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At Macclesfield College, our Creative Media courses are delivered in fantastic facilities and studio spaces that meet industry standards for media production. Our state of the art studios are equipped with the latest technology and equipment, providing you with a professional environment to hone your skills.

courses available in Creative Media

Level 2: Creative Media Production & Technology

Level 2: Creative Media Production & Technology

Overview
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What will I study?

During this course you will explore a full range of units including, but not limited to:
  • Introduction to creative media methods and skills
  • Introduction to production techniques in creative media
  • Understanding an audience in creative media production
  • Contextual research for creative media production
  • Exploring audio production and technology
  • Exploring visual production and technology
  • Exploring interactive media production and technology
  • Personal project and presentation in creative media production
  Alongside your main programme of study you will also study either GCSE or Functional Skills in English and maths if you have not achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above.

What career or further study opportunities will be available after completion?

On successful achievement of this course you may wish to apply to progress onto the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology or a Level 3 Games Design course or the T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production if you have achieved a Merit or Distinction overall at the end of your Level 2 course.   You could also study an apprenticeship or go into the world of work in a variety of creative media roles.
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What are the entry requirements for this course & what qualifications will I gain upon completion?

For this course, you will need to have achieved a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or maths. On successful completion of this course, you will achieve the UAL Level Two Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology qualification.

How long does it take to finish the course?

This is a full-time programme for one academic year.
Level 2: Creative Media Production & Technology
  • 2025/2026
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Level 3: Creative Media Production & Technology

Level 3: Creative Media Production & Technology

Overview
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What will I study?

This course provides an excellent and varied programme giving access to Higher Education or to a wide variety of Media Production careers. You will develop skills, contextual knowledge and understanding in Creative Media Production and apply your learning in a practical and realistic way. If you have a keen interest in graphics, motion design, VFX, 2D, 3D digital art, game concept, level design, content creation, film and television, social media, radio practice sound design and theory and a desire to follow a media-related career then this course is for you. The course consists of the following units:
  • Introduction to media processes and technical skills
  • Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production
  • Introduction to professional practice in creative media production
  • Critical and contextual awareness in creative media production
  • Investigating audio production and technology
  • Investigating visual production and technology
  • Investigating interactive production and technology
  • Developing a creative media production project

What career or further study opportunities will be available after completion?

On completion of this course:
  • You may progress into Higher Education to undertake a Degree in a Media related subject
  • The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma is also valued by employers and can lead to career opportunities in the Creative Media industry such as cinematography, marketing, animation, producer, researcher, level designer, concept artist, script writer.
  • Study an Apprenticeship in a creative field
graduation-cap

What are the entry requirements for this course & what qualifications will I gain upon completion?

For this course, you will need to have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. Alternatively a Level 2 qualification with a Merit in a related field (Including English and maths) When you successfully complete the course, you will achieve the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology qualification.  The UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology is equivalent to three A Levels and can attract a maximum of 168 UCAS points.   You can exit this course after one year and achieve a Diploma equivalent to one A Level or continue to second year to gain the Extended Diploma.

How long does it take to finish the course?

This is a full-time programme for two academic years. However, you will need to successfully complete year 1 in order to go on to year 2
Level 3: Creative Media Production & Technology
  • 2025/2026
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T Level: Media, Broadcast and Production

T Level: Media, Broadcast and Production

Overview
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What will I study?

  • Content creation from ideation to production
  • Problem solving independently and in teams
  • The impact of cultural and technological influences on media
  • Visual storytelling and audience engagement
  • Industry standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite
  • Practical experience with professional 4K cameras
  • Professional behaviours, ethics and social responsibility
  • Live client briefs, pitching and showcasing work
  • Collaboration across media roles and industry practices

What career or further study opportunities will be available after completion?

When you have completed your T Level it will be graded Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. The qualification gains you the highest grade of Distinction* equivalent to 3 A-Levels at A*. You could progress onto:
  • Study higher education (HNC) at Macclesfield College.
  • Degree level study at university.
  • Degree apprenticeship
  • Junior role within the industry
graduation-cap

What are the entry requirements for this course & what qualifications will I gain upon completion?

You will need 5 GCSE’s (grade 4 and above) including English and maths. On successful completion of this programme, you will gain a T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production. (Equivalent to 3 A Levels)

How long does it take to finish the course?

This is a full-time programme for 2 academic years.
T Level: Media, Broadcast and Production
  • 2025/2026
apply now

Level 2: Creative Media Production & Technology

Overview
apply now

What will I study?

During this course you will explore a full range of units including, but not limited to:
  • Introduction to creative media methods and skills
  • Introduction to production techniques in creative media
  • Understanding an audience in creative media production
  • Contextual research for creative media production
  • Exploring audio production and technology
  • Exploring visual production and technology
  • Exploring interactive media production and technology
  • Personal project and presentation in creative media production
  Alongside your main programme of study you will also study either GCSE or Functional Skills in English and maths if you have not achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above.

What career or further study opportunities will be available after completion?

