Course summary

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production is a rigorous specialist vocational programme, linked to professional body requirements and with a strong work related emphasis. On the course you will have the opportunity to develop productions from concept to screen. You will explore the practical roles of cinematographer, lighting director, director and screenwriter. You will work as part of a production team as well as develop your own independent projects. This two-year higher education course is practical and vocationally focused, and aims to prepare you to move to a degree course or into employment. It offers both theoretical and practical units combined with an extensive range of teaching and learning methods that enhance the learners’ knowledge and skill. Learners will develop an in-depth understanding of how the film industry is structured, and learn how they can develop a career in this challenging, exciting, dynamic industry. You will use professional video and editing equipment We will tutor students in how to use professional film and editing equipment and all BTEC Higher Nationals have been designed and developed with consideration of National Occupational Standards. You will be taught in a nurturing environment with lots of expert support from our experienced and industry qualified tutors. They will teach you through a blend of lectures, guest speakers, seminars, case studies as well as individual and group work. The HND Creative Media course comprises of 15 modules and they are: Year 1 Individual Project (Pearson-set) Creative Media Industry Professional Practice Television Practices Television Studies Editing for Film and Television Cinematography - Lighting Cinematography - Camera Year 2 Collaborative Project (Pearson-set) Personal Professional Development Advanced Television Practices Drama Documentary Advanced Editing for Film and Television Sound for Media Products As a student of Crawley College, you will have access to all of our services, which includes study support, the Students' Union and our library's online resources. Special features of this programme include: You can progress onto a final top-up year and achieve a full degree at our Chichester campus. Opportunity to tailor your HND through optional units Small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed Teaching staff You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. The team includes senior academics, professional practitioners with industry experience, demonstrators and technical officers and guest speakers.