Course code
1B2-001
Location
Barnet Campus
Length of course
1 year full time
Course Overview
This course at Barnet and Southgate College is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare 16-18 year old students for a career in the screen industries.
Students may be required to study Functional Skills or GCSE English and/or Maths as part of their programme.
Get career-ready while you study
From CV workshops and interview preparation to work placements and employer projects, you’ll develop the skills and experience employers value alongside your course.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs grade 8/9 – 4/5 (A*-C), preferably including English; a Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and/or English; or a Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media (Distinction or Merit), or a Level 2 Diploma in another relevant subject area (Distinction or Merit); and a reference from your previous school/college (Over 19s will be considered if qualifications and experience make them suitable, but will have to fund the course themselves or apply for a learner loan.)
Yes – you will need to meet a member of staff for an interview; to which you should bring any examples of your creative work, and a written piece (approximately 500 words). This will be in the form of a film review.
Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly.
What this course covers
A range of subjects areas, disciplines and skills, which will allow you to develop the appropriate abilities required to progress in the media world, these can include: Animation, Film Studies, Digital Design, Social Media & Marketing, Production of Audio, Print and Video. At the end of the programme, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work at the Barnet and Southgate media Oscars!
Coursework is assessed throughout the year.
Year 1 – UAL: Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology;
Year 2 – UAL: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology;
(Progression onto Year 2 is subject to successful completion of the diploma, attendance & punctuality).
Fees and funding
Most of the materials will be provided, but it is advisable to invest in a selection of media storage equipment and materials, so that you can continue your work outside of the studios.
Progression
Upon successful completion of Year 1, students may progress to Year 2.
Following successful completion of Year 2 of the course, students will be achieve a suitable qualification to progress to Higher Education courses.
Further Information Students may need to study Functional Skills or GCSE English and/or Maths as part of their programme.
Modules

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