If you have a broad interest in digital media but are not sure which subject to specialise in, then this course is for you. You will experience the full range of digital media activities to help you assess your strengths and confirm aspirations for your next step into higher education. This course will teach you key digital media principles, followed by a combination of practical studio projects, workshops and traditional learning that will encourage you to experiment with digital technology. You will develop a critical and analytical awareness of digital media and gain valuable practical skills in media production and use of relevant software. You will build up workbooks that demonstrate how you develop your ideas and record information in your application of creative digital media. You will examine how to apply research and academic rigour to underpin your studio practice. Additionally you will earn to critically evaluate and understand your own developing skills, abilities and practice. Practising broadcasters and media professionals will introduce you to new ideas in media production. You will receive practical guidance throughout your diploma and help in directing you to the right degree or work option, including interview preparation and how best to present your portfolio.

You will deepen and develop your specialist knowledge within your chosen subject area. This will enable you to plan your next steps in entering higher education or your chosen career path. We will encourage you to look and work beyond narrow definitions, and to collaborate with staff and students from other disciplines. During this stage you will also develop a proposal for a final specialist project of study.