports Studies.

06 BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 The vision we have for Big Creative Academy is coming alive. It’s more important than ever that our young people are trained to have technical, industry-standard skills they can take into the real world, and for communities to come together. We look forward to welcoming you all.

Sacha Corcoran, MBE

New building (front): 3D model view

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Games Design, Animation & Visual Effects (VFX)

The department is equipped with powerful PCs, which have all of the latest gaming, media and animation software, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Unity, visual scripting tools, Pro-Builder, Maya and Nuke. Our students are equipped with the skills that employers need to recruit into their businesses. NextGen brings industry and educators Level 2 Games Design Level Course name Duration • Enterprise for the gaming industry together to develop the next generation 2 Games Design 1 year • Planning and producing a media product of digital talent. This two-year course is • 2D game production for students interested in digital design, 3 Games Design 1 - 2 years • Audio for videogames animation and visual e› ects. It’s supported by exciting games companies such as 3 NextGen Academy - 2 years Games, Animation PlayStation, FrameStore and Blue Zoo. Level 3 Games Design & VFX

• The business of videogames BCE are excited to o› er this new • Designing 3D characters for games Level 3 course from September 2020. • Developing digital games using • Prepare for a career in games and digital games creation software design, one of the fastest growing UK A little bit about the tutors sectors with a projected 1m new jobs Investigate design level narrative, Adrian Joseph by 2030 interfaces, mechanics, genre and target Adobe Education Trainer certifi ed • BCE Gaming students can progress audiences to help you create a plan to in the Creative Cloud software to a BCE Level 4 Design / VFX develop your own 2D or 3D videogame. package (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, apprenticeship or a degree related Use Unity 2D and Maya 3D software to Illustrator etc) and have used to gaming, coding and digital design plan and develop your characters, game CSS / HTML / JavaScript coding environments and storylines. Our gaming with content management systems. Entry requirements students work on live briefs with exciting “I’m now using Unity 3D and Maya Level 2: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above companies such as Microsoft and Google. software to create e-learning game including English (or equivalent) content and training simulations”. Level 3: 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 including Level 3 NextGen Academy – English (or equivalent) Games, Animation & VFX Skills Level 3 NextGen: 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 • Pre-production skills including English and Maths (or equivalent) • Character modelling • Games design concepts • Developing digital games using games creation software

FULL-TIME CREATIVE COURSES BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 09 Music Production

Aimed at young people interested in creating and composing music to a professional level, learners also have the unique opportunity to develop their understanding of how the music industry works, receiving tutorials from producers and engineers. This course is aimed at young people Levels 1 -2 Music Production Level Course name Duration • Understanding music theory who want to pursue a career as a music 1 Music Production 1 year • Introduction to music composition producer, DJ, or sound engineer through • Introduction to music sequencing mixing, mastering, sound design and 2 Music Production 1 year more. You will learn the business and production 3 Music Production 1 - 2 years • Music with technology and marketing principles needed to • Careers in music develop yourself as a freelancer, plus • Music marketing and promotion the knowledge and skills needed to be • Remixing and production successful in this competitive industry. • Composing music A little bit about the tutors BCE Music students have access to the latest industry software and equipment. Richy Pitch Level 3 Music Production Working in music for over 20 years • Planning and delivering and was the DJ for Damon Albarn’s Progression routes a music product BCE Music Production students can Gorillaz Sound System, including a • Sound and music industry progress from a Level 1 to a Level 2 world tour! • DJ skills course and then to a BCE Level 3 course • Music production techniques or from Level 3 onto a Music Assistant • Music based programming apprenticeship or a degree related to • Sequencing systems and techniques Music Technology / Studio Engineering. • Sound creation and manipulation • Marketing and promotion in the Entry requirements music industry Level 1: 0-2 GCSEs at any grade • Music for computer games Level 2: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above • Studying music from around the world including English (or equivalent) • Live sound techniques Level 3: • Music project 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 • Music technology for performance including English (or equivalent)

FULL-TIME CREATIVE COURSES BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 11 Music Performance

