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Creative Media Diploma Level 1 (A0285)

City College Norwich

Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 1
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
City College Norwich
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
There may be a levy to cover the cost of external field trips and associated materials.

Application Instructions

Please ensure your application includes correct contact information e.g. mobile number and personal email address.

You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

Course Details

Students work towards the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 1 Art, Design and Media Diploma during one year of study. If you have had an interrupted education in mainstream school and need to build confidence and develop your skills in a supportive environment, then this is the course for you. This is a practical, hands-on course that will develop your skills of media production, collaborative team working, research and communication skills. The course models industry practice with assignments designed to provide outstanding experiences of real work. In addition to your main programme you will study English and Maths. Depending on your grades on entry you will study either Functional Skills or GCSE.

Testimonials from past students: "When I was on Media Level 1 I had so much fun because I could be as creative as I wanted. On the Media Level 1 course I made loads of new friends which made me confident on the course because I knew that my new friends would be by my side no matter what. If anyone wants to have a job that's related to Media in the future I would definitely recommend doing this course because it's the best thing I ever did because I am now progressing in Media Level 2" - Miya Clarke-Cavanagh, Media Level 1 2019-2020 "The level 1 course provided by CCN lead by Ellie primarily focuses on developing team and management skills meanwhile introducing you to the technical software such as Adobe Photoshop and Premier Pro. The support received last year was satisfactory as the support staff shared an interest in the media and students were able to find their pace as some projects varied in difficulty and technical challenge. If you enjoy Creative design and media and are looking for a course to introduce you to the medium, I would highly recommend Level 1" - Lewis Woolgrove, Media Level 1 2019-2020

Follow @CCNCreativeArts on Twitter and @CCNCreative on Instagram for updates and examples of current student work.

Entry requirements

Whilst no formal qualifications are required for this course, an enthusiasm for media and media production should be demonstrated at an informal interview.

Your next steps...

Successfully completing the Level 1 Diploma will provide direct entry onto the Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media. Students can also apply for alternative Level 2 courses within the department that may better suit their career aims such as: Art & Design, Music, Dance and Production Arts.


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