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Creative Media

Overview

Our Creative Media course is designed for students who are passionate about film, animation, advertising, graphics, journalism and digital content creation. Through practical projects and industry-focused learning, students develop creative and technical skills using professional software and facilities, while producing a wide range of media work including films, animations, advertisements, radio shows, music videos, documentaries and studio productions.

Throughout the course, students build a professional portfolio, gain experience working on live briefs and develop an understanding of media production, planning and industry practices. With access to specialist facilities and opportunities for work experience, learners are supported in progressing to university, apprenticeships or careers within the creative industries, including roles such as filmmaker, editor, animator, graphic designer, photographer, journalist and broadcast professional.

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Creative Media FAQs


You will explore areas such as film production, animation, visual effects, advertising, photography, radio, television production and digital content creation while developing practical media skills.


No. The course is designed to help you develop your skills from your current level, with support to improve your creative ideas, technical ability and confidence.


Students use industry-standard facilities and industry software, including tools such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro and Photoshop, alongside specialist media studios.


The course can support progression into careers such as film making, editing, animation, graphic design, photography, marketing, journalism, broadcast media and other creative industry roles.

Explore our Facilities

Green Screen Room

Green Screen Room

Our Green Screen Room provides students with a professional environment to create high-quality video productions, visual effects and digital content. Using industry-standard equipment, learners can experiment with virtual backgrounds, film interviews, create promotional videos and develop creative projects while gaining practical skills in production, lighting and editing that reflect current industry practices.

Computer Lab

Computer Lab

Our Creative Media Computer Lab is equipped with high-performance computers and the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop. Students use these facilities every day to edit video, create graphics, produce animations and develop digital media projects, building a professional portfolio while working on live briefs and industry-inspired assignments. 

Student Stories

Your Future Starts Here

Explore the gallery below to see our Creative Media students bringing their ideas to life and discover the exciting practical projects, creative experiences and industry-focused skills that can help shape your future career. From developing skills in film production, animation, photography and digital content creation to building confidence with professional equipment, software and techniques, see how our course prepares you for opportunities across the creative industries.

Trips & Guest Speakers

Our Creative Media students take part in practical projects, industry-focused activities and creative experiences that develop their technical skills, confidence and professional abilities. Through hands-on production work, workshops and guidance from experienced creatives, students learn industry-standard software, equipment and techniques across areas such as film, animation, photography, graphic design and digital content creation. From creating digital projects and building professional portfolios to working on live briefs and exploring career opportunities, every experience helps prepare students for a successful future in the creative industries.

Employer Partnerships

Time and Tide

"Both Time and Tide Museum and Creative Collisions have collaborated with Creative Media staff and students for many years, working to deliver on ‘live’ briefs such as the development of our digital gallery. Students have produced many short films to support and promote our projects. We really enjoy getting to know them and offering opportunities to develop their skills."


Time and Tide

Tricia Hall, Youth Engagement Officer / Trustee