Multimedia

Course summary

This qualification is designed for learners who have an interest in the media industry and want to study digital media concepts and production development. It allows them to study a wide range of different media industries and product types, such as Audio, Audio-visual and Print based media including Sound in Media, Photography and Animation. Learners will develop specialist knowledge, skills and understanding in the different media product types and sectors to prepare them for further study or employment in the digital media sector. There are a wide range of skills involved, including project management and utilising a wide range of ICT and writing skills which are highly sought after in today’s ever-demanding and competitive job market. There are three courses available: a single award (Extended Certificate) equivalent to one A Level, a double award (Diploma) equivalent to two A Levels and the triple award (Extended Diploma) equivalent to three A Levels. The single award offers students a good starting point in learning about Digital Media – there are many key concepts and theorists’ theories to understand and apply to existing media products as a means of analysis, as well as when designing and creating your own solutions to meet the requirements of the client brief specifications. Single units studied are outlined below. *Students will have an opportunity to choose a different scenario which is based on our visit to Harry Potter studios