Providing you with the opportunity to develop your writing and performance skills with experienced industry professionals, you will build on your own personal and social identity as a successful recording artist / musician in today’s music industry. Developing your creative side, you Levels 1 -2 Music Performance Level Course name Duration • Song writing – professional will focus on writing, composing and 1 Music Performance 1 year recording sessions arranging songs for recording and • Singing / rapping – music theory performing. You will consider and 2 Music Performance 1 year question the social and cultural contexts • Write and record a collection of 3 Music Performance 1 -2 years songs to an industry standard of music performance, understanding • Learn how to earn a wage as an recording contracts and generating artist / songwriter your revenue. You will be introduced • Develop e› ective song writing styles to music and the performance skills • Learn and apply studio recording required to create good music. A little bit about the tutors techniques Ali Smyth • Identify how to improve Progression routes Professional guitarist and sound rehearsal performances BCE Music Performance students can engineer, Ali has been in the music • Prepare and perform a fi fteen- progress from a Level 1 to a Level 2 course industry for over 15 years and has minute set and then onto a Level 3 Music Performance course. Finishing a two-year Level 3 developed extensive experience in course will allow a student to progress both live performance and recorded Level 3 Music Performance in studying a degree related to Music. music. He has toured through • Solo music performance Europe and America. • Music performance techniques Entry requirements • Sound and music industry Level 1: 0-2 GCSEs at any grade • Working and developing Level 2: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above as a musical ensemble including English (or equivalent) • The music freelance world Level 3: 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 • World music and marketing including English (or equivalent) • Music project AR • Sequencing systems and techniques • Plan and stage events that you will manage as part of a team

FULL-TIME CREATIVE COURSES BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 13 Media, Film & TV

In a fast-changing industry where the UK is a world leader in digital media and media production, you will gain the skills and knowledge to compete with the best. Levels 1 - 2 Media, Progression routes Film & TV Production BCE Media students can progress from a Level 1 to Level 2 Media course and • Introduction to fi lm making A little bit about the tutors then onto to a Level 3 Media course • Script writing techniques James Millington in either Media Production or Games • Print media skills James started his career at BBC Animation and VFX. From Level 3 you can • Film and TV products Bristol, working on various day-time progress onto a Level 3 Junior Content • Talk and music radio production television shows. He then worked Producer, Level 4 2D Arts / Visual E› ects • Visual e› ects at Hospital Records (the world’s apprenticeship or a degree related to largest drum and bass label) doing media, broadcast or fi lm. Level 3 Media, digital marketing, working on video Film & TV Production concepts and production for a Entry requirements global audience. He currently • Soap opera pilot Level 1: 0-2 GCSEs at any grade runs a record label and performs • Multi-camera production Level 2: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above in a hip-hop group. • Magazine design including English (or equivalent) • Photojournalism Level 3: 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 • Planning and shooting a short fi lm including English (or equivalent) • Visual e› ects

You will learn how to use programmes Level Course name Duration identical to industry professionals to create 1 Media, Film & 1 year and produce your own productions. You TV production will learn to create pre-production materials for producing great programmes such 2 Media, Film & 1 year TV production as script writing, call sheets, researching locations and storyboards. 3 Media, Film & 1 - 2 years TV production BCE media students have access to high profi le trips and work experience at companies such as SKY Academy, ITN News and BBC productions.

FULL-TIME CREATIVE COURSES BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 15 Theatrical and Media Makeup

Develop your understanding of the cosmetics industry and further your skills in both theatrical and media makeup disciplines. Learn from experts, using industry-level equipment and resources, how to provide makeup for fi lm, TV and photography, or take centre-stage as the artistic lead on a theatrical production. This Level 3 Diploma will give you an in- Progression routes Level Course name Duration depth understanding of not only makeup BCE Theatrical and Media Makeup application, but also develop your students can progress to a degree 3 Theatrical and 2 years knowledge of cosmetic science, anatomy, related to Art & Design, Makeup Artistry Media Makeup physiology, hairpieces, and airbrushing. and Theatre Production. Students can also progress to industry via retail, Level 3 Theatrical creative industries or freelance, or to and Media Makeup a BCE Events Assistant Apprenticeship. • Health and safety in the salon Entry requirements • Cosmetic makeup science / Applicants must have 5 GCSEs at grade dermatology C(4) or above or a Level 2 Diploma in Art • Media makeup & Design, Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2 or • Photographic makeup Makeup Level 2. A GCSE C(4) or above • Anatomy and physiology in Art & Design is desirable. for makeup services • False eyelash application

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Events Management

Learn how to plan, organise and run various types of events including showcases, music, charity and corporate events. This course will also give you an insight into modern digital marketing tools used to promote events. Level 3 Events Management You will explore the world of marketing BCE Events students will have the • Marketing an event and branding by learning about the opportunity to take part in work • Arts in the community business environment, online marketing experience at real life festivals and • Event management and the importance of teamwork in events, as well as staging their own • Production management order to ensure your product reaches events every term. for live performances its target audience. • Introduction to digital marketing Progression routes • Market research You will learn to secure funding, research BCE Events students can progress • Business communication and plan to deliver successful and to a BCE Level 3 Events Assistant • Managing a business event profitable showcases and events. apprenticeship or a degree related to events management.

