Creative Media

LEVEL 2 (UAL)

This is a full time programme which is studied over one year.

Our media course offers you the opportunity to develop theoretical and practical skills needed for further study in this field. You will learn through a series of practical projects in film, photography, design and journalism using industry standard hardware and software.

 

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KEY TOPICS

  • TV production

  • film and television marketing

  • design using software packages such as Photoshop

  • advertising, radio and magazine industries

YOU WILL

  • make posters, adverts, trailers

  • research current industry practices and visit TV studios and screenings

  • work with others and develop your team work proficiency

  • complete an individual design project

  • improve your communication skills

  • be offered opportunities for work-based learning and work experience

  • Successful completion of a broad range of GCSEs

    These must include:

    • English Language or Maths at grade 3

    • one other related subject at grade 3

    All students on a Level 2 course will also be studying towards GCSE Maths and or English if they have a grade 3 or below at GCSE.

  • Assessment methods include:

    • Coursework

  • The UK’s booming creative industries include advertising and marketing, arts and film, tv and radio, museums and galleries and are all part of a sector worth over £95 billion.

    PROFESSIONAL WORKSPACE

    You can expect to work in the dedicated Media-Suite using MACs that have specific media and design software. You will have access to up-to-date camera and filming equipment as well as enjoy the use of various editing suites to master your projects.

    UNIQUE LINKS AND PARTNERSHIPS

    • BBC

    • BT Sports

    • ITV

    • Plexal

    • Adobe

    • Slade School of Art

    • UAL colleges

    • Ravensbourne

    • UEL creative department

    EXPERT PRACTITIONERS

    The Media team have expert academic qualifications including PhDs and Masters degrees from a range of creative disciplines. The team includes successful published authors, journalists, professional artists, photographers and TV producers and editors.

    Be part of a welcoming community of artists, performers, designers, and makers. Experiment, take creative risks and hone your craft. Study is creative and projects are thought provoking and exciting. The spaces that you learn in reflect the quality studios found in the professional world. Your workshops and projects will be led by current working artists and directors, including our own successful alumni from across the industry.

  • Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

    We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

    Our specialist teams can help with:

    • Learning difficulties

    • Physical and sensory disabilities

    • Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties

    • Mental health, counselling and wellbeing

    • Exam access arrangements

    • Money, finance and bursary advice

    • Careers advice, job and university applications

  • Most students completing the Level 2 Creative Media course will progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, which is equivalent to three A Levels while others may move on to apprenticeships or other training schemes.

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