Course summary
This course provides a thorough grounding in the theoretical, business, and practical skills required in the creative media industry. This course provides you with an excellent opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required for a successful career in the creative media industry. While studying this course you will gain invaluable practical skills in a variety of film and sound related disciplines. This will include learning about camera work and editing, capturing professional quality audio as well as gaining industry knowledge to pursue a career in the competitive film and sound industry. Progression opportunities include employment or further study in the following areas: •Computer Game Animation •Computer Game Design •Journalism •Moving Image •Radio
Modules
Year One (Level 4) •Individual Project (Pearson-set) •Creative Media Industry •Professional Practice •Film Practices •Film Studies •Editing for Film & Television •Light & Sound •Motion Graphics Practice Year Two (Level 5) •Collaborative Project (Pearson-set) •Personal Professional Development •Advanced Film Production Studies •Scriptwriting for Film & Television •Advanced Editing & Compositing •Documentary •Advanced Editing for Film & Television In addition to the core and specialist units at Level 5, you will also study a range of optional units that relate to the creative media industry.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a variety of practical and academic coursework-based modules. You will also be subject to external assessment.
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W740
- Institution code:
- W73
- Campus name:
- Twelve Quays Campus
- Campus code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Wirral Met College does not currently hold a Tier 4 licence to sponsor applicants who need a student visa to allow them to study in the UK. We are therefore only able to proceed with applications from those with current status which allows study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Entry is open to students with relevant qualifications at level 3. Applicants should have GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C and above. Access to Higher Education Diploma in any subject with Pass, Merit profile. Other related Level 3 qualifications, such as A-Levels, may also be accepted. Students who do not satisfy the entry criteria may be eligible by interview and evidence of relevant industry experience. Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid or unpaid) and possibly also achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6540 | Year 1 |
| England | £6540 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6540 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6540 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6540 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6540 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Course fees are subject to change.
Provider information
Wirral Metropolitan College
Conway Park Campus
Europa Boulevard
Birkenhead
CH41 4NT