Entry requirements Applicants must have 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 including English (or equivalent).

Level Course name Duration

3 Events Management 1 -2 years

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Production Arts

For those who enjoy working backstage, have a passion for production or working behind the scenes at large- scale events. Big Creative Education’s Level 3 in Production Arts will help you refi ne your craft. Taking advantage of the Academy’s Progression routes Entry requirements new 200 seat theatre, you will learn BCE Production Arts students Applicants must have 5 GCSEs at grade every aspect of production from could progress to a degree relating C(4) or above or a Level 2 Diploma in Art audiovisual design, stage management, to production, theatre or events & Design, Beauty Production NVQ Level 2 prop building and set-making, to the management. They may also progress or Makeup Level 2. A Drama / Media GCSE business of production, production into the industry via the creative at C(4) or above is desirable. arts planning, and rigging. industries, festival / gig production and management, or audiovisual Level Course name Duration You will work towards a final showcase, engineering / rigging. They can combining all your skills to produce also undertake a BCE Events 3 Production Arts 2 years the first ever productions in Waltham Assistant Apprenticeship. Forest Borough’s first theatre.

Level 3 Production Arts • Production Arts • Performing Arts business • Production Arts planning • Performance • Stage management • Stage lighting design • Stage model making / scenic painting

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Art & Design

The BCE Level 2 in Art & Design will provide you with the opportunity to begin to develop your technical skills in various art disciplines. This will involve exploring materials, methods, and processes that will defi ne your vision and style, as well as your progression routes beyond your Level 2 qualifi cation. Directly applying classroom knowledge Progression routes Entry requirements to your work you will learn as you create, The BCE Level 2 in Art & Design will give Applicants must have 3 GCSEs at understanding Art & Design from both a you the opportunity to progress into a grade D(3) or above (including English). theoretical and practical standpoint. You wide variety of creative avenues in BCE; A GCSE grade D(3) or Level 1 in Art & will use state-of-the-art equipment and potentially developing your skills in a Design would be desirable. learn from tutors who are embedded in Level 3 Fashion Design, Games Design, the creative industries. Theatrical and Media Makeup, Production Level Course name Duration Arts or Media courses. You will also be able Building a portfolio of work that explores to progress into a Level 3 apprenticeship 2 Art & Design 1 year a number of di›erent avenues, you will in Junior Content Production with BCE. be given the opportunity to understand a With your Level 3 Diploma from BCE wide variety of disciplines and directions. you will have the qualifications needed Demonstrate your skills in drawing, to progress to a Level 4 2D Arts / Visual painting, illustration, fine art, and sculpture. E›ects apprenticeship or University. Use multi-disciplinary thinking to apply these to a number of creative industries including fashion, games design, production arts, animation and VFX.

Level 2 Art & Design • Drawing techniques • Building a portfolio • Life drawing • Painting and paint e›ects • Textiles and printing • Sculpture and use of sustainable materials • Illustration for fashion • Introduction to digital arts

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Fashion

This course is designed for young people with a passion for clothes, design, fabrics and style. Learn about the workings of the fashion industry and discover what makes this international multi-billion-pound industry work so well. You will leave us with a professional, Level 3 Fashion Design Level Course name Duration & Garment Manufacture digitalised portfolio of your coursework. Your tutors will help you craft this essential 3 Fashion Design & 1 - 2 years • Contextual infl uences tool to help you move to the next stage Garment Manufacture • Material processing techniques of your creative career or learning. • Pattern construction for fashion and clothing • Production techniques for fashion and clothing A little bit about the tutors • Developing costume design skills Ricky Wesley Harriott • Accessory production ‘Wesley Harriott’ fashion brand has • Design methods been worn by the likes of Lady Gaga • Pattern development and Kylie Jenner, and was also shown at the New York Fashion Week 2019! Our industry professional tutors will teach you valuable design processes and introduce you to the techniques involved in the creation of fashion and clothing. Exploring technical skills such Progression routes as pattern cutting, garment construction BCE Fashion students can progress to and costume design, you will discover a degree related to Fashion / Design. your own creativity through exciting projects and practical design skills to Entry requirements begin your fashion and styling career. Applicants must have 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 including English (or equivalent). You will also develop styling skills, including catwalk makeup and will fi nish the year with a fashion show that you will design and produce on your own and as part of a team.

