Creative Media Production and Technology (Game Design and Animation) - Level 3 Diploma

This is specialist pathway in digital media production.

You will be working at an intermediate level in digital skills. You will develop digital skills such in:

• Film, video and television production
• Graphic design
• Special FX and Motion Graphics
• Digital publishing and page layouts
• Production management
• Marketing and Promotional Materials
• Live Show Editing/Production
• Idents
• Short Film Production

You will use equipment and software programmes such as:

• Cameras
• Tripods
• Audio recorders
• Green Screen
• Premiere Pro and other editing software
• After Effects
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Camera Crane
• Multi-camera/Live editing

Using a blended learning approach (online/classroom workshops/remotely, you will also learn about the media industry and develop employability skills. You will be assessed by portfolio. Your final project will be assessed by the examining board. Visits, trips and work experience are compulsory.

You will be studying:

• 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 media production and technology
• Unit 8: FMP 

Entry requirements:

• 4 GCSEs Grade 4 and above
• Level 2 Vocational Qualification with a merit
• BKSB English and maths Level 2 or above
• A written statement or task may be requested

This course is assessed through coursework assignments, projects/ tests throughout the course, which are set and marked by your teachers and externally verified by the external examiners.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Adults - Level 3

If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Progression to Higher Education, Apprentices or employment.