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What our students say
Olivia chats to us about the Creative Digital Media curriculum, discussing the amazing facilities and opportunities her course has to offer. She particularly enjoyed going to Warhammer Studios and seeing the process of creating concept art.
Kinlii shares her exciting story about her time at college, spotlighting a trip to The National Holocaust Centre and Museum to work alongside industry professionals, giving her a great opportunity to learn from the best.
Our learning company: Create Digital
Learn about Create Digital – a Creative Digital Media company specializing in motion graphics, film & TV and graphic design. Integrated into our curriculum, the company is designed to give students the opportunity to gain key work experience working with real clients, giving them an edge for the future.
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Digital Art and Games Design students took a trip to Warhammer Studios to make a start on a very creative and exciting project. They were able to tour the museum, see all of the amazing designs and characters, getting inspiration for something creative of their own!
Students have the chance to venture out and about on their programmes to see how industry incorporates media and design into the sector. Trips which have supported their assignment work have included visits to Games Workshop: Warhammer World and Harry Potter World.
From Everest mountaineer to creative marketer, creative digital media production students got to know more about Andy Middleton in their state-of-the-art TV studio as they interviewed him about his life and business.
Creative digital media students brought a group of Kirkby schoolchildren’s artwork to life with the monster project, bringing smiles and joy!
Digital Art and Games Design students took a trip to Warhammer Studios to make a start on a very creative and exciting project. They were able to tour the museum, see all of the amazing designs and characters, getting inspiration for something creative of their own!
I have worked on several extremely interesting units such as pre-production, 3D modelling, media representations and concept art designs. A vast majority of our course is reliant on digital media equipment, with some pieces needing traditional techniques incorporated – Christopher Andrea.
Whilst at college I’ve learned multiple new skills including Photoshop, website design and 3D modelling. I have learned about all of the different career paths I can take when leaving this course – Emily Daniels.
I’ve been able to create my own games, learn how to evaluate the work of other artists, create scripts and edit videos of my own, recording is especially good. My favourite project was creating the games. I love gaming! – Harrison Goodhand.
The college is an environment for us to thrive in, with numerous extra – curricular activities and volunteering opportunities to take part in – Josh Levy.
My time on the Level 3 Digital Design and Games course has been full of excitement and new opportunities and it’s opened a lot of doors for me – Molly Young.
FAQs - media courses
The following information will hopefully give you a little bit more of an insight into what it will be like to be a student with us.
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Where will I study?
Our media courses are based at the Derby Road campus, Mansfield, in our Create facility. This is a dedicated area with rooms for study and practical work. The college operates 13 different bus routes to and from this campus, both in the morning and the evening.
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What is it like?
College is an adult, professional environment intended to prepare you to work in your chosen industry. We expect our students to behave in the way that they would in a job with an employer. Attendance and punctuality are very important too.
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What will I study?
You can follow either a film and TV route or a digital design and games route. The courses are a mix of practical sessions, either in the TV studio or editing suites, and traditional classroom learning. While there is plenty of opportunity to do hands-on designing, filming and editing work, there is an expectation that classroom learning is brought to life by practical sessions. Digital design sessions will see you designing websites, branding, 3D modelling and photo editing. The higher the level of study programme that you’re on, there will be more theory combined with practical. The team involve the students in lots of project work, helping them learn ‘on the job’. Some of these projects are for local employers and you will be expected to present back ideas to them as well as deliver professional-standard finished products.
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What about English and maths?
If you start at college and you haven’t yet achieved your English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, then you will continue to study these for three hours each week per subject. At the end of your first year you will take a re-sit GCSE exam. It is important you attend your English and maths lessons alongside your chosen course.
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What will I have to wear?
Media students can wear whatever they want to come to college in, as long as it’s appropriate and isn’t offensive. We have no dress codes in terms of hair colour, jewellery etc.
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Will I have to do a work placement?
At levels 2 and 3 you will be expected to complete a work placement. Past students have enjoyed some great placements with really good employers and often undertake live briefs with clients. The central work placement team can help find you an opportunity. This is a great way to get your foot in the door and maybe even move into a job.
All of our students will be able to also get engaged with our learning companies, which provide in-house opportunities to gain real-world experience. The college runs its own creative agency where students are given the opportunity to work on real briefs for employers and departments within the college itself.
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