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Creative Multimedia – Level 1

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Courses Code
QF1ADVS
Study method
Full Time
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Lichfield
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  • Is this course for you?

    The Level 1 Creative Mulitmedia studies is a full-time course suitable for learners looking to get into the creative arts and digital industries, but have yet to gain the appropriate qualifications on entry to get onto a Level 2 programme of study. The course provides students with an opportunity to engage with a range of areas in creative and digital media. You will also have the opportunity alongside studying to build skills to support further progression such as CV building, interview practice and work experience.

    The course takes place at Lichfield College and provides opportunities for you to progress onto our more specialist Level 2 qualifications within the creative industry, for example in Media, Games Design, Art and Design, Performing Arts or Music.

    Each year, the learners have the opportunity to attend a residential trip. This alternates each year between a 3-day London trip and a 4-day Paris trip. During these trips, learners have the opportunity to visit various world-renowned art galleries, museums and studios. There will also be other trip opportunities throughout the year.

  • Required qualifications

    No qualifications needed ahead of starting this course, but a commitment to being creative, and maths and English working grades Level 1 or above.

  • What skills will I develop?

    On Level 1 Creative Multimedia, students can expect to learn foundational digital multimedia skills that provide them with a broad understanding of various digital tools and techniques, while the specifics may vary depending on the curriculum of the course.

    Overall, the course provides students with a solid introduction to digital multimedia skills, laying the groundwork for further study or entry-level employment in fields such as graphic design, digital media production, animation, and web design.

  • Careers

    Once you have completed the Level 1 Multimedia course you can progress onto a specialist Level 2 qualification with us.

    You can go on to careers such as:

    • Graphic Designer
    • Web Designer
    • Video Editor
    • Photographer
    • Director
    • Product Design
    • Games Production
    • Art & Design Practitioner
    • Content Creator
    • Social Media

  • Work experience

    Our dedicated work experience team are here to help and support you in finding a meaningful work experience opportunity.

    Recent studies have shown that employers consider work experience to be extremely desirable. Whilst qualifications are hugely important, employers also require candidates to have skills and experience necessary for the workplace.

    Preparing you for the working world is very important to us, so that you may be successful in your next step.

    Work experience placements provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills; have a better understanding of the industry you want to work in and give you an insight into what it is like to be employed. They can also be great fun and very rewarding and you may even be offered a great reference, a part–time job, holiday working hours, apprenticeships or full-time jobs.

    Once you start your course you will be provided with further information about work experience programmes, but it is never too early for you to start thinking about work experience placements and finding an employer who will offer you an opportunity.

    Work experience is an opportunity for you to gain experience in your chosen career path in order to develop relevant skills. Equally, it also helps you to acquire employability skills, attitudes and behaviours that are essential for future employment. There will be an opportunity for you to reflect on your performance during work experience and you will receive some form of reference/feedback from the employer.

  • English and maths

    All new students studying on the level 1 course will be expected to study maths and English as part of their programme of study.

    All students on the study programme will also benefit from working through ‘CENTURY’, an online brain training app designed to maintain and further develop English and maths skills through the college’s tutorial process.

    English and maths skills development are also embedded within the core qualification.

  • Is this course for you?

    The Level 1 Creative Mulitmedia studies is a full-time course suitable for learners looking to get into the creative arts and digital industries, but have yet to gain the appropriate qualifications on entry to get onto a Level 2 programme of study. The course provides students with an opportunity to engage with a range of areas in creative and digital media. You will also have the opportunity alongside studying to build skills to support further progression such as CV building, interview practice and work experience.

    The course takes place at Lichfield College and provides opportunities for you to progress onto our more specialist Level 2 qualifications within the creative industry, for example in Media, Games Design, Art and Design, Performing Arts or Music.

    Each year, the learners have the opportunity to attend a residential trip. This alternates each year between a 3-day London trip and a 4-day Paris trip. During these trips, learners have the opportunity to visit various world-renowned art galleries, museums and studios. There will also be other trip opportunities throughout the year.

  • Required qualifications

    No qualifications needed ahead of starting this course, but a commitment to being creative, and maths and English working grades Level 1 or above.

  • What skills will I develop?

    On Level 1 Creative Multimedia, students can expect to learn foundational digital multimedia skills that provide them with a broad understanding of various digital tools and techniques, while the specifics may vary depending on the curriculum of the course.

    Overall, the course provides students with a solid introduction to digital multimedia skills, laying the groundwork for further study or entry-level employment in fields such as graphic design, digital media production, animation, and web design.

  • Careers

    Once you have completed the Level 1 Multimedia course you can progress onto a specialist Level 2 qualification with us.

    You can go on to careers such as:

    • Graphic Designer
    • Web Designer
    • Video Editor
    • Photographer
    • Director
    • Product Design
    • Games Production
    • Art & Design Practitioner
    • Content Creator
    • Social Media

  • Work experience

    Our dedicated work experience team are here to help and support you in finding a meaningful work experience opportunity.

    Recent studies have shown that employers consider work experience to be extremely desirable. Whilst qualifications are hugely important, employers also require candidates to have skills and experience necessary for the workplace.

    Preparing you for the working world is very important to us, so that you may be successful in your next step.

    Work experience placements provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills; have a better understanding of the industry you want to work in and give you an insight into what it is like to be employed. They can also be great fun and very rewarding and you may even be offered a great reference, a part–time job, holiday working hours, apprenticeships or full-time jobs.

    Once you start your course you will be provided with further information about work experience programmes, but it is never too early for you to start thinking about work experience placements and finding an employer who will offer you an opportunity.

    Work experience is an opportunity for you to gain experience in your chosen career path in order to develop relevant skills. Equally, it also helps you to acquire employability skills, attitudes and behaviours that are essential for future employment. There will be an opportunity for you to reflect on your performance during work experience and you will receive some form of reference/feedback from the employer.

  • English and maths

    All new students studying on the level 1 course will be expected to study maths and English as part of their programme of study.

    All students on the study programme will also benefit from working through ‘CENTURY’, an online brain training app designed to maintain and further develop English and maths skills through the college’s tutorial process.

    English and maths skills development are also embedded within the core qualification.

Testimonials

Student, Will Stead, giving a thumbs up

“I have enjoyed learning about interior design and storyboards.”

Will Stead

Former Multimedia Student

Andy Burns Multimedia Tutor

“Alongside teaching here at South Staffordshire College, Andy has an active role in the music industry as a professional guitarist in local band ‘Learn to Lie’ who write, produce, and actively release music. Andy also manages the band and produces videos, artwork, and advertising, all of which is experience he brings to his teaching on the Multimedia course.”

Andy Burns

Lecturer

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  • Creative Multimedia Studies Level 1

    Lichfield College

    Start Date: September

    Code: QLF1ADVS

    Full Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Usually 3-4 days per week

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