Certificate in Creative Media Level 4

This media course introduces you to a range of industry software and best practices in graphic design, animation, filmmaking, photography, web development and coding. After 20 weeks, you’ll have built a mini-portfolio of work and developed the skills needed to pursue your passion.

 

Creative? But not sure what to study? Start here.

This course is available face to face and online as full-time, or part-time study. It has been especially designed to give you a taste of every digital design discipline to see where your passions lie. Over 20 weeks, you’ll try graphic design, film-making, animation and interactive design. You’ll be introduced to a range of industry software and learn photography, video creation and editing, web development, character development and even a bit of coding— it’s about finding your place in the creative world through experimentation and practical learning. 

 

By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills you need to work out which creative path is right for you. Better yet, you’ll have developed a mini-portfolio with all the design assets you’ve created along the way. This is the perfect tool for applying for one of our Level 5 diplomas. 

 

What you'll learn

?Animation

Using illustrator and other digital software, try your hand at a range of animation techniques, including Claymation, stop-motion, and flip book animation. You’ll also learn how to tell incredible stories through the animated character you’ve designed.

 

Film

What makes a film Oscar-worthy? In this module, you'll learn about the history of films and the filmmakers behind them. You'll find out more about the production planning process and how filmmakers tell incredible stories through the lens of a camera.

 

Design/Web

Learn about the foundations of design, web principles, and strengthen design skills and professional practices to produce a range of creative work through design and web.