02 Mar 2021
Key Facts
Qualification Summary
The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to creative and digital media topics. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes including a focus on Discovering Art, Design & Cultural Movements, Introduction to the Media and Visual Studies 2D with a range of optional units.
Many learners join degrees related to creative and digital media after following A level study, so the diploma will place the Access to HE learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.
Ungraded units include units which will support access to higher education whilst supporting study and personal skills.
Why choose this qualification?
The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to creative and digital media topics. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes including a focus on Discovering Art, Design & Cultural Movements, Introduction to the Media and Visual Studies 2D with a range of optional units.
Many learners join degrees related to creative and digital media after following A level study, so the diploma will place the Access to HE learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.
Ungraded units include units which will support access to higher education whilst supporting study and personal skills.
Units
Learners must achieve all units in this group
Digital Design Principles
Introduction to the Media
Visual Studies 2D
Learners must achieve 6 credits from this group
Research and Creative Development for Media Studies
Research: Final Major Project for Media Studies
Learners must achieve 24 credits from this group
3D Design
Developing a brand
Digital Art for Multimedia
Digital Marketing Communication
Digital Sound and Video Capture
Digital User Experience (DX) Project
Digital Video Production
Exploring Different Journalistic Genres
Film Editing
Graphic Design
Media Studies: Textual Analysis
Media and Society
Multimedia Practice
Photography
Produce copy for digital media communication
Reportage Photography Practice
Representation within the Media
Script Writing
Understanding Art, Design & Cultural Media Influences
Understanding Narrative
Understanding digital marketing and research
Understanding social media advertising and promotion
Video Pre-Production
Website Design and Production
Writing for Magazines
Learners must achieve 9 credits from this group
Academic Writing Skills
Preparation for Higher Education
Study Skills for Creative Arts
Learners must achieve 6 credits from this group
Academic Reading Skills
Communication - Speaking and Listening
Developing Professional Attributes
Introduction to 3D
Introduction to Drawing & Painting
Presentation Skills
Presenting Information Using ICT
Professional Interpersonal Skills
Promoting Wellbeing and Building Resilience
Study Skills
Writing reports
Intended learner groups
a) Adults who, because of social, educational or individual circumstances may have achieved few, if any, prior qualifications and wish to progress to HE
b) Adults who have gone straight into industry (perhaps following apprenticeship routes) who wish to progress to HE.
c) To provide preparation for study in UK HEIs.
How this diploma meets learners' needs
The mandatory units include an introduction to Discovering Art, Design & Cultural Movements, Introduction to the Media and Visual Studies 2D. Optional units can be selected that will support progression onto the chosen degree programme and include a range of units within these areas. Learners will have the opportunity to research an aspect of one of these subjects which interests them.
What this diploma covers
The units include a balance of units which allow the learners to keep their options open until they have fully decided on their preferred route at degree level. The ungraded units have been chosen to support both progression into higher education and also to allow the learners to develop skills relevant to the subject area e.g., Academic Writing Skills and study skills for the creative arts.
Delivery methods
Face to face
Blended learning
Online learning
Work placements would also be beneficial to widen opportunities.
Throughout the diploma, learners should research the work of other artists/designers/specialists in the medium as a way of underpinning knowledge and to use as a means of developing own style.
Assessment methods include: Essays, projects, presentations, self-evaluation, sketchbooks, artefacts, portfolio of evidence, report, creation of scripts, articles, production diary, worksheets, promotional campaign
Successful completion criteria
Learners will probably require a pass in maths and English at GCSE level or a Functional Skills qualification in English and Maths to progress onto a degree course.Progression routes
• BA (Hons) Animation
• BSc (Hons) Creative Computing
• BSc (Hons) Digital Television Technology
• BA (Hons) Digital Photography
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design
• BA (Hons) Motion Graphics
• BA (Hons) Digital Content Creation
• Illustration with Animation BA (Hons)
• Filmmaking BA (Hons)
• Photography, Video and Digital Imaging BA (Hons)
Provider approval criteria
Depending on the choice of unit, centres will require access to relevant software, hardware and technical equipment.
Funding information
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