UAL Digital Media: Film and Television Production Extended Diploma
at South Devon College, Paignton · college
What the college says
This advanced course focuses on film production, equipping you with specialist skills that give you a strong foundation for a career in the film and TV industries worldwide.If you’re unsure about the specific career path you want to follow within film, don’t worry — this course covers a wide range of topics including planning, scriptwriting, filming, and editing. You’ll gain insight into the diverse opportunities the film industry offers and discover where your passion lies. Through hands-on learning, you’ll develop essential skills like planning, scriptwriting, filming, and editing, allowing you to explore the many facets of this dynamic industry.The course is rich in creative production, giving you plenty of practical experience with industry-standard equipment in our Apple Mac suites. You’ll work as if you were on set or in a studio, using professional software and learning from experienced tutors who have years of industry experience in film and TV.This is an advanced UAL Creative Media Production & Technology course, equivalent to three A Levels. Upon completion, you can choose to pursue a Creative Digital Media apprenticeship, continue your studies at university, or enter employment. Many students go on to enrol in the Film and Photography foundation degree at University Centre South Devon, which builds on your Level 3 learning and further develops your technical expertise.
What you need to get on
You will be required to have achieved Maths at Level 2, You will be required to have achieved English at Level 2, You will need to have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English, You should have a genuine interest in this subject
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
Vantage Point Main Building
Long Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ
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Start dates
- 14 September 2026 · Paignton
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