The Foundation Degree Creative Arts with Media Production is a hands-on course for students who want to create engaging digital content and develop practical production skills across a range of media platforms. The course focused on real-world media making, helping you build confidence from the ground up while developing a strong understanding of how ideas are planned, produced and refined for audiences.
At Level 4, you’ll develop essential digital and production skills, learning how to create short-form content and visual media while exploring the tools, techniques and workflows used across the industry. As you progress to Level 5, you’ll take on more ambitious projects, working in studio and location settings and developing advanced storytelling and post-production skills.
The course culminates in a Final Major Project, where you’ll bring together everything you’ve learned to produce a substantial piece of media work that reflects your creative interests and career ambitions. Throughout the programme, you’ll work on practical projects designed to mirror industry practice, preparing you for progression into further study or employment in the creative and media industries.
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Start Date
September 2026
Mix of face to face and online delivery
Delivery Organisation: University Centre Calderdale College.
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
You will normally require one of the following: BTEC National Certificate or BTEC National Diploma (or equivalent level 3 qualification) in a related subject, 2 A Level passes or 1 A Level pass with four GCSE grades A-C or 9 – 4 including English and Maths or relevant work experience.
You will be interviewed by a department tutor.
Progression
On successful completion you can apply to progress to our BA (Hons) Creative Arts (Media Production) to complete your undergraduate degree.
Career Opportunities
Media Production Assistant, Content Creator, Videographer, Video Editor, Production Runner
Course Fees
£7950 per year
All higher education students must apply to Student Finance England for assistance towards fees.
For help or advice with this please contact our Guidance Team on 01422 399367.
The University Centre has a HE Hardship Fund which students may access if they are facing financial difficulties.
Awarding Body
This award is validated by The Open University.
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
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