CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA

CREATIVE VOCATIONAL DIGITAL MEDIA

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In a subject area that covers an incredible range of topics and disciplines – from animation and photography to directing videos and designing video games – you will never be stuck for choice in a future career. With 45,000 people working in the creative hub of MediaCityUK and jobs in broadcasting predicted to rise by 10% in just a couple of years, there are plenty of employment opportunities in the region. Whether you are designing, developing, producing, directing, filming, or editing – or anything in between – we have got courses to help you nurture your talents, focus on specialist subjects, and get a broad insight into the entire industry. So why not come and show us just how creative you are by studying Creative Digital Media at Trafford College.

WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE?

LEVEL 2

Creative Media Skills

On this course you are able to study a range of different digital media areas, such as Video production, Animation, Games Design and Sound production. This course is often chosen by students progressing from Level 1, or who haven’t achieved the grades for level 3 and/or are re-sitting English and Maths at GCSE, or perhaps are unsure of the subject area and would like to experience the different media disciplines before focusing on a 2 year Level 3 programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above

LENGTH OF COURSE: One year full-time

ASSESSMENT: A range of assignments throughout the academic year, that will culminate in a final major project

TYPE OF COURSE: BTEC First Certificate

LEVEL 3

Creative Media Practice

This course provides the opportunity to develop a wide range of industry-aligned, digital production skills through one of two available pathways:

PATHWAY 1: Filmmaking and Digital Marketing with Animation This pathway focuses on Production Management, Technical Skills Development - Lens (Camerawork), Digital Video Editing (Post-production), Factual (Documentary) and Fictional Filmmaking Techniques, Animation & Promotion (Advertising, Marketing, Campaigning). PATHWAY 2: Games and Digital Design with Animation This route specialises in Digital Design, 3D and VR environments, Animation & Games Design.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Four GCSEs at grades 4 or above including English and/or maths

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two years full-time

ASSESSMENT: Internally assessed and project based

TYPE OF COURSE: BTEC Foundation Diploma (Year 1) + Extended Diploma (Year 2)

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WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

The Level 3 course prepares students for university or employment through a challenging programme of lectures, workshops and design briefs. Students can progress into areas such as computer game design, graphic design, animation, photography and video production.