Progress to creative degrees at university. You could also enter employment in areas such as: film and TV production, visual effects, animation, graphics, games, photography, illustration and many more. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to progress onto our degree programme at University Centre Peterborough. Visit here: https://www.ucp.ac.uk/ for course details.
Media
Creative Media Production (Extended) Diploma Level 3
- Course Type: Diploma/Certificate
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
If you want to study a dynamic course that covers a wide variety of subjects areas, this is the course for you. This course will broaden your experience and developing the skills you need to progress in the creative media industry. You will cover topics such as: animation, advertising, app design, film and television, games design, graphics, illustration, photography, sound, web design and 3D modelling and working with a range of software programme, and building a portfolio of work in your own chosen pathway.
What is covered?
You will study the following units: Year one: Unit 1 - Introduction to media processes and technical skills Unit 2 - Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production Unit 3 - Introduction to professional practice in creative media production Unit 4 - Critical and contextual awareness in creative media production Unit 5 - Investigating audio production and technology Unit 6 - Investigating visual production and technology Unit 7 - Investigating interactive production and technology Unit 8 - Developing a creative media production project Year Two: Unit 9 - Characteristics and contexts in creative media production Unit 10 - Engaging with an audience in creative media production Unit 11 - Preparing for progression in creative media production Unit 12 - Specialist study in creative media production Unit 13 - Extended project in creative media production
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, including English and maths and an arts or media based subject Alternatively, a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma, and a GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths, or a pass for functional skills Level 2 English and Maths. A Merit in your first year is required to enter the second year Extended Diploma.
Love Media? See yourself being the next big film director, animator, 3D artist or web designer? Our programme on the level 3 Creative Media will provide you with an opportunity to begin your journey within the Creative Media industry. You will study through a variety of workshops, projects and classroom based activities. You will develop a wide range of technical skills in, and knowledge of, audio, video, animation, graphics, concept art, and web based work. Other related topics will include narrative storytelling, contextual influences, understanding audiences, develop verbal, visual and written communication skills.
You will be assessed through a range of projects and develop portfolio of evidence which will be internally assessed. Units 1 to 7 in year one are marked as a Pass. Unit 8 is graded a pass, merit or distinction. The grade you achieve for unit 8 will determine your overall grade for year one. In year two units 9 to 12 are marked as a pass, unit 13 is graded a pass, merit or distinction. The grade you achieve for unit 13 will determine your overall grade for the full two years. Currently this course is not exam based. You can utilise your portfolio to take to University or job interviews to showcase your abilities.
You will require a 2GB SD card and at least a 250GB external portable hard drive. These can be purchased for approximately £65. Please see our college life web page to see how we may be able to support you with these purchases https://www.stamford.ac.uk/college-life
You will have the opportunity to take part in many trips to inspire your creativity. Former students have taken part in international trips to Barcelona, Prague and New York as well as more local visits to Insomnia Gaming Festival at the NEC in Birmingham, The Warner Bro’s Studio Tour in London, EGX Rezzed Games, Warners Printers in Bourne, Liverpool London based museums, Leicester City FC Ground and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Start date: 02/09/2024
Course Code
SDP3CM4AF$
Duration
2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
My tutors helped me narrow down what I wanted to do in media and with their support, I secured a place on Studying Games Production at Nottingham Trent University.
William Abbott-Butcher
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