Creative Media – Moving Image HNC/D

If you have an interest in making films, writing scripts, editing video or creating cool motion graphics and effects, then this is a great path for you.

The purpose of Creative Media Moving Image Pathway is to use the Pearson Creative Digital Media Framework to develop you as professional, self-reflecting individuals that are ready and able to meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing Creative Media Production Industry.

The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them using industry standard software, processes and scenarios built with employers to ensure a well-rounded experience to prepare you for the next stage of your career. 

The Higher National Certificate has 6 core units and 2 optional that cover the Creative Media sector focusing on Moving Image. The Higher National Diploma has 2 core units and 6 optional that can be selected across a range of specialist pathways.

Each unit is assignment based and will involve a project/scenario with a vocational purpose and designed to work with industry links and employers and covers the following:

• TV and Film Practices
• Narrative Techniques
• Video Recording Techniques
• Video Post Production Techniques
• Drama Production
• Factual Production
• Concepts and Contexts
• Advanced Video and Audio Techniques
• Multi Platform Production

It is expected that applicant would have a level 3 qualification in a related area, and ideally have 56 UCAS points from these qualifications, however we can review individual applications and would accept evidence of practical knowledge through a portfolio/showreel to be shared at interview.

For more information you can email Pasquale.Fasulo@cityofbristol.ac.uk or apply directly on our website.

Higher Nationals are assessed using assignments that are marked Internally. Our staff will design and create assignments with industry knowledge, context and scenarios, that are targeted at the unit learning content and assessment criteria, to ensure that you are prepared to undertake the assignment to the best of your ability,

The assignments will used require applied knowledge and technical competency, which will be assessed based on each units requirements.

All work is graded internally and verified externally.

On successful completion, you can develop their careers in the computing sector in roles such as:

• Film Maker/Producer
• Camera Operator
• Video Editor
• Animator
• VFX Specialist
• Sound Engineer

Higher Nationals are also used as stepping stones to further Higher Levels of Study, and successful completion of a Level 4 (HN Certificate) can allow you the to progress onto a HN Diploma, or you can apply for direct entry to any second year of a Bachelor’s degree or foundation degree (subject to each individual university’s entry requirements).

Successful completion of the Level 5 (HN Diploma) will allow you to progress to a third year of a Bachelor’s degree (subject to each individual university’s entry requirements).

An alternative to a traditional university degree, Higher Nationals cost £6000 in tuition and students are eligible for Higher Education Student Loans, which covers tuition and a maintenance loan to cover living costs. For more information on student loans, please visit the government student finance website.