Creativity
Unlocked
A 6-month online programme designed to unlock your creative potential, build an industry-ready portfolio, and connect you with the best in the business
Duration: 6 Months (Part-time, Online)
Who It’s For: Aspiring creatives, designers, & advertisers
What You Get: Weekly classes, live mentoring, real-world projects
Why Join: Learn from industry pros & build a job-ready portfolio
Cost: £2,750 or £230, 12 monthly payments
Next Start Date: 24th April 2025
Limited spots available
SCA’s online course is the closest thing to being in our studio—without stepping foot in Brixton. The live sessions, real briefs, and relentless feedback push you to think faster, smarter, and braver. It’s not just about building a portfolio; it’s about becoming the kind of creative people want to work with.
Introducing Creativity Unlocked, our groundbreaking, 6-month, online portfolio course.
If you’re someone with a passion for creativity, this is your opportunity to sharpen your skills, broaden your horizons, and step into the world of professional creativity – wherever you are.
Whether you’re an aspiring advertiser, designer, part of a creative team, a creative entrepreneur, or someone who simply wants to unleash their potential, Creativity Unlocked is your gateway to a transformative journey.
Buckle up, because you will soon be learning with the faculty that made SCA the most awarded portfolio school in the world, and in a cohort of hungry, talented people all looking to build their own portfolios.
This is creativity without boundaries. Welcome to Creativity Unlocked.
What does this course teach you?
Learning is done with a mixture of weekly on-demand classes and monthly live online workshops.
Month one is all about setting the stage for your creative journey. You'll define your creative aspirations, explore what makes a great idea, and discover ways to find inspiration. You'll also learn how to shape clear, compelling creative propositions that bring campaigns to life, while diving into what makes brands and campaigns feel meaningful and authentic.
In month two you'll explore how to bring creative ideas to life through visual communication. You'll dive into audience behaviour and motivations, learning how to create personas that shape your creative thinking. Through practical, hands-on methods, you'll develop innovative and impactful ideas. You'll also experiment with typography, discovering how it influences brand tone and communication, with exercises to sharpen your visual skills.
Month three is all about turning strong ideas into impactful campaigns. You will explore persuasive copywriting techniques rooted in psychology to craft compelling messages. Learn how great photography elevates campaigns and why visual quality matters in portfolio pieces. Discover how the best ideas earn media attention through smart, creative thinking. You will also develop the skills to evaluate, critique, and refine your work using structured feedback frameworks, bridging strategic thinking with creative outcomes.
Month four is all about refining and elevating your creative work. You'll explore advanced visual techniques like alignment, hierarchy, and whitespace to create polished, professional designs. Learn how to craft engaging, emotionally resonant stories that strengthen campaigns and portfolio pieces. Through iteration and feedback, you'll refine your campaign concepts, focusing on executional excellence to bring your ideas to life at the highest standard.
In month five, you'll focus on structuring and presenting a compelling creative portfolio. Through peer reviews and one-on-one feedback, you'll refine your work with guidance on layout, structure, and showcasing your creative personality. You'll explore the power of whitespace in design and how it enhances communication, as well as the importance of visual hierarchy to guide the viewer’s eye effectively. By the end of the month, you'll have a stronger, more polished portfolio that reflects your best creative thinking.
In your final month, you'll focus on perfecting your campaign execution, refining visuals, and sharpening your messaging to ensure your work is industry-ready. You'll also develop the skills to confidently present your portfolio and creative ideas to industry professionals, preparing for your final showcase and future opportunities.
Weekly Fresh
Classes
One new, expertly crafted class every week for six months, designed to build your creative skills step by step.
On-Demand
Library
Access to dozens of hours of additional lessons to explore at your own pace. Perfect for diving deeper into key topics.
Live Monthly
Workshops
Six half-day, interactive sessions with world-class faculty and your cohort. Learn by doing, with guidance and collaboration.
Personalised
Feedback
Three 45 minute sessions per month of direct 1-on-1 feedback from our faculty.
