Media

About the course

This course provides vocationally-related training for those who have an interest in, or are intending to work, in the creative media sector. The course will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, in and understanding of, the various media industries. This is a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, which is equivalent to one A Level qualication and takes two years to complete. It is an exciting course which will allow you to develop your visual and technical creativity through the use of digital software and technology. You will combine the knowledge you have learnt through analysing media texts with practical and technical skills to create imaginative media products, such as: music videos, advertisements, short lms and stop motion animation.

How will I be assessed?

All units are assessed through coursework, which is internally marked and externally moderated.

Course breakdown
Mandatory Units: Unit 1 - Pre-production Techniques for the Creative Media Industries Unit 2 - Communication Skills for Creative Media Production Unit 3 - Research techniques Optional Units: Unit 16 - Film and Video Editing Unit 26 - Film Studies Unit 29 - Music Video Production Unit 30 - Advertisement Production for Television

Entry requirements:
5 x A*-C GCSE Grades.

Is this course for me?

This course provides a good foundation if you are wishing to pursue a career in the creative media industry or continue your studies in the media eld. Whether you are the next Steven Spielberg or a budding animator, there is something in this course to suit everybody!

Where can it take me?

Students who have successfully completed this course have gone on to study Media and its related courses in higher education and have pursued careers in Film Editing, Television Production and Advertising. 41