Visual Media Arts

The Foundation Degree in Visual Media Arts has been designed to allow students to embrace their creativity while learning industry standard processes relevant to the creation of content for the film and game industries.

Entry Point - Year 1: Students who wish to gain admission at year one of the Foundation Degree. All applications will be individually considered. Successful applicants must have normally studied at level 3 or above for a minimum of two years. Applicants should possess a minimum of four GCSEs grades A, B, C that should include English and or other equivalent qualifications in addition to one of the following:

• successful completion of an advanced diploma;
• successful completion of a BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma/Sub Diploma/Certificate in a related subject;
• successful completion of A level study;
• equivalent qualifications such as Scottish Certificate of Education or International Baccalaureate, a European Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate with four subjects at higher level (H5);
• qualifications deemed equivalent to the above;
• UCAS tariff score of 32 with portfolio or above is desired for entry to this programme. Entry can also be made from national certificate/diploma, HE access, NVQs or by the college’s policy relating to APEL. Entry Point - Year 2: Students who wish to gain admission at year two of the Foundation Degree. Learners will require a Certificate in Higher Education or a Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a Media or similar creative related subject, qualifications deemed equivalent or by the college’s policy relating to APEL. Students must also hold GCSE English at grade 4 (grade C) or above (Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications are also accepted).
• Where an applicant does not hold the formal academic requirements for entry to the programme but can demonstrate relevant experiential learning, they may apply for admission through the College Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. In such cases, contact the Course Director for the programme who will advise further.
• All applicants must have reached the age of 18 years on admission.
• All applicants will be interviewed to assess their suitability for this programme of study. Entry Requirements for International Students: Full-time programme: International students must meet the general entrance requirements for admission to any College First Degree, Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma. English Language Requirements: Any applicant whose first language is not English should demonstrate their competence in written and spoken English. Usually, the minimum English language entry requirement is IELTS (academic) of 6.0 (with no band score of less than 5.5 in all four elements of the test). We accept a wide range of alternative English language examinations and tests so please contact us for an updated list of other accepted tests.