Creative Digital Media Production Level 3

Equivalent to three A Levels, this course will give you the skills you need for a career in the creative digital media industries, including film, graphic design and gaming.

Exploring both the practical and theoretical aspects of creative media, you will be utilising professional hardware and software, including our state-of-the-art DSLR cameras and our brand new Apple Mac suite with all of the latest Adobe applications, including; Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop. These resources prepare you for the level of professional equipment and standards you will encounter in the film industry.

You will take an in-depth look at the requirements to get into the media industry, while also taking part in a variety of field trips to industry related areas. Instead of focusing on one aspect of the industry, we will look at the creative sector as a whole including, graphic design, film making, game design, web design and many more. This course is ideal for both school leavers and mature students who are interested in creative media production, and who would like to prepare for a higher education qualification in this exciting field. Your tutors are fully active in the creative industry, ranging from cinematographers to BBC staff, ensuring you encounter the very latest practices.

Qualification BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Creative Digital Media Production

Duration Two years

Course Content Topics you will cover include: • Film & Video Production • Advertising Production • Digital Games Production • Factual Production • Working in The Creative Industry

Assessment is continuous and industry related, with assignments, tests, projects and practical work. All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level. Please see page 8 for more details.

Entry Requirements • Five GCSE passes at grade C (grade 4) or above, (including maths and English) or a Merit or above in Level 2 Media • Successful interview and initial assessment • You will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm for this subject area

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria. Study options may include: • Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Creative Media Employment options may include: • Camera operator • Game designer • Broadcast technician • Photographers/journalist

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Course Costs Please note that any costs shown here are subject to change and that there may be additional material costs for your course. There are various bursaries available to support eligible students with course-related costs and you can find out more about these on page 14.

Aged 16 –18 years There are no tuition or examination fees

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Different fees apply depending on your individual circumstances and prior qualifications. Please telephone 01691 688029 to speak to somebody who will be able to help.

Material Fees There is a £160 material fee cost for this course.