Creative Media course for school leavers

Available courses

UAL Level 1 Diploma Creative Industries

The Level 1 Diploma in Creative Industry will help you develop the media skills and techniques that are required in industry. The course has been designed so that you will create cross-disciplinary projects across media that will prepare you to progress onto a Level 2 course.

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16-19 Full-Time

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology

Our Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media course has been designed to reflect industry, and as such you will develop your creative, technical and organisational skills across a number of media sectors. Using industry-standard software and equipment, working individually and in teams, you will complete a diverse range of projects that will stand you in good stead for a Level 3 qualification.

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16-19 Full-Time

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology

Our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media (Film & Broadcasting) course has been designed to reflect industry, and as such you will develop your creative, technical and organisational skills across a number of media sectors. Using industry standard software and equipment, working individually and in teams, you will complete a diverse range of projects that will stand you in good stead for either full-time employment or a route into Higher Education.

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16-19 Full-Time

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports and Digital Marketing

Our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports and Digital Marketing has been designed to reflect this ever-growing industry, and as such you will develop your creative, technical and organisational skills across a number of media sectors set against an Esports and digital marketing background. Using industry standard software and equipment, working individually and in teams, you will complete a diverse range of projects from promotional video, to live tournaments, games journalism and broadcasting that will stand you in good stead for either full-time employment or a route into Higher Education.

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16-19 Full-Time

Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Lens-Based Media (UAL)

Our Level 4 Diploma in Lens-Based Media is designed to align closely with industry standards, equipping you with the creative, technical, and organizational skills needed to excel in the field .Through a variety of creative projects, you will gain hands-on experience working both individually and collaboratively. These projects include producing short films, working in a TV studio, and creating promotional videos, all aimed at developing you into a highly employable, modern media professional.

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16-19 Full-Time

Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise (Media Business)

This course is designed for students aspiring to work in an agency or freelance within the creative industries. It provides a platform to develop your creative enterprise skills through start-up projects and professional practice.You will have the opportunity to establish your own creative industry business, honing your craft while building essential skills in marketing, social media, and business management to succeed in the industry. From running film festivals and creating start-up businesses to liaising with clients on your passion and business ideas, this course offers a dynamic, hands-on experience tailored to your goals.This qualification also supports you in creating a professional portfolio, equipping you to launch a business or establish yourself as a freelance consultant. This course is FREE for under-19s (please check with us at interview/enrolment)

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The Creative Media Department

Creative Media - Film and TV

Our courses are for aspiring filmmakers, producers, editors and cinematographers. If you want to work in the film or TV industries, this is the place for you. We have excellent facilities including a TV studio, screening room, Mac suites and industry-standard editing suites, with broadcast-standard software like Adobe Premiere, After Effects, NUKE and Maya.

NextGen - Animation, VFX and Games Design

If you love animation, VFX and games design and enjoy using your imagination, this could be the course for you. This qualification is designed by industry to ensure that you get the skills you need to get a job. We have extensive links with leading companies including Blue Zoo, ILM, Framestore, DNEG, Sony and Creative Assembly.

What You Can Expect

Creative Media - Film and TV

Your projects could include: music videos, short films, documentaries, TV news, film club, podcasts, film studies, showreels, VFX and sound design.
Hone your abilities while building a showreel or portfolio to really sell your work.
Constantly-developing programme of trips, speakers and workshops. We’ve been to places including New York, Berlin and Barcelona, and visited film sets and TV studios as well as trade shows like Eurogamer, Comic-Con and the Harry Potter studios.
You will plan and produce a film on location around the UK.

NextGen - Animation, VFX and Games Design

A course for designers, artists and animators looking to develop skills in the competitive field of computer games, visual effects and animation.
Students develop an assessment portfolio of design including concept art, 3D Modelling, 2D and 3D animation, level design and texture design and game development, which is essential for progression into Higher Education or the games industry.
Assignments designed to mirror industry tasks, including pitching ideas, creating and testing game levels, building 3D models, animation and sound design, and working alone and as part of a team.
Annual trips to a range of subject specific events such as Eurogamer at Birmingham NEC, and visits, talks and workshops from industry figures.
Work experience with Reef Entertainment, game testing.

Our Staff

Creative Media - Film and TV

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, who are experienced television producers, editors, film makers and journalists.
Staff design assignments to mirror industry tasks - you will be sent out in teams recreating jobs and roles and using kit you will find in the media industry.

