This UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, has a focus on Media and Computer Arts. It is a two-year course designed to provide you with the broad knowledge base and digital skills you need for employment, or for progression onto a higher-level course within the industry.
You’ll undertake practical workshops, with the opportunity for individual instruction, and you’ll attend engaging lectures that will give you an insight into the professional life of creatives.
You’ll also have the chance to work from industry briefs, which will teach you what it’s really like to produce content for real clients.
Students learn to use a range of creative software packages such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Auditions and 3DS Max on industry-standard PC and Apple computers.
What you'll learn
You will learn not only about the creative industry, but you’ll also undertake practical workshops with skilled professionals to develop your digital art skills. This will involve traditional art techniques as well, but with the focus on digital art skills.
You will use a range of industry-standard software throughout the course. You will primarily be using Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Audition and After Effects) as well as 3D software, such as Autodesk 3DS Max.
Then, develop your skills further with industry-grade kit! Explore cameras, lighting, and green screen work to produce high-quality concepts/digital artwork.
In Year 1, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of the Media, Games and Design industry, develop your research skills, and build on your art and digital skills. You will work on projects that will allow you to explore and develop your design skills until the Final Major Project at the end of the year.
On successful completion of Year 1, you will be invited to push the skills you have learned even further in Year 2. You will also have the chance to work from industry-standard briefs, which will teach you how to produce content for professional clients and begin developing your professional skills and portfolio.
Throughout the two years, you will also be offered a range of work experience opportunities with live clients.
Please note: Fees will apply if you are 19+ at the beginning of your studies and have previously completed a Level 3 qualification or are 24 and above. All fees are charged on a yearly basis. Please see our Fees Policy for further details or get in touch to discuss your options!
How you'll learn and be assessed
Teaching methods include:
- formal instruction
- group discussion
- practical demonstration
- practical experience
- individual tuition
Homework is not formally set but you may like to spend a small amount of time preparing for future lessons or completing classwork as necessary.
This course is 100% coursework which means there are no exams. However, you will need to be well organised throughout the year.
You also need to enjoy working as part of a team and be open to giving and receiving constructive criticism.
UAL Awarding Body believes in transformative education. They design and award creative qualifications that empower and inspire educators to help students reach their potential.
UAL Awarding Body is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation and currently offers qualifications in Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media Production and Technology, Music Performance and Production and Performing and Production Arts. They are also the UK’s leading provider of the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Their qualifications have high retention and achievement rates because they are flexible, responsive and relevant to industry needs, and facilitate student progression.
Progression
On successful completion of this course most students choose to progress onto higher education, but you could progress onto a wide range of careers within the media and games industry.
Entry requirements
You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (example of work).
