Foundations of Creative Studies

EL3 Entry Level 3
Full Time
1 September 2025 — 31 July 2026
Barry Campus

About this course

This is an introductory course designed for school leavers who wish to progress to further study in courses related to the Creative Industry. This course is designed so that learners develop their confidence, resilience, and an understanding of self-regulation as they gain skills and knowledge relevant to the working in the Creative Industry.  
Learners successfully completing this course with merit grades will be able to progress on to further Creative courses within CAVC.

What you will study

Students will be introduced to a range of theoretical and practical modules that will offer an insight to what it is like to study and work in the creative industry. The curriculum recognises that learners on this course are starting their college education with different experiences of education, and the course is designed to develop the ability to work collaboratively and independently. 

Entry requirements

Applicants would benefit from achieving 3 GCSEs Grades D-F. Alternatively, applicants will be considered based on interview and a satisfactory skills scan, with a desire and commitment to complete the course they would wish to study.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2025

End date

31 July 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18.5 hours per week

Location

Barry Campus
Maps & directions

Course code

FLCRFCS01
EL3

Qualification

Foundations of Creative Studies

Career prospects & further study

56,000

The Creative industries is one of the fastest growing sectors with 56,000 people employed in Wales.

Locations

Barry Campus
Barry Campus

Cardiff and Vale College,

Barry Campus,

Vale of Glamorgan,

CF62 8YJ