NextGen - Animation, VFX and Games Design

Industry-experienced and knowledgeable staff on-hand to teach development using industry-standard software such as Maya, Unity, Unreal, Photoshop,NUKE, Substance Painter and ZBrush.

Our Facilities

Creative Media - Film and TV

Excellent equipment, including lights and HD cameras, and industry-standard editing suites, with broadcast-standard software like Adobe Premiere, After Effects.
Latest innovations in lighting, tracking and sound hardware, and more than 100 Adobe-equipped networked Macs.

NextGen - Animation, VFX and Games Design

The highest-specification networked PCs and Macs in the college.
State-of-the-art resources, including a games hub, screening room and art space.

Progression

Creative Media - Film and TV

Our students have gone on to:

ILM Producer - Aladdin
Sound Recordist - The Crown
Production Runner - The X Factor
Music Videographer
Framestore
HND Moving Image - Nescot
TV Production - Bournemouth University
Cinematography - Bournemouth University
Journalism - UAL
Events Management - University of Gloucestershire
Digital Film Production - Ravensbourne

Possible careers...

Advertising and marketing
Animation
Broadcast
Cinematographer
Compositor
Events
Events management
Designer
Film editor
Film or TV producer
Journalism/publishing
Lighting engineer
Media producer
Product designer
Production runner
Radio
Sound engineer
Sound recordist
Videographer
Visual effects

NextGen - Animation, VFX and Games Design

Our students have gone on to apprenticeships with companies including:

ILM
DNEG
Digital Film Production - Ravensbourne

or to universities including:

Sheffield Hallam University
Teesside University
De Montford University

and have worked on films such as:

Aladdin
Pacific Rim
Star Wars - The Last Jedi
Avengers - End Game
Avengers - Infinity War

Possible careers...

3D artist
Animation programmer
Animation supervisor
Animator
Character/creature animator
Digital arts
Game artist
Games designer
Games developer
Games programmer
Games tester
Motion capture technician
Motion graphics artist
Production assistant
Technical artist
UI/UX artist
VFX technical assistant
Visual effects

At Nescot we encourage our students to think ahead, so that they can choose the right courses to fit them and their future. We also use an innovative online platform called Start, which is a free and comprehensive digital platform, offering students a single starting point to help simplify careers guidance. Students can build a personal profile aimed at guiding them throughout their career. Find out more here.

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Skills you will gain

Practical skills and knowledge of industry practice are at the heart of our courses. You will learn from tutors with substantial experience in the sectors and develop skills including:

Technical Knowledge
Working to a brief
Project management
Quality Control
Multitasking, collaboration and teamwork
Networking and self-promotion
Freelancing
Problem solving and flexibility
Communication
Technical abilities in a range of contemporary industry software packages
Programming
Art-based skills
Developing your own specialisms

The best thing about the course is the variety of projects we work on. In the last few months we’ve worked on a live broadcast project from the department’s television studio, and created an immersive art installation. Getting to try different things means you learn all kinds of skills, and it helps you to figure out what you want to do in the future. Ruben
Creative Media Level 3

I was part of a team of students who got to the national final of the WorldSkills UK competition, and we won bronze. It was an amazing experience, and I’m so grateful to our teachers. I learnt a lot of technical skills, especially editing techniques, but I also improved my core skills, like working under pressure and communicating. I’m going to university next year, and I think the experiences I’ve had at Nescot have given me an amazing foundation for my degree.Kaiya
Creative Media Level 3

Other subjects

Computing & IT

Nescot's computing department brings you teaching from industry experts combined with the drive for innovation and success. Our students have excelled in national and international IT competitions, and many progress into prestigious universities and careers.

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Performing Arts

Our work is underpinned with a dedication to create work that is physically daring, emotionally engaging and visually stunning. Here you will learn skills such as physical theatre, contemporary dance, vocal and singing techniques and master the art of acting. We place emphasis on the practical application of these techniques and apply them in a range of performances, practical projects and productions.

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Music Production

Want to work in the music industry? Would you like to be a sound engineer, beats producer, superstar DJ or record label owner? Nescot has a selection of courses to help you achieve your dreams.

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Art & Digital Design

The Art and Design department at Nescot offers an interdisciplinary programme of study, which concludes in specialist or interdisciplinary pathways, as students develop and expand their knowledge and skill set.

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