This course is the UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.
Are you a YouTuber, aspiring film maker or journalist? From music videos to documentaries, join us to create your very own content for the world to enjoy!
This qualification is delivered by an experienced, specialist team in a range of outstanding facilities for those looking for a career in creative media production. From specialist cameras to green screens, TV production spaces and specialist IT facilities offering real potential for film makers, producers and aspiring directors, this study programme has it all!
This study programme is perfect for your first steps into TV and film production with a view to progressing onto the Level 3 creative media production courses at Activate Learning and, eventually, the media industries.
GCSE maths and English completes this programme, offering you a second chance to get those valuable qualifications within a one-year programme, if needed.
Along with access to the kind of professional-level facilities you’ll need to develop your talents, our creative media production courses will build your confidence, communication skills and provide the teaching you need to graduate and progress into a rich and varied media industry!
What you'll learn
You will study a range of media such as video, radio and print and learn skills in audio computer and animation technology on the Digital Media Pathway. The course helps you to build your media knowledge through practical work and projects in preparation both for work and further study.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain a Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. In addition to this, personal effectiveness and professional development units provide time for students to research the music and media industries and define the qualities, qualifications and skills required to find employment. As part of the course, students are required to demonstrate specific literacy, numeracy and ICT skills alongside their main subject studies. These Functional skills will help students with their coursework and also prepare them for further education, life and work.
How you'll learn and be assessed
This practical course allows you to develop your skills and knowledge in pre-production, directing, interviewing, camerawork, lighting, sound recording, radio production audio and visual editing. Classes will take place in our specialist computer suites and TV studio using software such as Adobe Premier and Soundtrack Pro.
All our tutors are actively involved in the media industry and will use this up-to-date knowledge to provide you with detailed feedback that will help you to constantly improve your media production skills.
To complete this course, you will be required to use a variety of skills working both in groups and individually. The course is 100% coursework-based, featuring both written and practical assignments. Written assignments include a study of media jobs, an analysis of factual production in the media, a study of a wide range of print techniques, writing a script for a film and an analysis of film audiences.
UAL Awarding Body believes in transformative education. They design and award creative qualifications that empower and inspire educators to help students reach their potential.
UAL Awarding Body is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation and currently offers qualifications in Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media Production and Technology, Music Performance and Production and Performing and Production Arts. They are also the UK’s leading provider of the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Their qualifications have high retention and achievement rates because they are flexible, responsive and relevant to industry needs, and facilitate student progression.
Progression
You could progress to the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.
Entry requirements
You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest & evidence in the subject (example of work).
