Access to HE Diploma (Creative Industries)

You will need a sufficient standard of maths and English language to cope with the demands of the course. We strongly advise you to have a GCSE in English language and/or maths at grade C or above as the majority of university providers will require this. All students will undertake diagnostic assessment to assess these skills during the course interview or induction process and you will be required to demonstrate that you can work at Level 2 in these subject areas. You may be able to study for one GCSE in either English language or maths alongside this Access course. This will be discussed during the interview process.

Assessment methods are varied on the course and mirror assessment methods that are likely to be experienced on most university degree programmes. Assessments take the form of essays, presentations, portfolios, final major project and short films. Additionally, assessment for the study skills unit is a portfolio of evidence which is compiled throughout the year. Assessments are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction, with the exception of the study skills units which are ungraded.

You can progress to study photography, visual effects and film degree courses or other related degrees such as joint honours programmes or into wider media degree subjects. We currently offer Professional Photographic Practice, Visual Effects and Post Production (Film) and Visual Arts through the University of Suffolk at the East Coast College

Units you may study include:

• Photography
• 3D modelling
• Graphic design
• Writing for film and television
• Moving image: digital video skills

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