Develop the skills needed to plan and produce film, photography, and text prints in this practical, project-based course with no exams. You will have the opportunity to develop your practical production skills and gain experience in the planning and research that takes place in pre-production. Develop the camera skills needed for photography and film, and the editing and evaluation skills needed in post-production. Your work for this course will include the development of a portfolio that logs your progress, reflects your research, and evaluates the skills you have developed.
Start Date/s
01/09/2025 Entry Requirements
Three GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics or a relevant Level 1 qualification. Modules
Module Unit A1: Skills Development
- This unit helps learners develop skills in photography, video, editing, and graphic design. Module Unit A2: Creative Project
- This unit helps learners develop their ideas from interpretation of a set brief from a client to fulfilling the client's requirements using skills and creativity appropriate to the brief. Module B1: Personal Development
- This module allows learners to gain a broad understanding of opportunities within the creative media sector and the type of skills needed to work in particular roles, allowing you to contextualise and focus your own creative development. Module C1: Responding to a Creative Brief
- This module allows learners to apply the skills they have learned throughout the programme and progress their creative skills through the development and production of an extended response to a creative brief. Assessment
The course is 100% coursework with no exams, allowing for much more time and delivery on practical work and all aspects of the production process for completing a brief, from initial interpretation to research, ideas building, and production of the work. Learners receive ongoing formative feedback throughout their projects as well as summative feedback at the end of each unit. Each module has equally weighted assessment criteria: Investigation Communication Practical Skills Development Approach You may choose to progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media. Equipment Needed
All equipment is provided by the college; however, having a camera is advantageous during this course. Equipment Supplied
The college has two Media Studios which can both be used for photography and filming. We have cameras, tripods, and microphones that can be used on location, along with other lighting accessories and props. You will be encouraged to develop your own media skills by filming or shooting photographs outside the College environment, with many of our students having their own YouTube channels.
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01/09/2025 Entry Requirements
Three GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics or a relevant Level 1 qualification. Modules
Module Unit A1: Skills Development
- This unit helps learners develop skills in photography, video, editing, and graphic design. Module Unit A2: Creative Project
- This unit helps learners develop their ideas from interpretation of a set brief from a client to fulfilling the client's requirements using skills and creativity appropriate to the brief. Module B1: Personal Development
- This module allows learners to gain a broad understanding of opportunities within the creative media sector and the type of skills needed to work in particular roles, allowing you to contextualise and focus your own creative development. Module C1: Responding to a Creative Brief
- This module allows learners to apply the skills they have learned throughout the programme and progress their creative skills through the development and production of an extended response to a creative brief. Assessment
The course is 100% coursework with no exams, allowing for much more time and delivery on practical work and all aspects of the production process for completing a brief, from initial interpretation to research, ideas building, and production of the work. Learners receive ongoing formative feedback throughout their projects as well as summative feedback at the end of each unit. Each module has equally weighted assessment criteria: Investigation Communication Practical Skills Development Approach You may choose to progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media. Equipment Needed
All equipment is provided by the college; however, having a camera is advantageous during this course. Equipment Supplied
The college has two Media Studios which can both be used for photography and filming. We have cameras, tripods, and microphones that can be used on location, along with other lighting accessories and props. You will be encouraged to develop your own media skills by filming or shooting photographs outside the College environment, with many of our students having their own YouTube channels.
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