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At BCE we are very proud to be a Sadler’s Wells associate school – this partnership allows us to provide an outstanding curriculum in dance and drama. If you’re a performer at heart, passionate about dance and / or drama then you should join us. Our courses introduce you to a variety Level 3 Dance and Drama Level Course name Duration of disciplines, commitment and work • Historical context / dance appreciation 1 - 2 Performing Arts 1 year ethics; build on your self-confi dence • Movement skills in performance whilst creating and rehearsing content • Performing Arts business 3 Drama 1 - 2 years to perform to live audiences. After • Performance workshop 3 Dance and Drama 1 -2 years completing Level 1 you can progress to • Dance improvisation a Level 2 course and then on to either • Choreographic principles Level 3 Drama, Level 3 Dance or Level 3 • Choreographing dance Production Arts to further develop your • Urban dance skills in your chosen specialism. A little bit about the tutors Progression routes Lee Chalkley Levels 1 - 2 Performing Arts Level 1 Performing Arts students can An actor, dancer and model, Lee progress onto a Level 2 Performing • Musical theatre skills has worked on music videos, adverts Arts course. Level 3 Performing Arts • Contemporary dance techniques for ‘Rimmel London’, The National students can progress to a degree • Exploring improvisation Lottery and modelled for brands related to dance or drama and • Acting skills such as ASOS and Topman. He has stage production. • Group movement skills been teaching for over 8 years and • Preparation, performance and production loves teaching because it allows him Entry requirements to stretch learners, giving them new Level 1: 0-2 GCSEs at any grade Level 3 Drama techniques in a fun and energetic way. • Voice and the actor Level 2: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above • Performing Arts business including English (or equivalent) • Rehearsing / performance workshop Level 3: 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 • Principles of acting including English (or equivalent) • Theatre for children • Applying acting styles • Film and TV acting • Applying physical theatre

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Are you interested in a career in sports, fi tness, wellbeing or sports science? Our Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma in Sports Studies covers a range of topics that include: sports performance, anatomy and physiology for sport, health screening and fi tness testing, nutrition, physiology of fi tness, sport in society and sports management. Taking advantage of the Academy’s new Level 3 Sports Studies Entry requirements Level 2: state-of-the-art performance equipment • Anatomy and physiology Applicants must have 3 GCSEs and training facilities, you will build a • Performance psychology at grade D(3) or above (including English) portfolio of techniques in the world of • Planning and leading activities or a GCSE or Level 1 in Physical Education Sports Studies, informed by top-level • Business skills would be desirable. industry expertise. The Level 3 Diploma • Fitness testing Level 3: Applicants must have 5 GCSEs gives you the opportunity to build on • Nutrition at grade C(4) or above or a Level 2 this knowledge and prepare yourself • Sport and leisure facilities operations Diploma in Sports Studies or a related for University or industry. • Coaching subject. A GCSE in Physical Education • Performance analysis at C(4) or above is desirable. Level 2 Sports Studies

• Anatomy and physiology Progression routes Level Course name Duration • Performance psychology BCE Sports Studies students can progress • Planning and leading activities to a degree relating to sports studies / 2 Sports Studies 1 year • Business skills science, as well as sports coaching and 3 Sports Studies 2 years • Fitness testing training. This course will also prepare you • Nutrition for industry, giving you the qualifi cations • Sport and leisure facilities operations to pursue a career in sports industries, either through progression, a Level 3 qualifi cation, or a related apprenticeship.

