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Starts

2 Sep 2024

Study mode

Full Time

Campus

Framwellgate Moor Campus

Duration

1 Year

Level

Level 2

Course code

MEDIF2001A01

Fee Information

Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.

Age 16-18

FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).

If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.

Age 19+

If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).

Course details may be subject to change.

Develop your technical creative media skills and prepare to progress to further study. Explore your creativity through media, and gain confidence through the management and planning of individual and group projects.

Entry Criteria

You will hold four GCSEs, including English and maths, grade 3/Functional Skill Level 2 or higher.

Additional Costs

Students are expected to make a £30 contribution at the start of the year to support the funding of guest lecturers, trips, and educational visits.

What are the next steps?

You will meet with a course tutor to find out more about the course, discuss which course is right for you and see the facilities. Please bring your GCSE grades/predicted grades or any other relevant qualifications.

Study Aims

The Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills is perfect if you are looking to study creative media as a one-year, full-time course. It supports progression to Level 3 study in creative media. You will gain fundamental creative skills that are valued in other subject areas such as creative media, engineering, business or marketing. You could also progress to an apprenticeship in creative media or a related subject.

Modules Studied

The core modules listed below offer flexibility so you are able to focus on your interests.

  • Skills Development (20% of final grade)
  • Creative Media Project (20% of final grade)
  • Personal Development (20% of final grade)
  • Responding to a Creative Brief (40% of final grade).

Teaching and Assessment

Develop your technical creative media skills through a process of self-evaluation, practice and review. In addition to sector-specific content, you will develop the transferable skills, such as:

  • Communication
  • Planning and managing projects
  • Creative problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Project work
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Creative development.
The course will also boost your confidence and will teach you to take ownership and responsibility of your creativity, work and choices.

Industry Links

New College Durham has built strong relationships with a range of local employers, meaning you will receive support with finding and maintaining placements that are relevant to the sector you are interested in. You will also benefit from guest speakers.

Maths and English

Maths and English constitute a mandatory component of the curriculum. Learners who have not attained a GCSE grade 4 or Level 2 Functional Skills are required to attend mandatory maths/English sessions with the aim of achieving this grade within the academic year.

Placement

You will be expected to undertake a minimum of 70 hours work placement during the academic year.