HNC/D Digital Content Creation
- Type: Full Time
- Level: 4/5
- Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme & Stafford
- Sector: Creative, Digital and High Tech
Course Overview
Our HNC/D in Digital Content Creation course provides students with a versatile skill set and in-depth knowledge of digital media production. Through practical training in video editing, graphic design and multimedia storytelling, students learn to create compelling content for web, mobile, and social media platforms.
With a focus on industry trends and emerging technologies, graduates are prepared to pursue careers as digital content creators, multimedia specialists, or social media managers in a wide range of industries.
The course taught by experienced industry professionals, who will work with you evolve and adapt your skills in preparation towards your future career prospects within these ever changing industries. During your studies you will have access to a range of specialist facilities, equipment, staff and workshops including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects, Audition), DSLR Cameras, high end cinematic Digital video cameras, Chroma-key and photography studios, portable lighting and mobile sound recording equipment.
This HNC/HND The course is ideal for anybody interested in working in digital marketing or social media, and follows a Digital Design pathway focusing on the creation of digital media content.
After successful completion of the HND (Level 5), during which you will be advised on becoming work ready, you could decide to apply for a position within the digital marketing industry in roles such as digital content creator, media content creator, video content creator, digital marketer, social media officer and content editor. On completion of the HNC, students may choose to progress onto a HND (Level 5) which is is equivalent to the second year of a Bachelors degree. The HND course is offered subject to numbers.
You could then progress onto a ‘top-up’ degree in a digital media and communications related subject.
Typically, you will need to have completed a relevant BTEC Extended Diploma course in a relevant BTEC Level 3 Programme OR 2 A Levels at grade C, OR a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. The College also welcomes applications from mature students and students with relevant experience but without formal qualifications. Those already working within the creative industries who wish to obtain accreditation for their skills and to enhance them may also apply. All prospective students will be interviewed, by a specialist lecturer. You will need to bring either a printed portfolio of work to interview, or provide a link to an online digital portfolio for us to view. This will help us offer you the best guidance possible.
Unsure if this is for you? Please contact our team on info@sotsiot.ac.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.