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This one year creative media course will give you a taste of TV and film production as well as games design, allowing you to specialise in your chosen field at level 3 the following year. If you are looking to work creatively with media products, games design, production processes, distribution and marketing this course could be for you.
On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university: The main subject qualification Work experience for a minimum of 37 hours or, on some courses, up to 50 days over an academic year. You will be expected to find placements by researching companies, contacting employers and speaking with college staff. English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects Additional enhancing activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, including careers fairs, site visits and guest speakers, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals The Creative Media & Digital Level 2 qualification Types of media products and their audiences Plan and make a TV production Plan and make a music or talk based radio programme Create a promotional video Film your own creative ideas Design characters for a computer game Plan and make a computer game Working to a live brief Trips, visits and activities As part of the course you will also take part in industry trips and activities including networking events, visits and guest lectures. Previous events have included: Industry networking opportunities through work experience and a dedicated industry week Visits to local radio stations Visits to Sky Careers Academy Guest lectures from a wide range of industry professionals Opportunity to meet representatives from universities Film competitions
Full HD television studio with industry standard equipment Radio studio and audio recording room Apple Mac suite with modern editing software Games studio with games development and simulation software
College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.
Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.
