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Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Years: 2
Interview: Y
Course Summary
Entry requirements
Typically, you will have at least five GCSEs graded 4 - 9 / A*- C, including English Language and Maths.
Alternatively you may have equivalent intermediate qualifications at Merit grade or above, along with GCSE grade 4/C in English Language and Maths.
Course Content
While studying the Creative Digital Multi Media pathway you will take between eight and 13 units, culminating in a final major project.
These units will develop your understanding of how different media institutions operate to create products that appeal to specific target audiences. The units also develop your transferable skills such as critical and contextual awareness, planning, design and research skills, and leadership skills. Throughout the course, you will understand how digital multimedia products are used and learn how to design, create and test a product.
Other skills that will be developed include working in a team, communication, adaptability and evaluation. You will also have opportunities to find out from employers how the skills and knowledge you acquire are used in the workplace.
How will I be assessed?
There is internal assessment, where your tutor assesses your work which is also externally moderated.
Every unit achieved will be graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Qualifications are graded using a Pass, Merit, Distinction (and referral) structure. If you don’t achieve a Pass in a unit, it will be graded as a referral. You must gain at least a Pass for every unit to be awarded the qualification.
Students should be advised that some university degree courses require them to have gained a GCSE at C grade or above in Maths and English. Students may be advised to complete these qualifications to ensure they have the best possible chance to progress to higher education.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
No
What can I do after this course?
This qualification is suitable for students who:
- are preparing for employment in the creative media sector
- want to progress into media-related apprenticeships
- want to gain a Level 3 qualification to progress to higher education
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Helen Clark
Former BTEC student Helen leads Derby innovation showcase
A company director who studied BTEC multimedia at Derby College is spearheading a key event showcasing ideas and innovation in the city. Helen Clark, 32, attended the former Wilmorton site on a two year course when she was just 16. She is now a director with city-based Clark CX, a website conversion rate optimisation consultancy, which was founded by her husband Pete. Helen said Derby College gave her a crucial insight into the workplace and the course was broad-based enough to allow her to choose in which direction she wanted to take her career. After college she took a graphic design degree in Norwich, which led to design roles in Bath, Mansfield and then Derby. Pete separately attended Derby College on an art foundation course, and Helen joined his business two years ago. They are now putting together TEDxDerby 2016 at QUAD on May 21. The event is a forum which will showcase creative and innovative ideas from speakers predominantly based in, or connected, to Derby.
Helen said: "The BTEC course was like an introduction to the real world and how people work in the industry. We covered a wide range from illustration to graphic design and video work, which helped me to decide which field I wanted to go into."