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Work experience Traineeships All full-time students at BCE will Traineeships are designed to help young undertake a week of work experience people get the skills and experience in a creative company or complete they need to get an apprenticeship or a work-related external project. job. You’ll work for a creative company This provides valuable experience for 14 weeks. These companies are in the of the working world and an insight music, media and events industries. The into how the industry works and company will pay your travel expenses employers’ expectations. and you’ll get valuable experience. You’ll be able to study Maths and English at BCE Previous placements have included and gain employability skills throughout the Roundhouse, Barbican, Sony your work placement to help you Music and EA Games. progress to an apprenticeship or job. Our traineeship vacancies can be found on our Apprenticeships vacancies page at www.bceapprenticeships.com

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Apprenticeships

BCE apprenticeships are BCE apprentices are employed Events in partnership with for 15 months by a creative sector Digital Assistant full-time Level 3 and Level 4 employer and will complete their Music Marketer Junior Content Advanced Apprenticeships programmes that combine Information for employers Producer AssistantAdvanced Apprenticeships o› the job training with BCE Information for employers creative industry employment Advanced Apprenticeships Advanced Apprenticeships through a combination of: Information for employers Information for employers with ‘o¢ the job’ training • Monthly tutorials / industry that includes online learning, masterclasses tutorials and masterclasses. • Online learning and assessment

In order to successfully achieve the apprenticeship, an apprentice must

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BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 31 Our apprenticeships are open to anyone Events Assistant – Level 3 Junior 2D Artist / Visual E¢ects – 16 years+ who want to pursue a career As an Event Assistant, apprentices Level 4 in Music, Digital Marketing, Creative Media, will be typically working within a Junior 2D artists utilise artistic knowledge 2D Design / VFX and Events Management. team of people in an events company in areas such as composition and colour You must have five GCSES at grades 4-9 or an events department of a larger in addition to accepted industry standard including Maths and English to be eligible organisation. They will be providing compositing software and operating for the apprenticeship. BCE o›er the support to a number of event planners systems. This new Level 4 apprenticeship following apprenticeships: or project managers carrying out a provides students with a 15 month wide range of tasks necessary to plan, apprenticeship at companies specialising Digital Marketer – Level 3 organise and deliver commercial events. in games design, animation and The BCE Digital Marketing apprenticeship visual e›ects. trains you to become a specialist in all Music Assistant (Business Admin) – digital marketing techniques, as well Level 3 You will be employed for the duration as helping you to gain the knowledge A Music Assistant supports the business of the apprenticeship and attend and skills to understand the impact by organising documents, communicating online learning, tutorials and industry and power of social media. with clients, implementing systems, using masterclasses at BCE. IT packages, managing projects and Junior Content Producer – Level 3 representing the company professionally. As a Junior Content Producer, you will Their role is to keep the business operating be involved in developing and creating e¶ciently, contributing to the overall team content that can be used across a performance. This is a broad role with variety of media including digital, social scope to suit a range of music related 88% media, broadcast or in print. You will be businesses, including record labels, of BCE apprentices go on creating content that could be used as agencies, distributors, publicists and to a career or freelance work part of media, advertising and marketing many more. in the creative industries campaigns, collaborating with designers and developers producing video, images, text, web pages and social media content. Check out our vacancies page to see the kind of companies that want to hire you. Visit www.bceapprenticeships.com

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Apprenticeships at Creative Works

BCE founded Creative Works in All BCE Apprentices undertake their o› available for 16-18 year olds and adults 2018 – a brand new co-workspace the job skills training at Creative Works looking to access an apprenticeship with their industry tutors and benefit or improve their employment skills. for creative freelancers and from monthly industry masterclasses The workspace o›ers: employers. Creative Works is from companies including BBC, Red Bull, • Private o¶ces and bays a buzzing creative community Universal Music and Escape Studios. • Co-work desks of designers, animators, music • Training suite and media companies. Creative Works also o›ers digital training • High spec meeting spaces in high value skills including digital marketing, digital design, coding and www.creativeworks.space event design. These programmes are

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Adult learning At BCE we are passionate about learning and development. The launch of our new adult learning service allows us to bring our experience in teaching and training to a wider audience.

We understand that lifelong learning Vocational creative programmes We o› er creative courses in: is essential to meet the ever-changing We are proud to o› er a variety of • Games Design and Animation demands of the labour market. Our aim creative vocational qualifi cations to (Levels 2 - 3) is to o› er training and courses which those aged 19 - 23. We have a wide • Fashion and Art & Design (Levels 2 - 3) develop confi dence in the community range of courses to suit learners at • Media, Film & TV (Levels 1 - 3) and bridge the skills gap to allow di› erent levels of study, delivered • Music Performance (Levels 1 - 3) our learners to progress into by industry professionals. • Music Production (Levels 1 - 3) sustainable employment. • Performing Arts (Levels 1 - 3)

For further course details please refer to our study programme pages.

