Course Overview

If you have considered a career behind the camera or working as part of a the crew on bigger Television or Film Productions, then our Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology is the course for you.

During this course you will have access to specialist industry standard facilities such as a green screen, editing booths and industry spec 4k cameras. You will learn the necessary practical and career related skills for the creative media industries, particularly film, digital video and television. These industries offer a wide range of career opportunities including technical and creative roles (such as directing, camera, television production, sound and scriptwriting), and administrative roles. In addition to these roles, the media industries offer a much broader scope for future career progression, into such areas as photography, journalism, digital media, web design and advertising. Working on projects such as the development of a Live Studio Broadcast, a music video, and video essay will give you the relevant research and practical skills to apply to further study or employment.

The course will also give you valuable academic skills to help you succeed in higher education including university.

Please note that this course is predominantly aimed at 16 to 19 year olds.

At the beginning of the course you will be expected to pay a studio fee, which will be discussed at interview. This will pay for equipment received to use on a day-to-day basis and a trip at the end of the year to screen projects within a professional environment as part of the course.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs (Grade 4 and above) or (A*-C) including English and Maths or equivalent Level 2 qualifications. Entry will be subject to a satisfactory reference and interview.

Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.

Course Modules

Year 1

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
Unit 5 - Investigating audio production and technology
Unit 6 - Investigating visual production and technology
Unit 7 - Investigating interactive media production and technology
Unit 8 - Developing a creative media production project

Year 2

Unit 9 - Characteristics and context in media and communication
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

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be based solely on coursework, either practical or written. After each assignment submission you will be given written and verbal feedback on the nature of your work and how to improve. You will also be given continual feedback in session in terms of how to improve you practical and written work.

What can I do next

After successfully completing the course, the qualification has the same value as 3 ‘A’ levels. This will allow you to progress onto higher education, including a university of your choice. Many of our students have progressed to university courses in a wide range of fields including TV, film or radio production, film studies, journalism, and events management.

A large number have gone on to find excellent positions in TV production, editing and film production (both contract and freelance), film production management, digital media, scriptwriting and events management.