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 01634 383000

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Course Description

The Creative Industries reach almost every other sector in the UK. The intent of this programme is to enable you to practice and develop industry-standard production processes, as well as technical and creative skills giving you the fundamental knowledge needed for you to confidently enter the industry.

The Content Creation programme will be taught via workshops, seminars, lectures and you will be expected to utilise independent study time. You will study a range of elements within the creative media industry, including camera operation, editing, lighting, audio, photography, interactive media and motion graphics. These will be taught through various practical projects such as music videos, advertisements, documentaries, short films and digital created content. You will be taught how to use Adobe Creative Cloud software such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Audition.

You will also study theory and concepts including analysing media texts, audience theory, colour theory, target audience demographics, professional practice and self-reflection.

You will develop your soft skills in teamwork, communication, planning, evaluation and problem solving.

There are elements of extensive written work including evaluation, reflections and essays. You will also be expected to deliver presentations of your ideas and work throughout the year.

At the end of each year, you will complete a major creative media project where you will be able to demonstrate your abilities and create a body of work that you have a keen interest in. Students in past years have produced films, made documentaries, developed their own digital marketing, worked on audio pieces and short animations. Students have a high level of autonomy at every stage from inception to the presentation of the completed project.

Other Important Information

We recommend you equip yourself with a good set of headphones to help with various parts of the course as well as a pen and pad for note taking and lecture notes. It is advisable that you sign up to Vimeo and YouTube if you do not already have accounts with these platforms. Uniform for the media course will be discussed at enrolment however we expect professional attire that is appropriate to the industry.

All MidKent College students will continue studying English and maths until they are 19, or until they have achieved a Grade C/4. Your study programme will incorporate a Work Placement of up to 350 hours in a role relevant to your study. All students will have access to a Personal Tutor to support their personal and professional development.

Future Prospects

Successful completion of your Level 3 Technical qualification in Digital Media can lead to a wide range of university degree courses, an apprenticeship or traineeship within the industry, or, direct entry into the industry or associated industries.

All MidKent College students will continue studying English and maths until they are 19, or until they have achieved a Grade C/4. Your study programme will incorporate a Work Placement of up to 350 hours in a role relevant to your study. All students will have access to a Personal Tutor to support their personal and professional development.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and maths at grade C/4 or above.