Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries is a unique space that supports creative minds in finding a voice of their own.
We’re a specialist centre dedicated to the development of Arts, Design, Media and Technology practice, as well as supporting our English, Maths and ESOL students. We deliver education programmes that meet the needs of both school/college leavers and adults seeking qualifications or a creative experience.
Our unique Creative Discovery department can support you if you are unsure which creative field you want to specialise in. There are qualifications on offer for all levels and experience in this department.
A fully equipped TV studio
The brand-new multi-camera TV studio will enhance student’s practical media skills. The fully equipped studio supports the recording of live and ‘as-live’ productions, including interviews, discussion programmes, quiz shows, and news segments.
The new studio facilities allow Morley to offer the T-level Media Broadcast & Production programme alongside the existing UAL Creative Media Production and Technology: TV & Film.
- The studio features Blackmagic cameras and vision mixer giving learners experience with equipment they’ll encounter in the TV industry. With a green screen setup, students can also explore visual effects and virtual production techniques.
- The vision mixer and camera setup are designed to enable students to shoot outside broadcasts away from the studio base — ideal for covering events such as award ceremonies and conferences.
- Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and have the opportunity to take on key production roles such as floor manager, vision mixer, camera operator and director — helping them build the confidence, creativity, and technical expertise needed for a career in the media industry.
As well as practical production skills, learners develop core transferable skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and the ability to respond to creative briefs. They work with external clients to produce projects such as the Vitality Westminster Mile.
A new state-of-the-art 3D Makerspace
The new 3D Makerspace has been designed in collaboration with industry partners to with the latest technologies in furniture making, upholstery, and 3D design. It is housed in Chelsea’s historic Carlyle Building, a fine example of Victorian public space architecture.
- The Makerspace will be integral to the T levels in both Furniture making and Upholstery, Creative Practice 3d Design, new Creative Practice Degree Courses, and short courses in Furniture making and Upholstery
- The Makerspace integrates traditional hand tools alongside advanced technologies, enabling students to develop traditional and advanced technology making skills to prepare learners for a wide range of creative industries including designing architectural models and advanced 3D printing. The 3D makerspace includes digital fabrication, traditional craft tools, power tools, machine tools and picture framing equipment
- Students will have the opportunity to learn a broad range of skills—from upholstery and woodworking to laser cutting and 3D printing—enabling them to complete projects such as restoring furniture, designing cabinets, or producing architectural models.
Top ten reasons to consider creativity at Chelsea
- We’re a specialist centre run by and for artists, designers, filmmakers and creators of all types.
- This is a boutique space where staff and students know each other. You won’t get lost in the crowd.
- We maintain specialist studios (such as our beautiful intaglio print room, photographic darkroom and lighting studios) and we keep developing, just recently investing in computer technologies for Esports, a new screen print studio, sculpture studio and 3D design facilities.
- We have a stakeholder advisory group that helps us ensure our courses are a great match for the industry. Members include Genium Design Agency, Chelsea Theatre, and the Creative Industries Federation.
- We regularly collaborate with respected industry professionals who deliver talks, tutorials or live briefs in partnership with our course leaders. Listen to our fantastic ArtCast series where students and staff interview some of the most respected contemporary professionals here.
- We’re much more than a college…we have our own internationally-respected art collection, public gallery and radio station.
- Our centre is open to all. Whatever your qualifications or background, whatever your creative appetite: this is a place designed around you.
- We have a progression promise: if you pass your qualifications you are guaranteed progression to the next level.
- Our courses give you more than technical skills. The centre is designed so you can collaborate with other subject areas, learning important industry skills like communication, teamwork and how other fields operate.
- This is a place to discover your creative voice and to allow your uniqueness to shine through.
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Many of Morley’s strengths are most readily expressed through the partnerships we have with other organisations with a stake in skills development and education at large. Read our new stakeholder guide below, and please be in touch if you think we can work together in the service of Londoners’ skills needs.
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