Introducing our exciting new venture between Leicester College and the National Space Centre, we are offering you the opportunity to study immersive digital design environments at the National Space Centre and Leicester College. As part of this course you will study at the National Space Centre, a world-leading immersive creative studio and an established City Centre Design and Media educational provider.
Joining this course would give you access to cutting edge technology and workflows to craft digital environments and experiences in virtual, augmented and mixed reality. Learning game engine programming, XR design, 3D modelling and even the ability to project video onto planetarium domes, you�ll develop a wealth of experience across the full field of immersive media development. You�ll learn the skills and techniques with guidance and critiques from industry veterans and have the chance to display your work to the thousands of National Space Centre visitors.
If you are aged 16 to 18, you will be enrolled on a study programme. This will include retaking GCSEs or undertaking Functional Skills in English and Maths if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above. You will take part in activities that help you to develop your personal skills, such as building your character and confidence. This will help you to live well and move into your chosen career.
If you are 16-18 years old these activities will be timetabled as will work experience and placement. You can also choose to take part in other activities.
Please note this course is funded for 16-18 year old students only. 19+ applicants will be not be eligible for tuition fee loans for funding this programme of study. There are alternative Level 3 programmes that are eligible for 19+ tuition funding. Please contact the College department for more information.
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On completing this Diploma, you can move into the second year of the programme: the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice, which is equivalent to three A Levels and is widely accepted for university entry. From there, you could apply for a degree in film production, journalism, graphic design, photography, or media studies. Some learners also move directly into entry-level roles in the creative industries after the Extended Diploma.