34 BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 Functional skills: English • Opportunity to develop your Digital skills masterclass and Maths qualifi cations employability skills (CV writing, BCE o› er a cutting-edge digital skills creating a portfolio / website, Functional skills are an essential foundation programme focused on the development interview skills and many more) for sustainable employment. Whether you of key technical and digital skills in high • Gain practical experience are looking to improve your communication demand in London’s economy, across • Presenting your work in front of an skills, develop your confi dence in English, employers and companies of all sectors. industry panel improve your numeracy skills, support Programmes also support freelance and • Working on a live creative project your children with their homework or creative SME employment. in your area of choice: looking to achieve an industry recognised – Media: Editing, fi lming short qualifi cation. Our English and Maths courses videos for social media / marketing are fl exible and designed to meet the campaigns, designing fl yers and needs of our learners. We o› er functional logos and taking pictures for skills qualifi cations in English and Maths the campaign. awarded by OCR from Entry Level 3 – – Marketing: Creating marketing and Level 2. This is available for all ages. social media strategies, pitching and promoting campaigns, turning your Creative apprenticeship masterclass creative ideas into real life content. Are you looking to secure an apprenticeship – Events: Coming up with creative Our courses include: that kickstarts your career in the creative and innovative ideas for an event, industry? Then why not join our creative organising a venue, artist performances, • Digital skills programme and apprenticeship masterclass and give catering and decorations. Working to employability certifi cate yourself a head start! Our creative a client brief. • Programmes designed across: apprenticeship masterclass programme – VFX: Using creative ideas and – Digital marketing fundamentals covers the following: concepts for illustrations and – Social media content • Creative workshops led by animations, editing and working – Coding fundamentals industry professionals closely with the content creators – Digital design and marketing teams. – Photography – Video and content creation – Music production

BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 35 Big Creative Independent School

We are an alternative school for years 10 / 11 and Our mission learners interested in Creative Music and Media, To transform the lives of young who do not feel their current schooling engages people through inspirational teaching, them in this area enough for them to succeed. providing exceptional access to career opportunities in the creative industries. To get disa› ected young people back Our full-time course runs fi ve days a on track in their lives through high week, led by qualifi ed teachers who quality vocational courses. are also current industry professionals. Our vision At BCIS we use only the highest To be recognised as an outstanding spec equipment, including the latest provider and to ensure our graduates Apple Mac computers and industry are empowered to lead purposeful professional software leading to lives with integrity. high quality results and outcomes.

Our values To place the wellbeing and development of our young people and the local community at the heart of the organisation.

36 BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 Our curriculum qualifications, but a sound ethical Our broad but specialised curriculum BCIS provides a holistic, experiential, framework permeating all aspects o›er is kept under review in order to immersive learning opportunity that of the school. respond to the needs of young people encompasses all aspects of a young and to meet our aims. Vocational options person’s education. The curriculum at The school will be a context in which develop students’ skills, knowledge and BCIS builds on the already successful young people learn from their experiences technique and broaden their understanding provision at Big Creative Training. and become more e›ective in their of the creative industries. We focus on creative industry, decisions and relationships. with heavy emphasis on: For further information about BCIS, please get in touch: • Personal, social and careers Themed areas t: 020 3873 5800 development • Interactive Media (Level 1) e: [email protected] • Achievement of the core of • Graphic Design (Level 1) w: www.bce-ap.com Mathematics, English and ICT • Music Production & Business (Level 1) at Level 2 • Personal and Social Development • Solid progression routes (Level 1) • English, Maths and ICT (Functional Through studying the creative subject, Skills & GCSE) learners will develop personal, social • Employability and career development and functional skills. Personal and social (Level 1) development will be the beating heart • Music and media industry guest of the learner experience, and not solely speakers / trips based around the achievement of • Sports

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Industry guests

At BCE, we have access to a wide range of contacts from the industry. Here are but a few that have visited BCE in recent years. To see more of our industry guests go to www.bigcreative.education / latest-news

38 BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 Krept and Konan UK rap duo Krept and Konan visited our campus to surprise our hard-working students with a complimentary pair of Puma trainers. Music production learners had the unique opportunity to play their own beats to the pair and received expert advice and motivational words of wisdom to help them succeed in the fast-growing music industry.

