Art & Design | UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma in Photography, Creative Media & Film | Level 3
Why this course?
Whether you are interested in becoming a photographer, filmmaker, digital designer or digital content creator, this could be your first step towards becoming a creative digital producer.
With projects across photography, moving image, advertising design and animation, you will discover your strengths and define your future path. Industry-based projects and work experience opportunities are part of each course curriculum, enabling you to further develop the skills to progress to a career in the future-focused digital industries with the energy and confidence to thrive.
This course can be studied over two years; the UAL Diploma is completed in the first year and the UAL Extended Diploma in the second year.
Check out our End of Year Show our online exhibition which showcases our students Final Major Project work. The final unit provides students with the opportunity to refine and demonstrate the skills, knowledge and understanding appropriate to their choice of future career path and entry to higher education or related employment.
The Final Major Project is publicly displayed to showcase the professional standards they have reached as a result of their further educational study and goes live on Wednesday 9 June 2021.
Check out our students work in the showreels below:
Start dates
| Start | |
|---|---|
| September 2022 | Apply |
Entry requirements
Start at Level 3 if you have at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and maths or the Level 2 qualification.
A portfolio review is required.
Start at Level 2 if you have at least 3 GCSEs at grade 3 (D/E) or above, including English or maths.
Course content
Specialisms Covered:
- Analogue Photography
- Animation
- Communication Design
- Digital Photography
- Film
- Industry Careers
- Portfolio Building
- Specialist Study
Diploma Units:
Unit 01: Media Processes and Technical Skills
Unit 02: Design and Research Skills
Unit 03: Professional Practice
Unit 04: Critical and Contextual Awareness
Unit 5: Audio Production
Unit 6: Visual Production
Unit 7: Interactive Production
Unit 8: Developing a Creative Media Production & Technology Project
Extended Diploma Units:
Unit 09: Characteristics and Contexts in Media & Communication
Unit 10: Engaging with an Audience in Creative Media Production
Unit 11: Preparing for Progression in Creative Media Production
Unit 12: Specialist Study in Creative Media Production
Unit 13: Extended Project in Creative Media Production
Why the MET?
- Photography and video studios
- Professional resources and equipment
- Mac computer suites
- Lecturers from the Creative Industries
- Collaboration with other creative courses
GB MET has a fantastic track record of progression to prestigious universities.
You will have the opportunity to work on real live projects commissioned by internal and external clients and be nominated for the competitive and highly regarded annual UAL Origins Exhibition.
The MET's vibrant Creative Industries department has a broad range of staff who are all practising artists and designers involved in the region's buzzing art and design scene. Our staff are here to help you realise your potential.
Our experienced teaching staff are passionate about their areas of expertise and are committed to helping you to attain your learning goals and meet your personal aims.
You will work in artists’ studios with access to our 3D workshop, darkroom, printmaking studio, Mac suites and pattern cutting room.
Without a doubt, one of the reasons we know you will love studying at the MET is the renowned creative facilities and atmosphere at our West Durrington Campus. The campus is a dedicated art space, with the art & design courses running alongside theatre arts and music courses. You will collaborate with like-minded, passionate students and benefit from the various creative projects that take places, such as theatre shows, music gigs and art exhibitions. The campus is regularly used by professional creatives, which further highlights the quality of our industry-standard facilities.
What's next?
Upon successful completion and achievement of the Diploma you can progress to the Extended Diploma.
After the Extended Diploma you can progress to a university-level course, either at the MET or at universities throughout the UK.
Our West Durrington Campus is also our University Centre, a creative arts space with students studying at degree level in art & design disciplines as well as theatre arts and music.
Degrees at Northbrook MET include fine art, graphic design, illustration and photography.
Future careers
- Animator
- Digital artist
- Digital content creator
- Digital designer
- Photographer
- Filmmaker
- Illustrator
- Graphic designer
- Multimedia designer
- Creative entrepreneur
- Educator
Course fees
Course costs
This course is free (you do not have to pay fees) if:
- You are a UK citizen, hold EU Settlement Status or have a visa which could qualify you for home status.
- AND you are under 19 on 31 August in the year you are studying.
More information about fees for college courses and financial support for 16-19 year olds can be found here. Please speak to our Admissions team if you have any further queries: admissions@gbmc.ac.uk | 01273 667704
Advanced Learner Loan
You may be eligible to apply for a loan to meet the course costs of your qualification fees. This is paid directly to the College on your behalf. For more information about Advanced Learner Loans, please click here.
Course fees
Course is free if you meet the following criteria
If you will be aged 19-23 when your course begins and you have not already achieved a full Level 3 or higher, you may not have to pay any fees. For more information, please speak to our Admissions team: admissions@gbmc.ac.uk | 01273 667704
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