Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (TV/Film/Digital Journalism)

The UAL Level 4 Creative Media Programme offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of contemporary media practice. Practical applications are underpinned by contextual and vocational studies, which will inform the development of a specialist portfolio. The qualification is designed for students who have ambitions to develop their media practice towards the realisation of employment, higher education, or freelance opportunities.

You will be expected to conceive, plan, and produce a series of creative projects, dependent on your established ability and the professional direction you intend to take. Typical project work might include the development of specialist web content using either video, radio, podcast, written and/or other visual formats.

The aims of these qualifications are to enable students to:

Demonstrate awareness of the different perspectives, approaches and ethics within diverse creative practice.
Research, analyse and evaluate relevant information as part of their creative practice.
Understand, adapt and safely use appropriate practical methods and skills for creative practice and production.
Explore solutions to complex problems through the application of practical, theoretical and technical understanding.
Take responsibility for research, planning and time management to access and action progression opportunities.
Use critically evaluative and reflective skills in order to take responsibility for own learning, development and decision making.
Effectively communicate and present ideas and creative practice to appropriate audiences.

You should also arrive prepared with a developed career plan and the ability to work self-directed.