Canterbury College

Our courses will help you explore your creative side and learn about new technologies.

We offer practical Study Programmes accredited by the University of the Arts, London. Students are encouraged to develop skills needed for a career in the media or a place at university.

Careers

Film Production
Television Production
Radio Production
Sound Design
Animation
Web Design
Visual Effects
Games Development
App Design
Journalism
Creative Writing
Marketing and Advertising

Industry Links

Dovetail Games
Screen South
BFi Academy
The Gulbenkian
Pie Factory Music
Kent Film Office
Yacht Club Games
Rotary Radio UK
Canterbury Festival
Demelza Hospice
KMTV
MMS 360 Media
Student Life Magazine

Facilities

Radio Studio
Television Studio
Editing Suites
Industry Standard film equipment
3D animation software
Full access to Adobe Creative Cloud (photoshop, illustrator, after effects)
AVID (film and TV editing software)
3D printer and scanner

Social Action

Bit Crush festival is hosted by the media department every year to raise money for Demelza Hospice Care for Children.

The festival includes games, merchandise and art that is either donated or created by our students.

Bitcrush Festival

Media students helped to organise Bitcrush, the annual three-day games and digital festival, held in aid of Demelza Hospice for Children.

Kamille

"The Media course has helped me realise what I want to do after College. I've taken part in design competitions that have helped me develop my own style and skills. This course has allowed me to meet new people and learn new industry skills."

Marcus Nobs

"Hosting Bitcrush Festival with my department was very helpful development, allowing me to come out of my shell a bit more and participate in social events to raise money for Demelza House charity."

Career Prospects

Example: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators

Annual pay
£11,960 - £48,360

Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.

Across the UK the workforce is projected to expand by 24% over the period to 2027, adding 20,060 jobs. In the same period, 71% of the workforce is projected to retire, creating 59,812 job openings.

Role description

Workers in this unit group operate and assist with still, cine and television cameras and operate other equipment to record, manipulate and project sound and vision for entertainment, cultural, commercial and industrial purposes.

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What's next?

If you are 16 to 18-years-old and want to explore your options then apply today.

Step 1 - Apply

Once you apply, you will have an interview to discuss your chosen pathway.

Step 2 - Interview

We will contact you with appropriate options for conducting your interview, either online or in person.

At your interview, we will discuss the entry requirements for each level and course. It is also your opportunity to make sure that the pathway meets your goals and ambitions.

Read our guidance for applying to join us