Course Summary

Want to work in a creative sector such as animation, games, or film? Whether you’re already in further education or from an industry background looking to develop your skills, this 2-year Creative Media and Technology HND at Eastleigh College could be the perfect course for you. You'll focus on both the creative and the technical side of digital and creative media, including 3D modelling for games and animation, video editing and post-production, programming, web design, concept art production, group project management, and business development. Plus you'll have opportunities to use modern game engines and other professional-standard software. Digital entertainment is the third-fastest growing industry in Europe, with an increasing demand for creatives who have technical skills, such as CGI artists, 3D modellers and architectural visualisers. When you complete this course successfully, you can top up your HND to a Bachelor's degree or begin your career in the digital industry. **Location – course delivered in Eastleigh** This course takes place at Eastleigh College in Hampshire. While studying at Eastleigh College, you can access our student support services and community including study support, the Students’ Union and our library's online resources. Eastleigh College is an established training provider with a wealth of experience delivering a range of technical and professional courses for school leavers, located near Eastleigh rail station and Southampton Airport. **What you'll experience** On this Creative Media and Technology HND course, you'll: - Be taught by teaching staff with professional experience and continued links to the digital sector, giving you industry insights and the most up-to-date digital skills - Learn practical and transferable skills in creative and critical thinking, team working, information management, project management and problem solving - Benefit from guest speakers sharing their experiences to give you a better understanding of the industry, and allowing you to make valuable contacts through networking - Take part in field trips that provide a wealth of working experiences including practical and logistical problems that reflect what you'll experience in the industry - Study at Eastleigh College You'll have access to professional-standard equipment and resources, including: - The latest 3D modelling, graphics, animation and post-production software - Motion capture equipment - 3D printing facilities - Industry-standard game engines - Fully equipped and isolated computer labs where you can test networked and multiplayer games - Access to the HE common room, where you can relax with a coffee and work together with your peers **Careers and opportunities** When you finish this Creative Media and Technology HND course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career. **What can you do with a Creative Media HND?** With a creative media HND, you could go onto work in areas such as: - game design - programming - web design - architectural visualisation - animation - production for film or TV You could also continue your studies or set up a business with help and support from the University. You'll have the opportunity to take an additional year to gain your Bachelor’s degree, which will further increase your employment prospects, and could lead to opportunities for further study at MSc or PhD level.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Core Modules in this year include: - Audiovisual Production for Media - Concept Art - Foundations of 3D Graphics - Genre Analysis - Introduction to Programming - Team Development Project There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 Core Modules in this year include: - Asset Production - Business Enterprise - EPortfolio - Intermediate Programming - Rapid Prototyping Optional Modules in this year currently include: - Animation - Architectural Visualisation We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

Course Details – Assessment Method

You’ll be assessed through: exam-based assessments written reports individual and group presentations or videos We also provide elements of client-based assessment and exhibition-based assessment. You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

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: P3P2

Institution code: P80

Campus Name: Eastleigh College

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

An A level in a computing, creative media or related subject, or equivalent, or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview, to which you should bring a portfolio of recent work. This interview will include an admissions test.

Pass (D or E in the core) - Merit


CLEARING INFORMATION – Our entry requirements may be different during Clearing, so please contact us on 023 9284 8000 to discuss your options.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 5.5 English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
International 17000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

Provider information

University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP

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