Course Overview
This course introduces you to a variety of skills required by the creative industries and will allow you to enhance your creative skillset for your desired creative pathway within media and photography.
… You are creative
… You are interested in a career in the media and or photographic industries
… You’re hardworking and self-motivated
What will I be doing?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to work in a creative job involving technology and to progress to a Level 3 course in a related subject area (e.g. creative media, games design, art & design or photography).
You’ll build your understanding and practical abilities in a variety of processes and software and will complete a range of practical assignments. You’ll work independently and as a part of a team for practical assignments.
You’ll have access to the latest PC’s, Apple Mac computers and Adobe Creative Cloud software, along with excellent up-to-date facilities.
You will study a total of 8 units:
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Unit 1 Introduction to creative media methods and skills
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Unit 2 Introduction to production techniques in creative media
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Unit 3 Understanding an audience in creative media production
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Unit 4 Contextual research for creative media production
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Unit 5 Exploring audio production and technology
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Unit 6 Exploring visual production and technology
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Unit 7 Exploring interactive media production and technology
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Unit 8 Personal project and presentation in creative media production
You will take no exams, but formal moderation for each assignment will take part three times a year.
You’ll be assessed through research and analysis, written work, creative design, use of technology, problem solving, and evaluation. Upon completion, you’ll gain:
- UAL Level 2 Creative Media Production & Technology (Media & Photography)
- Appropriate supporting qualifications to broaden your skill set and meet the needs of industry
- Skills Activities
- Maths and English
A range of Creative Level 3 Extended Diplomas, such as the BTEC Level 3 Creative Media Production, UAL Level 3 Photography.
Successful completion of Level 3 Extended Diploma would allow you to progress to higher education and university courses.
You’ll need a minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade D or above to include either Maths/Numeracy or English/Welsh 1st Language.
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An appropriate Level 1 Diploma qualification at Merit grade with GCSE Maths/Numeracy at Grade D or English/Welsh 1st Language at Grade D or above.
At Crosskeys you will be able to study in our state-of-the-art facilities which include:
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A green screen room for recording scenes for film and TV
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Sound rooms for recording music, sound effects and voiceovers
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A dedicated art space for drawing and product creation
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Professional photography studio
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Darkroom facilities
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Use of cameras and other equipment for the duration of your course
