Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production

About this course

The course will help you develop both practical and academic skills essential in the media industry. The course provides an opportunity to work with a range of media products, production processes and technologies including photography, animation, filming, editing, graphic design and media studies.

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Where will I be studying?

As digital communication increases and impacts on every aspect of our life, the career opportunities in media are varied and interesting. 

As a media student you will gain practical experience in our impressive modern facilities including: professionally equipped TV studios, video/editing and Apple Mac suites.

Our highly experienced staff will support, guide and prepare you for a wide range of employment and further education opportunities within the media and related industries.

Facilities include digital TV and radio studios with digital recording equipment, HD video cameras, Apple Mac editing suites and DTP including media industry standard software, including InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Adobe CS6

What modules are covered?

Units may include:

• Pre-Production Techniques
• Video Editing
• Page Layout and Design for Print Publication
• Music Video Production
• Shooting Single Camera
• Animation Production
• Photography
• Factual Programme Production
• Promotion and Advertising Production

Who is the course suitable for?

This course is suitable for those with an interest in following a career in Media sectors such as Publishing, TV, Film, Radio or Music Industries.

How is the course assessed?

You will be continuously assessed throughout the course on practical and written assignments.  There will be some externally assessed units.

Are there any extra costs?

Students buy their own materials such as USB memory sticks and blank DVDs.  The student pays for educational visits to London, TV studios etc.  Students are allocated a certain amount of free printing, after which a small fee will be incurred.

What qualifications will I need?

5 GCSEs including a minimum of 1 GCSE at grade 4. If you do not have a grade 4 in English and maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course.