Diploma Creative Media Production & Technology (Media & Photography)

Are you curious about how films, photos, podcasts, and social media content are made? Do you want to create exciting visuals, explore new technologies, and tell powerful stories through media and photography? On this course, we will guide you through exploring the world of creative media and photography and gain knowledge by learning hands-on skills and discovering how to bring your ideas to life!

Whether you’re passionate about capturing the perfect shot, making videos, or becoming a podcast producer, this course gives you the tools to start your creative journey.

• Media & Photography Basics: We will deliver the essentials of media and photography production. Developing your ability to plan, shoot, edit, and share your work.

• Creative Techniques & Processes: Discover different creative processes and techniques used by professionals in photography and media.

• Working with Technology: Explore cameras, sound equipment, lighting, editing software, and more. Learn how to use industry tools to make your work your own.

• Understanding Your Audience: Find out how to create content that connects with different people and communities, whilst identifying your target audience.

• Visual & Audio Theories: Understand how visuals and sounds are used to create meaning and emotion in films, podcasts, and photographs.

• Interactive Media & Social Platforms: Explore the use of interactive media, from websites to social media. Create content for the digital world.

• Research & Inspiration: Investigate artists, photographers, and media creators to find inspiration and understand the wider creative world.

• Examples of production:

  Media – Music Video, Advertisement, Poster, Magazine covers.

  Photography – Studio photography, Traditional processes, Product, portraiture, Nature, Wildlife.

• On this course, you will work within industry-standard facilities, taught by industry professionals who will guide you on your journey to becoming a creative practitioner
• You will have access to our studio spaces, traditional darkroom, editing suites
• You will develop your understanding of Canon and Nikon cameras and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Each year our students have the opportunity to attend residential trips which have included visits to Madrid, London, the Peak District as well as visits to national galleries and photography festivals
• You will develop employability skills and participate in real life lens-based work experience

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, ideally including English or maths
• A completed Level 1 qualification in an arts-related subject
• A portfolio of media / photography-based work

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.

• Level 3 Photography
• Level 3 Media

• 16-18 year olds do not need to pay course fees
• Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify for help with your fees.

• Students will need to purchase a portable hard drive and SD card