Print FL3 Creative and Digital Media - Access to HE
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Are you passionate about creative media and looking to take the next step? This course develops your practical and theoretical skills in the exciting world of Creative and Digital Media. With the UK creative sector booming, job opportunities are plentiful in areas like photography, graphic design, film, media production and more. This Access to HE course prepares you for university, employment, or an apprenticeship in the creative industries.
Course Content
This course covers:
Website Design and Creation
Essay Writing
Digital Imaging & Manipulation - Adobe Photoshop
Digital Design - Adobe Indesign
2D Animation - Adobe After Effects
Video Making - Adobe Premiere
Sound for Film and Video
Digital Editing
Photography Project
Exhibition - Take part in the end of year exhibition to the public
Portfolio Development - Prepare a portfolio for university, apprenticeship or employment opportunity
Sourcing and Reading Information
Preparing for Higher Education - A personal development unit to support your UCAS application or route into apprenticeships or employment.
Speaking and Listening
Entry Requirements
For your application to be considered you must be 18 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date
You should have a grade C/4 or above at GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) gained within the last five years.
If you don't have these qualifications, you can still apply and provide evidence of other qualifications.
All applicants will take a screening test in Maths and English.
You should be able to write fluently and understand business materials.
You will be interviewed to ensure the course is right for you.
Access courses are designed for learners aged 19 and above.
We may consider applications from 18-year-olds in individual circumstances, requiring a full-time study programme including work experience, tutorials, and enrichment activities.
First Class Requirements
Notepad, pen & folder for notes, USB stick
Attendance Requirements
Regular attendance of 100% (apart from exceptional circumstances) is needed to ensure that you are able to cover all of the course content and assessment successfully.
Every 6 weeks all learners will be given a formal tutorial at which your continuation, progress and attendance will be reviewed.
Assessment Methods
You'll be continually assessed through coursework, case studies, reports, and projects. This is an intensive course with around 15 assignments in your final portfolio. Regular attendance and meeting deadlines are essential. Expect to dedicate around 10 hours per week to independent study. Successful completion allows you to progress to university or pursue employment in the creative industries.
Further Study Options
Completing this course allows you to apply for university degree courses. One big advantage of this course is that you can complete it in a much shorter time than A-levels.
Many students progress onto their chosen field of study at university, with others progressing into employment or into an apprenticeship related to their course of study. In 223, access learners received offers from a range of universities, including from Brunel, Goldsmiths, Sheffield, Bournemouth, St Mary s, Queen Mary, University of the Arts London, University of Creative Arts, Greenwich, Ravensbourne, Kingston, Westminster and Portsmouth. For Creative and Digital Media learners, this has included offers in Film Production, Games Design, Branding, Media Production, Public Relations, Creative Robotics and Visual Communications.
Additional Information
For more information or advice, please email rbs@rhacc.ac.uk. You'll also get a free Adobe Creative Cloud license for the year and learn about ethical AI use to boost your productivity.
