Level 3

Creative Media Production (Animation) Level 3 Extended Diploma

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
2 YEARS SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Centre for Digital Technologies – Basildon
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
2 YEARS SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Centre for Digital Technologies – Basildon

Overview

This course will give you a broad knowledge of animation techniques allowing you to build a diverse portfolio of work to enable your progress to higher education or employment.

Entry Requirements

  • Level 2 qualification or GCSEs x 4 at grade 4/C -  one to be grade 4/C in ENGLISH OR MATHS dependent on vocational subject to be studied
  • You will be asked to provide evidence of your ability in the subject which could be in the form of a portfolio
  • Successful attendance at interview event

Course Structure

  • Digital 2D animation
  • Traditional 2D animation
  • 3D animation (CGI)
  • Stop-motion animation
  • Filmmaking and visual effects
  • Character design & concept development
  • Storyboarding
  • Software applications including Adobe Creative Suite & Final Cut Pro
  • Script writing & narrative development
  • Film & animation
  • Cultural/contextual theory
  • Maths and English

Assessment & Feedback

Practical tasks and supporting written material.

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

FREE to UK under 19s not in employment.

Important

Aged 18 as of 31st August 2022 and applying for Level 3 Extended Diploma?

Your application and enrolment will be for the one year Level 3 Diploma. If you wish to complete the full Extended Diploma you will need to apply for an (Advanced Learner Loan) to cover the tuition fees after successfully completing the Diploma.

For more information please contact our admissions team

email: admissions@southessex.ac.uk

What Next...

You will be able to progress to a higher education course at University Centre South Essex or another institution.