Creative Media Practice - Diploma (540 Credits)

You will study the module Exploring and Developing Creative Media Skills, which is assessed through two projects: A1 Skills Development and A2 Creative Project.

In A1 Skills Development, you will explore and develop practical media production skills through workshops and short projects. This includes:

• Developing ideas through research and creative investigation
• Problem solving and experimentation in media production
• Technical skills in filming, editing and sound production
• Professional working practices and project organisation
• Communication and presentation of creative work

In A2 Creative Project, you will apply these skills to produce a larger project in response to a creative brief.

• Practical work may include:
• Planning and producing short films or video content
• Camera operation, shot composition and lighting
• Recording dialogue, sound effects and voiceovers
• Editing video and synchronising audio
• Developing narrative ideas and storyboards
• Project planning and production management

These projects help you build a portfolio that demonstrates your creative and technical abilities.

4 GCSEs at grade 9 – 4/A* – C, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject.

Assessment is based on practical coursework. You will complete a range of creative projects and assignments that build a portfolio of work showing the skills you develop during the course.

Work may include research, planning, practical production, presentations and reflective evaluation. Your projects are assessed using common criteria that focus on investigation, communication, practical skills, development of ideas and your approach to working.

All assessment is internally set and marked by your tutor and there are no external exams. Grading for this qualification will be at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

This course will enable you to progress to further study such as another Diploma with 540 GLH in a complementary sector or the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice Film, TV and Sound, apprenticeships or employment in the creative industries.

This qualification attracts UCAS Tariff points and meets the admission requirements for most relevant courses, such as film, television, video, radio, visual communication, digital media and media subjects. You should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes at specific higher education providers.

2 Years

• The Advanced Learner Loan is available for this course
• Course and material fee £60