Where will this course lead?

This course offers the skills, knowledge, understanding and practical application needed to progress onto study media production or a wealth of related courses at higher education or to go into employment within related sectors. You will be supported to produce a portfolio of work that reflects your skills, interests and future ambitions, giving you the best chance possible to progress onto University study, a higher apprenticeship or directly into employment. Previous students have completed work experience and then gained full time?positions?at local companies such as Maverick Television and the BBC.? 

What will I study?

This is an ideal course if you are interested in making and studying media forms such as film, television, and radio. Beginning with the general key skills needed for developing, researching, making and evaluating a variety of media forms you will develop a more personal approach to practical and creative communication. You will be introduced to some of the key critical approaches to media production and analysis as you develop a portfolio to showcase your knowledge and skill. There are loads of practical projects to apply your skills.?? 

Examples of projects you will be studying in the first year are:? 

• Introductory Media Skills? 

• Advertising  

• Short?Film Production? 

• Factual Film Production? 

• Podcast Production? 

• Photography & Content Creation 

• Live Television Production? 

• Self-directed Project? 

Examples of projects you will be studying in the?second?year are:? 

• Music Video?Production? 

• Academic Journal Writing? 

• Working to a Client Project? 

• Short Film Production? 

• Creating work for an Audience 

• Final Self-directed?Project? 

How will this course be delivered?

The course will be delivered on site, through workshops, seminars, practical demonstrations, and small lectures over two years.?You will also?have?the opportunity to?attend educational visits such as cinema, gallery, and studio visits. You will be expected to undertake research, production, and other project work outside of class time, and you will have access to the appropriate,?professional?equipment to complete your projects.?Cameras, tripods, audio recorders, edit suites and TV and Radio Studios are all provided.?? 

What qualifications will I get?

By completing the first year you will achieve a UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology. Depending on your results from the Diploma, there will be the opportunity to progress onto the?second year?qualification, the Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology. 

How will I be assessed?

All 8 Units of the Diploma and the additional 5 Units of the Extended Diploma will be internally assessed and internally verified through student's portfolios of evidence and are subject to the UAL Awarding?body external quality assurance. There are no exams on this Media Course. 

How do I get a place on the course?

Places on the course are offered by interview initially.?During the interview you should be prepared to discuss your passion for?filmmaking?and?media production and your interest in?learning more about this exciting industry and art form, and where you hope your study might take you.? 

You will be expected to bring a short example of your previous creative work with you to discuss during your interview, this might be a photographic series, short video, or animation.? 

What are the entry requirements?

To apply for a place on this highly popular course, you need to hold at least 4 GCSEs including English Language at a grade 'C/4' or above. You should have an interest in the Media, be able to work in a team as well as stick to tight deadlines and schedules.?You will need to bring evidence of your original certificates at Induction.? 

A Media Studies GCSE is preferable, but it is not essential, although some previous media experience?would be useful?and enthusiasm for the subject is?a must.?

What else do I need to know?

If you have a Learning Difficulty or?Disability?please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your?application?we can help with this too.

What can I do after this course?

Initial progression would typically be to study UAL Creative Media Production and Technology Level 3 Extended Diploma (MEBAH093BCF0). On successful completion of the Extended Diploma, you will be able to continue studying at Level 4 or above (HND, BA or BSc) courses at University, in Media specific programmes or other related courses.??You could also look ay Higher Level Apprenticeships or move straight into Employment.  

You will leave the course with a range of skills desirable to employers, such as digital media production skills, communication and analysis skills, report writing, working to deadline and working with others.? 

Previous students are currently working for the BBC, Sky Sports, Maverick Television, Birmingham?Eastside?Newspaper and?RockStar?games, amongst many others.?