Creative Media
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This course will give you a thorough introduction to a range of creative digital media skills such as filmmaking, digital imaging, sound production and web design, giving you the practical skills and technical knowledge you need to excel in the creative industries.
Our tutors are industry professionals who will guide each student individually, helping you find your niche in the exciting world of creative media.
Students will have access to a suite of Apple Mac computers and the latest educational software from South West College.
Modules Covered
The modules you will cover on this course include:
- Digital Imaging Photoshop
Learn to use a range of digital imaging tools to create, manipulate, design, adjust and process digital images, with skills ranging from photography to graphic design, digital art and typography; - Presentation Skills
Learn how to design, create and deliver presentations using PowerPoint and Keynote that communicate and convey your ideas in an engaging and professional way; - Sound for Moving Image
Learn all about working with sound for TV and film, including creating your own original soundscape for a chosen piece of film using recorded sound effects, dialogue and music; - Digital Photography
Learn digital photography skills and produce a creative and exciting portfolio of images using the latest digital cameras; - Filmmaking
Create your own short film using the latest cameras and editing software to shoot and edit an original short flim; - Website Design
Learn web design skills to create a professional online portfolio of work that can be used to showcase your talents to the world.

Careers and Past Students
Previous Creative Media students have gone on to work in film and television, graphic design, music production and sought further study.
Past student Claire Corrigan who has recently written and directed her own short film and acted as Assistant Director on the feature film, Tradition, shares:
'The course was breathtakingly fresh with the most up to date technology, software and equipment. The tutors were highly knowledgeable and were able to help each and every student individually. Studying at Nerve Centre made me realise that the creative industries was the path I wanted to take and I haven’t looked back since.'