Network
Opportunities
Access to an international network of peers, mentors, and collaborators. Build connections that could shape your career.
Real-world
Briefs
Throughout the programme, you’ll tackle briefs inspired by actual industry challenges, giving you the experience and confidence to solve creative problems in the real world.
I think Marc's real strength is picking up what people are feeling or thinking at any one time, which makes him great at guiding us through highs and lows. Marc is also very, very good at showing us (not teaching or preaching, and this is an important difference) the slightly paradoxical mindset that exists in creativity.
Why choose Creativity Unlocked?
This isn’t just another online course – it’s an experience crafted by the world’s leading creative school. Here’s why you should join:
- World-Class Mentors: Learn from the same faculty who’ve trained the most awarded creatives in the industry.
- Proven Track Record: We’re globally recognised for producing industry leaders and innovators.
- Practical Learning: With live briefs, workshops, and real-time feedback, you’ll develop skills you can use immediately.
- Flexible and Affordable: Study around your schedule while accessing the expertise of a world-class programme at a fraction of the cost.
- A Creative Community: Join a network of alumni and peers that spans the globe and supports you throughout your career.
Who is this for?
This programme is designed for anyone looking to unlock their creative potential and pursue their passion. Whether you’re:
- A freelance designer looking to sharpen your craft.
- A copywriter wanting to create more compelling content.
- An entrepreneur seeking to develop impactful branding and campaigns.
- A marketer aiming to think outside the box.
- An aspiring advertiser eager to break into the industry.
- Or just someone with a creative spark and the drive to make an impact.
This is for you.
Have questions? - Join one of our live webinars to learn more, or contact us directly for a personalised consultation.
Available Cohorts
April
All workshops are for half a day are online, but live and will take place on the following dates:
- Workshop 1 - Thursday 24th April 2024 - Welcome and meet the faculty (90 minutes)
- Workshop 2 - Thursday 22nd May 2025
- Workshop 3 - Thursday 12th June 2025
- Workshop 4 - Thursday 10th July 2025
- Workshop 5 - Thursday 7th August 2025
- Workshop 6 - Thursday 4th September 2025
- Workshop 7 - Thursday 2nd October 2025
All other content for the course is on-demand so you can do it at your own pace.
May
All workshops are for half a day are online, but live and will take place on the following dates:
- Workshop 1 - Wednesday 21st May - Welcome and meet the faculty (90 minutes)
- Workshop 2 - Wednesday 18th June
- Workshop 3 - Wednesday 16th July
- Workshop 4 - Wednesday 27th August
- Workshop 5 - Wednesday 17th September
- Workshop 6 - Wednesday 15th October
- Workshop 7 - Wednesday 12th November
All other content for the course is on-demand so you can do it at your own pace.
August
All workshops are for half a day are online, but live and will take place on the following dates:
- Workshop 1 - Friday 8th August 2025 - Welcome and meet the faculty (90 minutes)
- Workshop 2 - Friday 5th September 2025
- Workshop 3 - Friday 3rd October 2025
- Workshop 4 - Friday 31st October 2025
- Workshop 5 - Friday 5th December 2025
- Workshop 6 - Friday 9th January 2026
- Workshop 7 - Friday 13th February
All other content for the course is on-demand so you can do it at your own pace.
September
All workshops are for half a day are online, but live and will take place on the following dates
- Workshop 1 - Saturday 6th September 2025 - Welcome and meet the faculty (90 minutes)
- Workshop 2 - Saturday 4th October 2025
- Workshop 3 - Saturday 1st November 2025
- Workshop 4 - Saturday 6th December 2025
- Workshop 5 - Saturday 10th January 2026
- Workshop 6 - Saturday 7th February 2026
- Workshop 7 - Saturday 7th March 2026
All other content for the course is on-demand so you can do it at your own pace.
Ready to start your application to the London Portfolio course?
Our dean Marc Lewis would love to chat with you. We make the process simple, select a time that works for you and book a call now.
