Media & Games

MEDIA AND GAMES

Study Programme and Entry Criteria Duration Destinations

Level 2 Award in esports

It is desirable to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D grade and above, including English or maths. Alternatively you will need a relevant Level 1 qualification. Learners without maths and English will study these subjects as part of their study programme.

Level 2 Award in Creative Media Production and Technology

It is desirable to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D grade and above, including English or maths. Alternatively you will need a relevant Level 1 qualification. Learners without maths and English will study these subjects as part of their study programme. 1 Year You can progress onto Level 3 diploma in esports.

1 Year You can progress on to more specialist Level 3 media courses.

Level 3 Creative Media Production and Technology (Computer Games Development) Foundation Diploma and Extended Diploma

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or higher including English, or a relevant Level 2 Media qualification. In order to apply for the Extended Diploma you must have achieved the Diploma qualification. Learners without maths and English will study these subjects as part of their study programme. 1 or 2 years to be discussed at interview. Following the successful completion of this course students go on to Higher Education to study computer games design, visual effects, computer games programming or 3D animation.

Level 3 Creative Media Production & Technology (Film & TV) Foundation Diploma and Extended Diploma

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or higher including English, or a relevant Level 2 Media qualification. In order to apply for the Extended Diploma you must have achieved the Diploma qualification. Learners without maths and English will study these subjects as part of their study programme. 1 or 2 years to be discussed at interview. Following the successful completion of this course students go on to Higher Education, an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism or go on to become Screenwriters, Video Editors or Researchers.

Level 3 Junior Content Producer Apprenticeship

Employers will set their own entry requirements, but ideally you will need 4 GCSE subjects with C/4 grade and above, including English Language. Mature students will be assessed on individual merit. 12-18 Months After successful completion of the Junior Content Producer Apprenticeship you may progress into Content Creation/Development roles at more senior levels across the industry, including with digital agencies, broadcasters and publishers.

You must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant environment for the duration of the Apprenticeship.