media & design at acc

So you want a career in the media industry?

media & design at acc

So you want a career in the media industry?

Whether you’re an aspiring graphic designer, content creator, videographer or photographer, start with a media course at ACC.

The media industry has, and continues to evolve all the time. The way in which we consume media is ever-growing; from TikTok to the other social media giants, digital content is paramount to the industry.

If you’re a visual creative with a passion for designing, capturing or curating, we have the course, connections and kit to train you ready for a career in this hugely rewarding industry.

Whether you’re an aspiring graphic designer, content creator, videographer or photographer, start with a media course at ACC.

The media industry has, and continues to evolve all the time. The way in which we consume media is ever-growing; from TikTok to the other social media giants, digital content is paramount to the industry.

If you’re a visual creative with a passion for designing, capturing or curating, we have the course, connections and kit to train you ready for a career in this hugely rewarding industry.

Find the best media course for you

This course teaches you how to use photographic equipment, develop graphic design skills, design and create a video and develop some animation skills.

Entry Requirements 

Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)

Duration

One year

Qualification

RSL Level 2 Diploma

Videography college students making a video together

This course gives you the skills to specialise in your desired computer-generated art form, and progress to the area you’re most interested in.

Entry Requirements 

4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English

Duration

Two years

Qualification

RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma

Level 3 Animation and Visual Effects student working on computer

Develop the technical craft and skills you need to create great content, including the pre-production planning, production and post-production process.

Entry Requirements 

4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English

Duration

Two years

Qualification

RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma

AVA film students

Explore typography, hand rendered and digital illustration, web design and layouts, designing for adverts and promotional materials.

Entry Requirements 

4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English

Duration

Two years

Qualification

RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma

Graphic design students on work experience with designs in front of them

In our T-Level in Content Creation, we combine practical and theoretical classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive as a multi-disciplined creative in the dynamic world of digital media.

Entry Requirements 

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths

Duration

Two Years Including 45 Day Work Placement

Qualification

Digital Production, Design and Development T Level

Birmingham graphic design student

Find the best media course for you

This course teaches you how to use photographic equipment, develop graphic design skills, design and create a video and develop some animation skills.

Entry Requirements 

Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)

Duration

One Year

Qualification

RSL Level 2 Diploma

Videography college students making a video together

This course gives you the skills to specialise in your desired computer-generated art form, and progress to the area you’re most interested in.

Entry Requirements 

4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English

Duration

Two Years

Qualification

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

 
Level 3 Animation and Visual Effects student working on computer

Develop the technical craft and skills you need to create great content, including the pre-production planning, production and post-production process.

Entry Requirements 

4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English

Duration

Two years

Qualification

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

 
ACC Bristol green screen facilities

Explore typography, hand rendered and digital illustration, web design and layouts, designing for adverts and promotional materials.

Entry Requirements 

4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English

Duration

Two Years

Qualification

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

 
Graphic design students on work experience with designs in front of them

In our T-Level in Content Creation, we combine practical and theoretical classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive as a multi-disciplined creative in the dynamic world of digital media.

Entry Requirements 

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths

Duration

Two Years Including 45 Day Work Placement

Qualification

Digital Production, Design and Development T Level

Graphic design student working on mac

Graphic Design was one of the most in demand jobs in the UK in 2022.

Graphic Design was one of the most in demand jobs in the UK in 2022.

There were 122,000 jobs generated by the UK Film and TV industry , with more investments committed.

There were 122,000 jobs generated by the UK Film and TV industry, with more investments committed.

There are over 70,000 Photographers and Audio-visual operators working in the UK as of 2022.

The average media salary in the UK as of 2022 is £34,890

There are over 70,000 Photographers and Audio-visual operators working in the UK as of 2022.

The average media salary in the UK as of 2022 is £34,890

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RenderMan, an award-winning software (including being the first software to win an Oscar), has been used to create all of the well loved Pixar films, as well as some of the film industry’s biggest hits including: The Lion King, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Avatar.

The capabilities of RenderMan have to be seen to be believed. Luckily, for ACC’s media students, they can do just that. We are working in partnership with RenderMan giving our students access to the bespoke rendering software!

Renderman Logo Black

RenderMan, an award-winning software (including being the first software to win an Oscar), has been used to create all of the well loved Pixar films, as well as some of the film industry’s biggest hits including: The Lion King, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Avatar.

The capabilities of RenderMan have to be seen to be believed. Luckily, for ACC’s media students, they can do just that. We are working in partnership with RenderMan giving our students access to the bespoke rendering software!

As an ACC media learner, what does our partnership with RenderMan mean for you?

Alongside educational licences for every student on our Animation and VFX course, we also hold student masterclasses in collaboration with the guys behind the software!

This combination of experiences benefits students by having unique access to experts from one of the world’s most recognised and celebrated animation studios.

As an ACC media learner, what does our partnership with RenderMan mean for you?

Alongside educational licences for every student on our Animation and VFX course, we also hold student masterclasses in collaboration with the guys behind the software!

This combination of experiences benefits students by having unique access to experts from one of the world’s most recognised and celebrated animation studios.

Ready to get started with your media career?

Ready to get started with your media career?

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