You’ll need to meet the entry criteria for your chosen pathway
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PLEASE NOTE: This course cannot be studied alongside Creative Digital Media (Digital Games)
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The topics you study in this one A Level equivalent course will provide you with an introduction to the TV, film and wider creative industries, preparing you for further study or employment. Topics you’ll study include:
- Video editing techniques
- Film production
- Music video
- Documentary production
An enriching experience
Studying Applied Creative Media (Digital Film and Video) at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our Applied Digital Film and Video students enjoy include:
- Visiting TV and Media sets to build work related skills. Media Studies students recently visited the Emmerdale set for a behind the scenes tour
- Participating in inspirational and valuable guest workshops with local industry leaders and university lecturers
- Taking part in lunchtime enrichment opportunities such as creative writing short courses, taking a closer look at the West Yorkshire based and BAFTA award winning Happy Valley, and writing for the College magazine
- Undertaking a rigorous mock interview process and the opportunity to earn a work- placement with the College’s Marketing team
- Taking part in residential trips and visits such as the annual trip to the Harry Potter Studios in London
Enlightening opportunities
We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our subject specialists will instil in you a love of learning, and challenge you to develop the required skills you’ll need to achieve the life-changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career. Throughout your studies, your teachers will create an environment where you will be encouraged to discuss a wide-range of topics which will support you to develop an enlightened approach to the world around you. These discussions will be linked to your passions, study programme and your wider career ambitions.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment is via examinations and coursework.
An applied qualification in Creative Digital Media can support progression to some unique and exciting destinations. This qualification is valued highly for how it develops vocational, hands-on skills that prepare you for your future career in TV and Film. Our Applied Creative Digital Media (Digital Film and Video) courses have a proven track record of supporting students to progress to both the world of work, including degree level apprenticeships, and higher education. Our students often progress into careers in Film Production, Television Production, Journalism and Editing.
Applied Digital Film and Video students have recently progressed to university to study subjects such as:
- Marketing
- Film Production
- Journalism
- Broadcasting
- Television Production
What does this course go well with or what may you like?