HND in Creative Media Production
240 credits

Whittingham Campus and Coombswood Campus

This programme is aimed at those wanting to work in the creative media sector in industries as varied as film, TV or advertising.

The course provides you with underpinning knowledge of creative media techniques and theoretical frameworks to underpin these.

There is an emphasis on the development of skills, research skills, teamwork and practical skills.

The course will develop practical skills for camera work, editing and directing, and provide opportunities for students to conduct work experience in the creative media sector.

The Level 5 Diploma builds upon the understanding of the techniques used in film and video editing, and will prepare students who may wish to progress to Level 6 ‘Top Up’ degree opportunities.

Part Time: two years

Level 4

Individual Project (15 credits)

Creative Media Industry (15 credits)

Professional Practice (15 credits)

Film Practices (15 credits)

Film Studies (15 credits)

Editing for Film & Television (15 credits)

Single Camera Techniques for Television (15 credits)

Television Studio Production (15 credits)

Level 5

Collaborative Project (15 credits)

Personal Professional Development (15 credits)

Advanced Film Production Studies (30 credits)

Level 5

Drama (15 credits)

Multi-camera Production (15 credits)

Marketing & Promotion (15 credits)

Scriptwriting for Film & Television (15 credits)

Project Management (15 credits)

Documentary (15 credits)

Film Criticism (15 credits)

Narrative (15 credits)

Advanced Editing for Film and Television (15 credits)

Podcast Production (15 credits)

Part Time available for 2025 entry:

Students attend College two days per week and participate in a range of activities, including lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, group work, presentations, and practical activities.

Students are encouraged to use a range of resources, including books and journals from the Learning Resource Centre on Campus, as well as online learning materials.

You will engage in a range of learning and assessment styles and be encouraged to become effective and independent in researching and presenting work. Work based assignments will enable you to engage with your own practice and to share knowledge and expertise with others through activities such as group work and presentations.

Example modes of assessments include: written assignments, presentations, case studies, reflective portfolio entries, reflective journals, seminars, independent studies, self-evaluation/needs analysis, evaluations, literature critiques.

Part-time applicants should apply via the ‘Apply’ link on the Halesowen College website.

If your qualification(s) are not listed, please contact Halesowen College’s Admissions Team for further guidance on 0121 602 7607.

It is anticipated that students studying the Level 5 HND have achieved the Level 4 HNC.

• HNC Creative Media Production, or similar Level 4 qualification
• GCSE English and Maths graded C/4 or above
• 48 UCAS Tariff points

Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

Additional costs to consider may include purchasing resources relating to reading research.

September 2025

September 2025 course timetable to be confirmed

September 2025 course timetable to be confirmed

HE Loan available to eligible applicants.

https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/he-finance-financial-support/

Should any applicants have questions or queries concerning finance, please contact Admissions for further guidance:

Phone: 0121 602 7607

Or via the live chat facility on the College’s website www.halesowen.ac.uk

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Part Time available for 2025 entry