Digital Creative Media Production level 3 Extended Diploma

Course Length 2 years full-time
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) Financial support 19+
Start Date 09/09/2024
Course Code 76435-01
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Course overview

Pathway Options:

Games - Have you got a desire for design? Craft your creative computer skills using industry-standard equipment and facilities. You'll work on your own 3D modelling, animation and video editing. Additionally, you'll learn about game development with programming, concept art, project planning and game environment design.

Film and TV - Are you passionate about film and TV and the effects it has on wider society? Create your own video content focusing on your interests. Throughout this course you will develop the following skills; film editing, documentary editing, script editing, media marketing techniques, and critical theory relating to social science.

The options for you after this course are endless, move into film making, becoming a content creator, be a feelancer and expose social issues that need to be discussed or work for a small business updating the media marketing in your local area. This course will set you up for all you need to succeed in film and TV.

More about STEM

  • Entry Requirements
    Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths.
  • Benefits/Skills
    • 3D artist
    • Game designer
    • Animator
    • Video editor
    • Graphic designer
  • Careers/Progression

    Progression may include degree level study, apprenticeship or a level 4 qualification.

    Job opportunities:

    • 3D artist
    • Game designer
    • Animator
    • Video editor
    • Graphic designer

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