This is a unit based qualification with assessment points throughout the year. The Diploma is the first component of a full Extended Diploma which is completed over 2 years. Through a variety of workshops, projects and formal lessons you will gain a wide range of technical skills and knowledge in VFX, Games Design and Animation. Subjects include; pre-production and research methods, visual production and technology, professional practice and entrepreneurial skills. Visits to media industries and events are incorporated into the course.
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Entry requirements
Minimum requirements are 5 GCSEs at grade 9- 4 (A-C) including English and a subject relevant to your chosen area of study at grade 4. OR Level 2 Diploma at Distinction/Merit plus GCSE English at grade 4. A proven interest and commitment to film and television production. Please note this is not a course for students who wish to become presenters.
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Who is the course for?
This course is for those who are creative and wish to develop their interest in digital video production. The course is designed with a dual focus in mind to help you gain the necessary skills for both university and to enable you to work in the creative media industry.
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Study methods
Students will be working in industry standard studios - We are fully equipped with a TV/Film Studio, excellent post production facilities that includes the full adobe creative suite with 3D imaging software, as well as learning traditional creative art techniques to support your character and animation/games design outcomes. Students will also be given access to professional imaging facilities. You will be working on productions in practical, theoretical and written ways, delivering production portfolios and showreels of practical work.
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How is the course assessed?
Continual assessment across a broad range of project briefs through regular feedback and action planning in both practical and written assignments.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
Students are able to search and apply for a broad range of roles within the creative media industry. Previous alumni have gone onto work in industry and onto apprenticeships with national employers such as Sky, where they're paid to learn and work in creative media production roles.
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Where Next – Further Studies
Students completing the first year Diploma may continue onto the second year extended Diploma. After completing the Extended Diploma students will have the equivalent of 3 A-Levels at A-C. The majority of our students go on to study a media related course at university.
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How to apply
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OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
