Creative Media Production and Technology

This practical course will develop your technical skills and experience in a variety of media products, professional equipment and creative activities.

Course Information

  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Media and Film
  • Qualification UAL Diploma
  • Study Mode: Full Time Only
  • Course Level Level 2
  • Course Length 1 year
Overview

During this practical course you will plan and produce a range of media products. It is ideal if you enjoy film making, camera work and editing, and being creative.

Most assignments within the course involve working as teams to produce final media products. You create a portfolio of evidence made up of practical assignments and written assignments. There are short exams for the functional skills elements.

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What topics will I study? 

You will analyse current media products and present research on current media techniques. The course helps develop technical skills and experience in a variety of equipment and activities through assignments such as music video, TV studio, animation, and advertising.

You will:

  • Analyse media products and present research on media techniques
  • Produce film trailers, advertising and music videos
  • Take part in trips to local cinemas, media companies or TV studios
  • Work in our purpose built CCI building using industry standard production equipment, including HD equipment
  • Develop transferable skills in communication, writing, teamwork, problem solving and creativity

You will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence created during practical and written assignments. 

What can the course lead on to?

You could progress to the Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology or an AS/A Level course, before seeking a role in the industry or continuing your studies at university.

Next steps: You could progress to the Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology or an alternative vocational course, before seeking a role in the industry or continuing your studies at university.

Entry Requirements

You will need English Language and Maths at grade 3, however we do make exceptions depending on other grades achieved. You will need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or equivalent such as a Merit in a Level 1 qualification.

You will also need strong interest in the media and an interest in getting hands on experience in making films as part of a team.

Facilities

Our purpose built Centre for Creative Industry building incudes a TV studio, Edit Suites and you will be able to access all the media equipment such as cameras, audio recorders, hard drives, and Mac’s needed for the course. You will also have access to a Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

Additional Costs

It is advised you purchase a USB Pen drive to store your coursework on. Approximately £20 per year in costs for printing of assignments and coursework, DV Tapes for cameras.

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