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Creative Digital Media

  • Small Class Sizes
  • Creative Specialists
  • Supportive Learning Environment

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Ages

16-18 (or up to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan -EHCP)

Sector

Digital

Level

Level 2, Level 3

Delivery Method

Classroom (face to face)

Breakdown of Hours

16 hours per week over 2 and a half days

Course Length

2 and a half days per week for 34 weeks

  • Course Overview

    The Creative Digital Media Course will help you to develop an understanding of the core skills of photography, moving image creation, website design and online promotion.

    Level 2
    The course gives you an introduction to photography and filming – capturing footage and then editing this as appropriate for different digital media platforms, such as websites, social media sites and Vlogs.

    Level 3
    This course is about developing filming and photography skills and using Adobe software to create professional-quality work for a range of digital media platforms, such as websites, social media sites, music videos and Vlogs. An important part of the course is learning how to plan and pitch ideas for media content and services to potential publishers or platforms.

    • Develop your skills in essential software such as Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
    • Work on projects involving photography and film editing, sound design, animation, script writing, storyboarding and digital marketing
    • Learn to use equipment such as DSLRs, steady-cams and professional lighting
    • Build a portfolio of work and learn how to market yourself professionally online
    • Explore different careers in the media industry
  • Who is this course for?

    This course is for young people aged 16–18 (or up to 24 with an EHCP) who want to gain a firm foundation in software such as Adobe, Premiere, and Photoshop while exploring a career in creative digital media.

  • Course Benefits
    • Achieve a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Creative Digital Media
    • Gain a firm foundation in software such as Adobe, Premiere and Photoshop
    • Develop your voice as a media practitioner
    • Achieve GCSE grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths
    • Progress to our Media Production course at Level 3
  • Entry Requirements

    A previous Level 1 qualification and/or GCSE Grades 2-3 - subject to interview

  • Assessment Methods
    • Create a digital media product i.e short film, portfolio of photography
    • Project planning document
    • Research document
    • Evaluation document
  • Qualifications

    Level 2 or Level 3 RSL Extended Certificate Creative Digital Media

  • Career Opportunities and Further Study
    • Progress to Level 3 Creative Digital Media Diploma
    • Digital Marketing/Content Creation Apprenticeships
    • Entry level roles within the Creative Media Industry
    • Freelance photographer, film maker, editor, content creator, graphic design etc.
  • Location

    Face-to-face sessions will take place at our Croydon and Barking campuses (depending on your location):

    If you are based in Croydon or surrounding areas:

    Croydon Campus – LLC, Christopher Wren Yard, 119 High Street, CR0 1QG

    If you are based in Barking or surrounding areas:

    Ilford Campus – Mildmay Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 2-4 Mildmay Rd, Ilford, IG1 1DT

  • Price and Funding

    Free/Fully funded for 16 - 18 year olds (or up to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan)

  • Age Requirements

    16-18 (or up to 24 with an EHCP)

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