Creative Media Practice (Media Production and Events) - 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
Newtownabbey
Interview Required?
Yes
The creative industries is an evolving aspect of the local economy and the world over. This course is delivered by industry professionals with their finger on the pulse of innovative and current trends and methods used at industry standard The course has benefited from substantial financial investment recently with students having access to industry standard hardware such as Canon DSLR’s, Camera lenses, lighting equipment, PC’s and a dedicated MAC lab (Newtownabbey Campus), all complete with the latest Adobe Creative Suite and dedicated web based creative software. Students engage in lessons with lecturers with a broad range of creative specialisms that directly relate to the units the course offers. These units are updated annually to reflect the current industry needs and students create a strong portfolio over the two years. As the students are upskilled in hardware & software as well as working on group projects along with peer learning that simulate real world assignments.
The course is perfect for anyone who has a passion for creativity and the focus and desire to progress into higher education or straight into employment in the creative industries. Examples of software used: Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe XD, Adobe Animator, Illustrator and Indesign, Using PC and Apple computers. This is an exciting, highly creative course with many success stories.
This course is Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice and is ideal for people wishing to learn about digital video recording and editing, graphics, photography, digital audio, setting up and managing live events, preparing media for streaming and social media.
You will learn:
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
As well as studying the exciting range of topics that makes up the course content, you will also get the opportunity to work on a range of live projects. In the past we have designed and developed many websites with original photography and video elements. An example is the earl bishop trail www.earlbishopstrail.com/ created logos & branding for clients. The Interactive Level 3 client base has also included PSNI, and The British Council. Students are also given the opportunity to compete in World Skills competition that is held in Birmingham each year. In addition students have the opportunity to compete in the Transversal Mobility Enterprise is VITAL competition. This an international competition with a selection of our students travelling to Valencia, Spain & Porto, Portugal.
Our students often progress to Higher Education with degree courses in Interactive Media degrees with some specializing in areas such as Web/Graphic Design, Video Production/Photography & 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 the College's higher education Creative Media programmes such as Foundation Degree in Creative Industries Production and HND in Web Design.
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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The creative industries is an evolving aspect of the local economy and the world over. This course is delivered by industry professionals with their finger on the pulse of innovative and current trends and methods used at industry standard The course has benefited from substantial financial investment recently with students having access to industry standard hardware such as Canon DSLR’s, Camera lenses, lighting equipment, PC’s and a dedicated MAC lab (Newtownabbey Campus), all complete with the latest Adobe Creative Suite and dedicated web based creative software. Students engage in lessons with lecturers with a broad range of creative specialisms that directly relate to the units the course offers. These units are updated annually to reflect the current industry needs and students create a strong portfolio over the two years. As the students are upskilled in hardware & software as well as working on group projects along with peer learning that simulate real world assignments.
The course is perfect for anyone who has a passion for creativity and the focus and desire to progress into higher education or straight into employment in the creative industries. Examples of software used: Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe XD, Adobe Animator, Illustrator and Indesign, Using PC and Apple computers. This is an exciting, highly creative course with many success stories.
As well as studying the exciting range of topics that makes up the course content, you will also get the opportunity to work on a range of live projects. In the past we have designed and developed many websites with original photography and video elements. An example is the earl bishop trail www.earlbishopstrail.com/ created logos & branding for clients. The Interactive Level 3 client base has also included PSNI, and The British Council. Students are also given the opportunity to compete in World Skills competition that is held in Birmingham each year. In addition students have the opportunity to compete in the Transversal Mobility Enterprise is VITAL competition. This an international competition with a selection of our students travelling to Valencia, Spain & Porto, Portugal.
This course is Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice and is ideal for people wishing to learn about digital video recording and editing, graphics, photography, digital audio, setting up and managing live events, preparing media for streaming and social media.
You will learn:
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
Our students often progress to Higher Education with degree courses in Interactive Media degrees with some specializing in areas such as Web/Graphic Design, Video Production/Photography & 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 the College's higher education Creative Media programmes such as Foundation Degree in Creative Industries Production and HND in Web Design.
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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