Stormzy Danielle and Ashley Walters Students were given a great surprise Drama learners at our Academy got the chance when their morning assembly was taken to meet actress Danielle Walters, known from over by Stormzy and Mo the Comedian her role playing Candice in the E4 hit show to talk about their career journey and ‘Chewing Gum’. She was joined by her how education played an important husband Ashley Walters, otherwise part in their success. All students were known as ‘Asher D’, who was a founding then whisked off on coaches to a secret member of So Solid Crew and an actor Stormzy gig with full band, orchestra who has appeared in Netfl ix series and backing dancers. ‘Top Boy’, ‘Bullet Boy’ and other major BBC and ITV dramas. Jessie J Visitors attending one of our open evenings were fortunate to be greeted by international singer and songwriter Jessie J. Jessie gave an inspiring speech to visitors on remaining humble of your success in the creative industries and how she generates her lyrics, “I put those feelings, emotions and experiences into a song that everyone can hear”.

Jessie J image © Marko Zamrznuti Tonovi / Shutterstock.com BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 39 NXT Creatives Big Creative Education o¢er a FREE creative programme on Saturdays, evenings and school holidays.

Providing a safe space to socialise with Evenings other young people and take part in Join us on your own, or with a group of exciting creative workshops, NXT Creatives friends, straight after school. Every week has been running successfully for three there are a variety of di›erent creative years, providing programmes to over sessions including boxing, gaming club 3,000 young people and families from and artist development. our local community. Saturdays If you are aged 10-18, come and meet other young people and have some Come along and try something new in a fun at NXT Creatives. fun and interactive way. We o›er di›erent workshops to inspire your creativity and develop your skills, including digital skills of young people and parents at the Apple store in Westfield, Dance, Drama and Performing Arts sessions with said they would recommend ‘Leaders’ Performing Arts Academy. 97% NXT Creatives to a friend

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Holidays Take part in sport, art, science and more. We o› er weekly programmes with di› erent workshops, activities and trips every day during Easter, summer holidays and half-terms.

Whatever your age, ability or interest we will have a place for you.

For the latest information visit www.nxtcreatives.com

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English and Maths Wellbeing and self development BCE digital skills Not all learners achieve a grade 4 or above Wellbeing and personal development is a Across all BCE vocational courses in their English and / or Maths GCSE exams compulsory part of study at BCE because students will develop their digital while at school. At BCE learners who are we believe that individual resilience is vital capability to ensure they can maximise yet to complete their studies in the core to form the basis of a career in the creative their potential in the creative industries. subjects of English and Maths have the sector. It is designed to equip students Students will focus on digital learning opportunity to study these subjects. The with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and and development, including: creation, needs of each learner will be assessed strategies to understand and manage problem solving and innovation, ICT and o›ered either a GCSE or a functional themselves, their relationships; personal proficiency, digital communication, skills qualification. The English and Maths and professional. This programme of study collaboration and participation, and sta› team will support all learners to covers employability skills, progression, digital identity. achieve their full potential, which will cultural issues, law, democracy, justice, allow them to progress onto a higher diversity and respect. At BCE it is important that our students level qualification, apprenticeship can progress with both confidence and programme or into work. a wide range of skills that maximise their opportunity to become innovators and therefore the next generation of successful young creatives.

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Learning support and student services

What BCE students receive communication di¶culties and young Counselling • Free breakfast at breakfast club people with disabilities. If you have BCE o›ers a safe and confidential • 16-18 Oyster Card previously received support at school / counselling service accessible to all • NUS Extra Card for student discounts college, please notify us during your learners who wish to talk to us about • A fully sta›ed student services hub initial interview. This can vary from extra any worries, concerns or fears relating time in exams to 1:1 support in class. to their personal or academic lives. You may also be eligible for a 16-18 bursary fund, childcare support BCE wellbeing and self Welfare and guidance and free school meals. development programme Our confidential welfare and guidance Our careers and progression o¶cer As part of holistic education o›er, wellbeing service is to support learners when liaising is here to support you with all aspects is central to what we do. We work with with other professionals, providing support of employment or University. Our student young people to develop their characters by with emergency finances and making any hub o›ers a range of services relating covering topics such as resilience, gratitude referrals to external organisations such as to employment, training and CV support. and responsibility. The facilitating of real counselling or social services. We’re very skills such as meditation and mindfulness proud that our students with a disability or Work experience support our mission in giving our young additional learning support needs achieve Work experience is built into all people values of integrity, self-worth and at the same level as their peers at BCE. full-time programmes across BCE. an ability to play a positive role. Bespoke sessions are delivered to students, suitable Contact us on: 07555 316888 or email Learning support to their age and course level, and include [email protected] all aspects of health, emotions, wellbeing, Learning support is available for all finances, politics and careers. learners with educational, social or

