The Creative Industries Department is the creative hub of John Ruskin College. The comprehensive curriculum caters for learners of all abilities, providing an exciting, rich media experience supported by industry standard facilities in the state of the art digital Media Centre. Our dynamic teaching team inspire and develop learners to become multi-skilled media professionals, completing industry work experience programmes and creating diverse showreels that reflect innovation and creative flair. All learners apply to HE and win places on prestigious media related courses around the country. They go on to become the exciting young media talent of tomorrow.
What can you study in this department?
- BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Creative Media Production
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Photography) *
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Graphic Design)
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Television and Film) *
* = New Courses
What will you gain as a member of the Creative Industries department
Curriculum Enhancement
- Access to the brand new Creative Industries facilities with industry standard equipment and software packages
- Technical support from dynamic Creative Industries instructors in addition to the teaching team
- The chance to see your work on the big screen and exhibited for all to see at the annual Creative Industries Summer Showcase event
- Guided support through workshops to help you be successful and achieve your goals
- Education visits that will open your mind to new ideas and support exciting projects
Higher Education
- Extensive guidance and support in preparing for Higher Education and applying to UCAS
- Opportunity to participate in workshops and short courses at London's leading university and colleges
- Mentoring and advice from our previous Creative Industries students
- Opportunity to produce diverse show reels and portfolios to ensure you go far in the future whatever you choose to do
Links with Industry Professionals
- Teachers who bring their industry experience into the classroom through vocationally focused projects
- Workshops with Creative Industries professionals who will inspire your working practises and ideas
- The opportunity to work as a Creative Industries professional by taking on real projects, for real clients
- Support in applying for work experience opportunities In the broad range of Creative Industries fields out there
The course details may be subject to change.
