New “state-of-the-art” creative campus coming to London’s East End

A new “pioneering” creative industries campus and facility for post-16 education will open in Aldgate, London next September, in response to the rapid growth of the sector.

Access Creative College has revealed plans for a “revolutionary, state-of-the-art” creative campus for studies in gaming, esports, music, media, and computing.

With the creative industries now contributing £115bn to the UK’s economy, the specialist college has taken 19,000 sq. ft on London’s Commercial Road to educate up to 1,000 students in “bleeding-edge and fast growth” creative specialisms.

The campus will feature Access’ first dedicated esports classroom, complete with competition wings, a multi-functional event venue and a live music suite fitted with innovative recording studios, rehearsal rooms and production pods.

Within this new campus, Access Creative College will provide a “super space” for each of its creative disciplines. Super spaces intend to incorporate traditional classrooms, alongside specialist facilities to champion a practical curriculum, with the flexibility to divide the space as required.

For example, in the music super space, students will be able to watch, listen and use a recording booth within the classroom environment during a lecture or book it separately for private use in free periods.

With places for up to 1,000 students each academic year, the college will deliver over 20 courses across its 5 specialisms including B-TECs, T-Levels, RSL and Access to HE qualifications.

The new campus is said to be a “significant milestone” in Access Creative College’s 30-year history and will see the relocation and substantial expansion of its existing Shoreditch campus.

The College’s London campuses have been a training ground for its alumni, including Rita Ora, Ed Sheeran, Jess Glynne, Jamie Morrison, Flo, Nova Twins, JP Cooper, Lady Leshurr and Vanessa White.

Jason Beaumont, CEO, Access Creative College, explained: “This is a hugely exciting moment in the Access journey. Over the last 20 years we’ve been developing creative talent here in the Capital. But the creative industries are growing, and we must grow with it.

“DCMS estimates that the UK creative industries are worth upwards of £115bn. Globally it’s an industry worth over $2tn and is the highest employer of people in the 15-29 demographic.”

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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