Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production Level 3
at Lincoln College, Lincoln · college
What the college says
This 2-year Extended Diploma course is largely practical and gives you not only a broad range of skills and experiences but also provides a professional environment where your portfolio of work and skills can be expanded to industry standards. The course runs as a Media Production Company, NCM with four main elements as well as additional client based projects. The four main elements are: a television station, that is broadcast from the NCM PM-TV Studio; A campus magazine produced termly based in NCM Production Offices; A Radio and Podcast Studio, that is recorded from NCMs PM-Pod Studio; A Film Production Company, NCM-Films, also based in NCM Production Offices. There are opportunities to gather skills in Film, Television & Production; Graphic Design; Video & Audio Production; Media Marketing; Journalism. The structure of the course is that have the opportunity to experience all areas of media initially with briefs given to you that cover some specific tasks such as writing, and presenting in readiness to be published in our magazine, a film review in Year One and a media-related extended article in Year Two. Through the remainder of the first year you are then able to devise your own production briefs across two productions to explore and experiment with different aspects of media, mentioned above, to find the area of interest you want to follow. This can then be presented in the Final Major Project, that again, is a self-devised project that should showcase the skills deve
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Newark Campus
Friary Road, NEWARK, NG24 1PB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NEWARK
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