Art Design and Media Practice Level 4
University of DerbyBuxton Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Advance your creative journey with UOD – Buxton, perfect for learners with A levels or Level 3 in Media, Art or design and ready to specialise in creative careers or progress within HE. Experiment and explore – take creative risks, develop a broad portfolio, and discover your unique artistic voice. Hands-on, professional practice – use Mac suites, cameras, recording devices, and industry-standard design and editing software like Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
Focus on your passion – choose your own specialism and develop it through self-directed projects and a final major project. Learn from industry experts – gain insights from experienced tutors and guest professionals from world-renowned organisations like the BBC. Showcase your work – present your creative achievements through portfolios, live briefs, workshops, exhibitions, and your final major project.
Key highlights
- Hands-on use of Mac suites, cameras and recording devices
- Industry-standard software including Photoshop and Premiere Pro
- Choose your own specialism through self-directed projects
- Final major project to develop and showcase your specialism
- Guest professionals from organisations such as the BBC
- Work presented through live briefs, workshops and exhibitions
Entry requirements
Advance your creative journey with UOD – Buxton, perfect for learners with A levels or Level 3 in Media, Art or design and ready to specialise in creative careers or progress within HE. Learn from industry experts – gain insights from experienced tutors and guest professionals from world-renowned organisations like the BBC. Sound and Post-Production - gain experience for junior roles within radio, tv and film.
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Graphic designer
- Video editor
- Photographer
- Digital media assistant
- Junior post-production assistant
- Illustrator
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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