On successful achievement of this course you may wish to apply to progress onto the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology or a Level 3 Games Design course or the T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production if you have achieved a Merit or Distinction overall at the end of your Level 2 course.   You could also study an apprenticeship or go into the world of work in a variety of creative media roles.
graduation-cap

What are the entry requirements for this course & what qualifications will I gain upon completion?

For this course, you will need to have achieved a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or maths. On successful completion of this course, you will achieve the UAL Level Two Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology qualification.

How long does it take to finish the course?

This is a full-time programme for one academic year.
Level 2: Creative Media Production & Technology
  • 2025/2026
apply now

Level 3: Creative Media Production & Technology

Overview
apply now

What will I study?

This course provides an excellent and varied programme giving access to Higher Education or to a wide variety of Media Production careers. You will develop skills, contextual knowledge and understanding in Creative Media Production and apply your learning in a practical and realistic way. If you have a keen interest in graphics, motion design, VFX, 2D, 3D digital art, game concept, level design, content creation, film and television, social media, radio practice sound design and theory and a desire to follow a media-related career then this course is for you. The course consists of the following units:
  • Introduction to media processes and technical skills
  • Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production
  • Introduction to professional practice in creative media production
  • Critical and contextual awareness in creative media production
  • Investigating audio production and technology
  • Investigating visual production and technology
  • Investigating interactive production and technology
  • Developing a creative media production project

What career or further study opportunities will be available after completion?

On completion of this course:
  • You may progress into Higher Education to undertake a Degree in a Media related subject
  • The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma is also valued by employers and can lead to career opportunities in the Creative Media industry such as cinematography, marketing, animation, producer, researcher, level designer, concept artist, script writer.
  • Study an Apprenticeship in a creative field
graduation-cap

What are the entry requirements for this course & what qualifications will I gain upon completion?

For this course, you will need to have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. Alternatively a Level 2 qualification with a Merit in a related field (Including English and maths) When you successfully complete the course, you will achieve the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology qualification.  The UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology is equivalent to three A Levels and can attract a maximum of 168 UCAS points.   You can exit this course after one year and achieve a Diploma equivalent to one A Level or continue to second year to gain the Extended Diploma.

How long does it take to finish the course?

This is a full-time programme for two academic years. However, you will need to successfully complete year 1 in order to go on to year 2
Level 3: Creative Media Production & Technology
  • 2025/2026
apply now

T Level: Media, Broadcast and Production

Overview
apply now

What will I study?

  • Content creation from ideation to production
  • Problem solving independently and in teams
  • The impact of cultural and technological influences on media
  • Visual storytelling and audience engagement
  • Industry standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite
  • Practical experience with professional 4K cameras
  • Professional behaviours, ethics and social responsibility
  • Live client briefs, pitching and showcasing work
  • Collaboration across media roles and industry practices

What career or further study opportunities will be available after completion?

When you have completed your T Level it will be graded Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. The qualification gains you the highest grade of Distinction* equivalent to 3 A-Levels at A*. You could progress onto:
  • Study higher education (HNC) at Macclesfield College.
  • Degree level study at university.
  • Degree apprenticeship
  • Junior role within the industry
graduation-cap

What are the entry requirements for this course & what qualifications will I gain upon completion?

You will need 5 GCSE’s (grade 4 and above) including English and maths. On successful completion of this programme, you will gain a T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production. (Equivalent to 3 A Levels)

How long does it take to finish the course?

This is a full-time programme for 2 academic years.
T Level: Media, Broadcast and Production
  • 2025/2026
apply now

aspirational

Careers

Creative Director

Broadcast Journalist

Media Producer

Social Media Manager

Advertising Executive

Video Game Designer

Digital Content Strategist

Animator

  • Skills required for Creative Media
  • Ability to understand the producer, product and audience relationship and how each impact each other
  • Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Able to use digital devices such as cameras, tablets, computers
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to carry out planning and managing time, assets and resources
  • Ability to work well within a team, with new people and on your own

Trips/employers

Experience exciting trips to industry leaders like top design studios and galleries, offering first hand experience of professional environments. These visits allow networking with potential employers and provide insight into the dynamic Art & Design industry.

Additionally, industry experts will deliver guest talks throughout the course, sharing valuable tips and techniques to enhance your learning.

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Trips/employers

Explore industry giants like BBC studios during exciting trips, offering first hand experience of professional environments. These visits allow networking with potential employers and provide insight into the media and technology industry.

NICOLE ABETZ-WEBB

NICOLE ABETZ-WEBB

STUDENT

SPOTLIGHT

Nicole’s journey through our Creative Media programme has been truly inspiring. Starting out with a focused approach, they have grown into a confident and highly creative individual. Their work consistently stands out for its quality and originality.

Nicole’s remarkable progress has earned them the title of Creative Media Student of the Year 2024. Their development highlights their dedication and skill.

In addition to their academic achievements, Nicole built strong and supportive relationships with their peers, contributing positively to the learning environment.

We’re excited to see where their creativity and hard work will take them to next.

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