Creative Media Practice (Digital Design and Marketing) - Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start & End Date
1 September 2025
4 June 2027
Location
Coleraine
Interview Required?
Yes
This course is Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice. Course aims include:
Master Digital Marketing Strategies: Equip yourself with advanced skills in social media development and marketing to strategically elevate brand presence and engage target audiences effectively.
Innovate Through Design: Cultivate a deep understanding of product design, computer-aided visualisation, and Illustrator design, empowering you to bring imaginative concepts to life with creativity and precision.
Navigate the Design Process: Develop proficiency in creative research methods, prototyping, and production management, gaining the expertise to navigate the complete design process seamlessly from concept to execution.
Unleash Your Creative Potential in Digital Design and Marketing!
Embark on a transformative journey with Northern Regional College's Creative Media Department and join our Level 3 course in Digital Design and Marketing. Taught by our award-winning staff, this dynamic program is crafted to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of digital media.
Social Media Development and Marketing: Master the art of leveraging social platforms to create compelling campaigns, build brand presence, and engage audiences effectively.
Product Design: Dive into the exciting world of product design, where innovation meets functionality. Learn to conceptualise, prototype, and bring your ideas to life.
Computer Aided Visualisation: Explore cutting-edge technologies that enhance your visual storytelling. Develop proficiency in using tools that transform concepts into immersive digital experiences.
Graphic Design: Hone your graphic design skills using industry-standard software. Create visually stunning designs that capture attention and convey powerful messages.
Creative Research Methods for Design and Communication: Uncover the strategies behind successful design by delving into creative research methods. Understand the importance of informed decision-making in design and communication.
Prototyping: Bring your ideas into the physical realm through hands-on prototyping. Learn to iterate and refine your designs for optimal functionality and user satisfaction.
Production Management: Acquire the skills to efficiently manage the production process from concept to execution. Explore project planning, resource allocation, and timeline optimization.
Apply now and unlock your potential at Northern Regional College!
Professional award-winning staff with specialist software and equipment which include 3d printers and laser printers/ cutters.
There are NO examinations. All assessment is completed through coursework.
Our students often progress to Higher Education with degree courses in Web/Graphic Design or Animation being popular choices. By the end of the course you will have the necessary skills to either work in the Interactive Media industry and/or progress to University. You will also have a solid understanding of the wider environment, as well as having acquired research, managerial and other professional skills. Students that successfully complete the Extended Diploma to the required standard will also be eligible to apply to NRC’s higher education Creative Media programmes.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have at least 4 GCSE's at Grade C or above or other relevant qualifications.
This course is free of charge.
Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:
Level 3 Further Education (full-time)
There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.
If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.
If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.
Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
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This course is Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice. Course aims include:
Master Digital Marketing Strategies: Equip yourself with advanced skills in social media development and marketing to strategically elevate brand presence and engage target audiences effectively.
Innovate Through Design: Cultivate a deep understanding of product design, computer-aided visualisation, and Illustrator design, empowering you to bring imaginative concepts to life with creativity and precision.
Navigate the Design Process: Develop proficiency in creative research methods, prototyping, and production management, gaining the expertise to navigate the complete design process seamlessly from concept to execution.
Professional award-winning staff with specialist software and equipment which include 3d printers and laser printers/ cutters.
There are NO examinations. All assessment is completed through coursework.
Unleash Your Creative Potential in Digital Design and Marketing!
Embark on a transformative journey with Northern Regional College's Creative Media Department and join our Level 3 course in Digital Design and Marketing. Taught by our award-winning staff, this dynamic program is crafted to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of digital media.
Social Media Development and Marketing: Master the art of leveraging social platforms to create compelling campaigns, build brand presence, and engage audiences effectively.
Product Design: Dive into the exciting world of product design, where innovation meets functionality. Learn to conceptualise, prototype, and bring your ideas to life.
Computer Aided Visualisation: Explore cutting-edge technologies that enhance your visual storytelling. Develop proficiency in using tools that transform concepts into immersive digital experiences.
Graphic Design: Hone your graphic design skills using industry-standard software. Create visually stunning designs that capture attention and convey powerful messages.
Creative Research Methods for Design and Communication: Uncover the strategies behind successful design by delving into creative research methods. Understand the importance of informed decision-making in design and communication.
Prototyping: Bring your ideas into the physical realm through hands-on prototyping. Learn to iterate and refine your designs for optimal functionality and user satisfaction.
Production Management: Acquire the skills to efficiently manage the production process from concept to execution. Explore project planning, resource allocation, and timeline optimization.
Apply now and unlock your potential at Northern Regional College!
Our students often progress to Higher Education with degree courses in Web/Graphic Design or Animation being popular choices. By the end of the course you will have the necessary skills to either work in the Interactive Media industry and/or progress to University. You will also have a solid understanding of the wider environment, as well as having acquired research, managerial and other professional skills. Students that successfully complete the Extended Diploma to the required standard will also be eligible to apply to NRC’s higher education Creative Media programmes.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have at least 4 GCSE's at Grade C or above or other relevant qualifications.
Course Fees
This course is free of charge.
Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:
Level 3 Further Education (full-time)
There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.
If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.
If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.
Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
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