Creative Media Production and Technology (Film and TV) - Extended Diploma
About this course
Our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media course provides industry relevant education and training for those individuals intending to work, or who already work in the creative media sector.
Studying in our specialised studios and multimedia suites at our City Centre campus, students will develop a range of skills and techniques essential for successful performance in working life. This course offers the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocational qualification, which will allow you to either enter employment in the creative media sector or to progress to higher education.
The qualification will also give you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to the media industries. Pupils can expect to obtain 6 qualifications through Essential Skills Wales over the course of the 2 years, as well as a BTEC Workskills qualification.
Combined UCAS Points accrued upon successful completion of this course and previous year:
Pass = 72
Merit = 120
Distinction = 168
What you will study
Units studied in Year 1:
- Pre-Production Techniques
- Communication Skills for Media Production
- Research for Media Production
- Understanding the Creative Media Sector
- Music Video Production
- Multi Camera Production
- Factual TV Production
- Advertising for TV
- Motion Graphics
Units studied in Year 2:
- Creative Media Production Management
- Working to a Brief
- Critical Approaches to Media Products
- Film & Video Editing Techniques
- Video Technology
- Single Camera Production
- Writing for TV & Video
- Film Studies
- Digital Video Production for Interactive Media
Course fee per year
Studio Fees: £65.00
Entry requirements
Successful achievement of Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. Interview and satisfactory reference from Course Tutor.
Teaching and assessment
- Continuous assessments
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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Everyone is really friendly and the learning experience has been great - the tutors are always supportive. I'd recommend going to College as it's a great route into university or work. I'm lucky enough to be studying a course I really enjoy and that's the most important thing.
Career prospects & further study
56,000
After completing this course, successful candidates may progress onto the Foundation Degree in Creative Industries (Film & Video) at the college. Many students will also pursue employment opportunities in the sector, as well as various courses at University.
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