This course is great for students wanting to get a career in the creative digital industries (a growing industry in the UK) and who want to further their studies in this field in college. You’ll be able to get hands-on with soft-ware and hardware (depending on the module) to create digital media such as digital graphics, videos, sounds websites etc.
You can only choose Creative iMedia OR Computer Science — you cannot do both.
What the course involves
The course allows you to experience the full process of creating digital media from initial concept and pre-production, through to creating the final product.
With 60% of your grade coming from coursework, this is a great course for those who are prepared to work independently and can self-motivate themselves.
The Creative iMedia course is split up into 3 parts for the J834 Certificate:
This course requires a highly creative mind, that’s willing to work hard and independently. Also, aptitude for using computers, being highly computer literate will really help you be able to progress in this course.
Career Opportunities
This GCSE course offers a wide range of opportunities for life after school. Career opportunities include:
Post-16 opportunities
This course could lead to A-Level Media Studies, Apprenticeships in Media and Broadcasting (assistant pathway), Cambridge Technical at college in either Information Technology or Digital Media. It can also lead to T-Levels in Digital Production or Media, Broadcast and Production. It could also lead to BTEC National Diplomas in Media Production — the options are endless!