This is a full-time course which offers a flexible and challenging programme of study, focusing on the creative arts sector. The course is designed to broaden and deepen your understanding of what careers in art, craft, and design, as well as in the media, and the music industry, are available and what they entail.
A Level Media Studies is designed to enhance your enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of the media and its role in your daily life. The course introduces you both to media ideas and the practice of production, which gives you the chance to develop a real understanding of media platforms, the contemporary media landscape, and the influential role of the media in today's society.
Exploring both the practical and theoretical aspects of creative media, you will be using professional hardware and software, including our state-of-the-art DSLR cameras and brand new editing suite with all of the latest Adobe applications, including Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop. These resources will prepare you for the level of professional equipment and standards you will encounter in the media industry. This qualification is the equivalent of up to 168 UCAS Points.
The course is largely practical; you will learn the techniques and skills relevant to each sector before putting them into practice to create your own media products ranging from films, documentaries, publishing, games and more. During your time on the course you will be taught by knowledgeable and experienced lecturers who also work within industry as film makers and creators.
Many of our students go to university to continue developing their skills in media. Some have begun their own businesses in areas such as tattooing and social media/ marketing. Others have gone on to create successful YouTube channels. There are even opportunities to find an apprenticeship or a trainee role in companies such as the BBC.
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Assessments will be via an Exam, controlled assessment & written assignment
Our HNC/D in Digital Content Creation course provides students with a versatile skill set and in-depth knowledge of digital media production. Through practical training in video editing, graphic design and multimedia storytelling, students learn to create compelling content for web, mobile, and social media platforms.
With a focus on industry trends and emerging technologies, graduates are prepared to pursue careers as digital content creators, multimedia specialists, or social media managers in a wide range of industries.
