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Pathways are made up of courses focused on future careers or further education opportunities
All of our study programmes are accredited by the University of the Arts, London, and provide opportunities to progress on to Higher Education or straight into a career in media. You can specialise in a range of skills, including production, film & tv, presenting, or games development.
Industry Experience is vital to gaining a sound understanding of your course content. We have extensive links with local and national companies that will give you an insight into your future careers.
Dovetail Games
Market leaders in the simulation entertainment software industry, Dovetail Games coach our Games Development students and offer exciting talks and insights into the inner workings of the sector.
Canterbury Festival
Mediastudents work closely with local arts organisation, Canterbury Festival on large-scale projects that are on display all over Kent.
Rotary Radio UK
Media Production students have opportunities to experience real, working radio shows and are often given opportunities to produce their own shows.
Student Life Magazine
Our Creative Writing & Journalism students regularly contribute articles and features to Student Life Magazine.
Other fantastic industry links include:
Our courses are extremely varied, meaning your specialism will open up many different progression routes. Many of our students progress on to Higher Education and graduate from top universities to work in a range of exciting careers. Here are just a few examples.
Media Production
Creative Writing & Journalism
Digital Presenter
Games Development
Our Media department boasts a number of professional facilities that will enhance your learning, whichever course you choose, including:
Social Action is an important part of your learning programme.
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.
Example: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Annual payAcross 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.
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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Our entry requirements allow any student to apply enrol and progress in their studies with us to achieve their full potential.
You will apply for your chosen pathway and at the interview you can discuss what entry criteria you need for each level.
Once you have your GCSEs we can ensure you are enrolled on the best level for you to progress and succeed at College.
Please see our Group entry requirements
Once you apply, you will have an interview to discuss your chosen pathway
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.
If you know exactly which course and level you need to apply for, or want more information, please select from the options below:
> Animation and Visual Effects Extended Diploma Level 3
> Creative Writing & Journalism Extended Diploma Level 3
> Digital Media Presenter Level 3
> Film & TV Production Extended Diploma Level 3
> Games Development Extended Diploma Level 3
> Media Production (Radio, Print & TV) Extended Diploma Level 3
> Creative Media Production Diploma Level 2
> Digital Media Skills (Interactive Design, Programming and Robotics) Level 2
If you know exactly which course and level you need to apply for, or want more information, please select from the options below:
> Creative Media Production Diploma Level 2
> Digital Media Skills (Interactive Design, Programming and Robotics) Level 2
> Animation and Visual Effects Extended Diploma Level 3
> Creative Writing & Journalism Extended Diploma Level 3
> Digital Media Presenter Level 3
> Film & TV Production Extended Diploma Level 3
> Games Development Extended Diploma Level 3
> Media Production (Radio, Print & TV) Extended Diploma Level 3
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."
Bitcrush Festival
Media students helped to organise Bitcrush, the annual three-day games and digital festival, held in aid of Demelza Hospice for Children.
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."
We'd love to hear from you
New Dover Road
Canterbury, Kent
CT1 3AJ
Telephone:
01227 811111
Email:
iag@eastkent.ac.uk