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Marketing and recruitment activities

BCE tasters Careers events Education. Throughout the year, we work This is a brilliant opportunity for students Whether it’s your annual careers fair, with over 200 schools across London and to try out a wide range of vocational parents’ evening or school assembly, Essex to ensure that learners have access opportunities. Our team of experienced BCE are always on hand to deliver to impartial information, advice and tutors will come into your school and impartial information, advice and guidance regarding their post-16 options. deliver fun and engaging workshops guidance to students and parents at your request to years 10 and 11. about post-16 study options. BCE campus tour and open evenings Joining a new college can be daunting, School assemblies especially when walking into a new The admissions team are always available building. Take advantage of the to deliver an interactive presentation to opportunity to come down for a tour all year 10 or year 11 students, informing of our industry standard facilities and them of the variety of post-16 options see what Big Creative Training and they have within the creative sector. Big Creative Academy have to o›er. The admissions team are here to support you in making the right choice regarding the courses available at Big Creative

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Step 2: Attend an interview Step 4: Enrol How to Please make every e› ort to attend your Enrolment begins in August once interview as spaces can be booked up the GCSE results are released. We will very quickly. This is the opportunity contact you with an appointment to for you to fi nd out about your course, come and complete your enrolment. apply meet your tutors and view our industry This is a mandatory part of the process standard facilities. to secure your place for September.

Step 1: Apply You can apply online at: Step 3: Receive your o¢ er Need help choosing the right course? www.bigcreative.education Following your Interview, you should If you have any questions regarding receive an o› er to study at Big Creative what qualifi cation you should study, We will contact you within two working Education in September. We will send the admissions team are readily days to schedule your interview. If you you a letter to confi rm your o› er. If available to advise you. Please contact have any questions or trouble applying, we are unable to o› er you a place on us on 020 3873 5800 or email contact our admissions team on your chosen course, a member of the [email protected] 020 3873 5800 or send an email to admissions team will guide you through Alternatively, you can attend one of our [email protected] alternative options. open evenings (listed on the back cover).

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The largest creative college in London BCT UPLANDS The Big Creative Village will provide opportunities to achieve HOUSE and progress for 1,000 full-time students and apprentices. 200 students

Alternative provision HE

Level 1 / 2 full- Adult time courses learning BIG CREATIVE ACADEMY BCE education, careers 400 students and progression APPRENTICESHIPS 200 apprentices THEATRE Apprenticeships HE

Level 3 full-time courses BCT DIGITAL HUB 200 students

46 BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 Digital future LAUNCHING 2021

The digital future vision is to create a dynamic This new campus, to launch in 2021 on our Willowfi eld campus, will provide a network of training space for full-time students and apprentices 20 digital studios, production suites and training that refl ects the modern working practices in spaces for all BCE Games Design, Animation and Games Design, Animation, VFX, Digital Media VFX courses and apprenticeships, in a space and Post-production. that will truly ‘re-imagine education’.

BCE PROSPECTUS 20 / 21 47 How to find us

Big Creative Academy Big Creative Training Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, Uplands House, Blackhorse Lane, London E17 6HL London E17 5QJ

The nearest overground station is Blackhorse Road

The nearest tube is Blackhorse Road station

Buses 123 and 230 stop at Blackhorse Road (5 minute walk to Uplands House and a 2 minute walk to our academy site)

158 bus route stops directly outside BCT campus (stop name ‘Shakespeare Road’)

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Course information For further For 020 3873 5800 3873 t: 020 information about any of about any information www.bigcreative.education our courses please contact us: please contact our courses [email protected] e: [email protected] Open events Come along to our open evenings Venue to hear about what we have to o›er Academy Campus and secure your place for September Clifton Avenue by having an interview. Discover the Walthamstow E17 6HL exciting developments of our new Dates enterprise centre Creative Works. Wednesday 16th October, 13th November, 11th December, To reserve your place on one of 15th January, 12th February, our open evenings, call us on 18th March, 22nd April, 13th May, 020 3873 5800. 17th June and 15th July

General enquiries For other general information please contact us: t: 020 3873 5800 / 020 8498 3300 e: [email protected]

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