The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production (Visual Effects pathway) at Morley College London enables you to learn both practical skills and theoretical thinking through exciting and challenging projects which cover a wide range of modern digital media technologies - all taught in specialist studios with specialist equipment.
Employing ‘real-world’ assignments - developed and taught by tutors working in the Creative Media industry - our curriculum will enable you to push at the boundaries of your creativity in Creative Media Production while gaining a solid foundation of professional techniques.
Going beyond a solely practical and technical foundation, you will be encouraged to explore innovative and imaginative design processes to find your own unique voice and expand your skill level. You will learn to translate your ideas through independent research, experimentation and reflective processes and analyse the work of your peers and industry leaders.
Upon completion of the course, you will be well-positioned for the next step in your career: whether you plan to go on to complete your studies on our HND Creative Digital (Visual Effects); start your own business; or progress directly into paid employment, the HNC Creative Media Production (Visual Effects) course is designed to provide you with the skills you will need to succeed in the media industry.
Morley College prides itself on offering smaller classes with a high student-tutor ratio. These are taught in a friendly well-resourced environment. Our tutors all work professionally in Creative Media production fields and are qualified teachers with years of experience.
Course Details - Modules
Units are subject to change but would typically cover:
- Individual Project (Pearson set)
- Creative Media Industry
- Professional Practice
- Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Cultures
- Visual Effects Practices
- 3D Modelling
- Radio Production
- Principles of Photography
Course Details – Assessment Method
All teaching and learning activities are designed to promote equality of opportunity and accessibility for all students. You will be given a number of HNC unit design projects and assignments as part of your course, which will enable you to explore concepts and practical skills and extend your knowledge.
These assignments will also help you to develop transferable skills including problem-solving, critical thinking, reflective practice, time management and working as part of a team. You will also be expected to engage in independent learning, which may take the form of e-learning activities via Moodle, independent research, or other relevant tasks.
Assessment will take place through coursework, projects, and the development of a work-related portfolio. We will take into account both your marks on formal assignments and the understanding you demonstrate within your classes in assessing your progress. You will receive feedback on your work throughout the course, both in response to formal assessments and as part of your overall learning experience.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
VEHC
Institution code:
M91
Campus Name:
Waterloo Centre
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
48 UCAS points equivalent:
- Access to Higher Education Diploma
- A levels
- BTEC at level 3
With GCSE English grade 4 or C minimum.
Desirable GCSE Maths.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
Students and prospective students require a minimum level of 5.5 IELTS (or equivalent) with no score lower than a 5 in listening and speaking and no score lower than a 5.5 in reading and writing.
PTE Academic
42.0
Pearson Test of English Academic
Students undertaking higher level education need to have a commensurate level of understanding of the English language so as to be able to achieve their qualification.
In the case of applicants for whom English is a second language, the interviewer and Central Admissions Team must assure themselves of the applicant’s ability to function at IELTS English Level 5.5 (or equivalent). This is in line with the requirements of the awarding and validating bodies.
Where applicants do not hold an IELTS qualification at 5.5 or equivalent, the Central Admissions will ask the applicant to sit an online test (BKSB) to check the suitability of the applicant’s English level prior to interview. Photographic identification will be required.
Applicants who have recently completed (i.e. in the last 2 years) a formal programme of study in English at an appropriate level (such as a level 3 BTEC or ‘A’ level) prior to starting their Higher National are considered to be at a suitable level of English without requiring additional evidence..
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
6165.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6165.0
Year 1
Scotland
6165.0
Year 1
Wales
6165.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Outside of access to the studio resources you will need to have access to tools and equipment for independent study as well as to provide your own materials and supplies for your course units, including:
• A digital SLR stills camera capable of shooting HD video
• A desktop or laptop computer with reliable access to the internet for online learning
• A WiFi enabled Web Cam
• Microphone for video conferencing
• Drawing supplies (ie: sketchbooks, pens, pencils, markers)
• Presentation supplies (ie: plastic sleeves, presentation portfolio)
• Storage drive(s) or a large capacity cloud storage account such as G Drive.
Your tutors will provide support and guidance for specialist equipment relating to your units of study.
Provider information
61 Westminster Bridge Road
South Bank
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
SE1 7HT
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