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Access to HE Creative Industries Course in Nottingham – Nottingham College City Hub

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCAVA
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About this course

Access to HE Creative Industries Course in Nottingham. Classes run full-time at Nottingham College City Hub, with daytime attendance over one year. An Advanced Learner Loan is available to help with course costs. If you go on to complete a full degree, Student Finance England will write off any outstanding loan balance. This level 3 access to HE creative industries qualification covers online content creation, photography, journalism, film-making, podcasting, and graphics. You'll work on live client briefs and build a portfolio for university or work. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 including English and Maths, or a Level 2 BTEC Diploma in a related area at Merit.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect if you want to progress onto a university level course in computer games design and development, digital arts, animation, and programming. It’s ideal for anyone interested in learning about the practical skills needed to design and make computer games. We teach both 2D and 3D games design using both popular and commercial software.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over to apply for this course.

You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C), including English Language and Maths - both of these must be grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification with English and Maths GCSE grades 9 - 4 (A* - C).

It is not possible to study both GCSE English and Maths on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll create online content using digital technology and the latest Adobe software.
  • You'll develop studio and location photography skills for commercial and artistic use.
  • You'll practise journalism and film journalism, including documentary and film-making.
  • You'll produce podcasts using professional audio spaces.
  • You'll build graphic design skills as part of your creative portfolio.
  • You'll work on live client briefs to gain real industry experience.
  • You'll strengthen your creative writing skills across different media formats.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in photography studios, a TV studio, and audio spaces. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work built up across the year. You'll have regular one-to-one meetings with a personal tutor to review your progress. A portfolio of work is central to the course, and you'll have the chance to work on live client briefs as part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College City Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will be asked to bring or present a portfolio of work, or to demonstrate a passion for a subject area, as part of the entry process.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator: producing video, photo, and written content for brands
  • Photographer: commercial, editorial, or location photography work
  • Journalist: print, online, or broadcast news and features
  • Podcast producer: planning, recording, and editing audio content
  • Graphic designer: creating visuals for digital and print media
  • Film-maker or videographer: producing documentaries and short films
  • Social media manager: managing content across digital platforms

What you could study next

This access to HE creative industries qualification is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for degree-level study. You could progress to a BA in Photography, Journalism, Film Production, Graphic Design, or Media and Communications. Some learners go on to study Digital Marketing or Creative Advertising. Your Advanced Learner Loan balance is written off by Student Finance England if you complete a full degree, making this a practical route into higher education.

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