We provide smaller study groups with training from industry professionals in industry settings. Students will have access to industry-standard facilities, including TV studio, radio studio, photography studio, a traditional photographic dark room and edit suites.

Trips will also take place during the course of study including film festivals, exhibitions, trade shows and creative based residentials.

Year 1: • Digital Foundations • Research Techniques • Historical Context Specialist Pathway modules include:

Media pathway:Single Camera Techniques, Multi Camera Techniques, Film Studies.Photography pathway:Processes and Approaches to Traditional Photography, Processes and Approaches to Digital Photography, Digital Image Manipulation.

Year 2: • Professional Practice • Negotiated Practice • Specialist Practice Investigation

Specialist Pathway modules include:

Media pathway: Sound Design, Scriptwriting for Moving Image Advanced Production for Moving Image, Photographic Genres and Technologies, Introduction to the Artists Book Digital Story Telling.

Year 3: • Dissertation • Freelance Practice • Marketing and Branding for Lens – Based Practitioners • Realisation and Development • Planning and Developing an Exhibition.

  • A relevant Level 3 qualification
  • GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
  • You will also be expected to provide examples or a showreel/portfolio of work at interview
  • If English is not a first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all key skills or equivalent

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.

Upon completion of this course you could go into employment as a Photographer, a TV or Film Producer/Director, a Photography or Moving Image Editor, a small business owner or Freelancer.

All of the staff have been amazing to me over the years. After failing my GCSE English in school, I was given extra lessons at college, which enabled me to pass the exam. I have also had regular meetings with my career coach, who has been fantastic in helping me explore my options and provided some really useful information and advice.
Jessica Chesters
Jessica Chesters Early Years and Education
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