Course Detail

The Course

The National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice is a fun but challenging course, ideal if you are seeking a career in media or progression into higher education. The course allows you to explore a wide range of media subjects and to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of the concepts and processes involved in making media products.

This course has two pathways to choose from.

Games Development

On the Games Development pathway you get to study the process of developing game ideas, designing characters, storylines, and marketing materials, and gain essential knowledge in 3D modelling and scripting. Studying on this course will give you essential insight and information into the gaming industry, including how to pitch ideas and crucial project management skills. This course is supported by audio production lessons which will enable you to design sound effects for your game and strengthen your industry knowledge and skills even further.

Film and Television

The film, television and broadcasting pathway will give you the opportunity to study television and film, learning how to deconstruct and analyse productions before planning and producing your own. Your tutor will guide you through the production process, using industry standard documentation and practices to equip you with the right knowledge and understanding to work in this business. This course is supported by lessons in audio production, allowing you to learn soundtrack production. Not only will you make your own video production but you will get the opportunity to create your own sound effects.

Your assignments will allow you to make realistic media products using the College’s outstanding professional TV, radio and recording studios, often working with external clients on live assignment briefs. This also includes a client-based work experience project.

Ready to apply? Please indicate which pathway you would like to study in the second box on the course selection section of your application.