The Diploma in Creative and Media
The Diploma in Creative and Media is an exciting new qualification for young people in England aged 14-19, who want to learn about some of the UK's most dynamic industries.
The Diploma covers a rich range of disciplines including film, TV and fashion. Students of the Diploma will gain knowledge, experience and skills enabling them to master processes common to all creative industries. There are also opportunities to specialise.
Using the links below:
- Learners and parents can make an informed choice about the Diploma
- Employers can see how they can benefit from being involved
- Consortia can discover what's involved in delivering the Diploma
Why do the Diploma?
The Diploma in Creative and Media is different from other subjects offered in the past. We have collected information and advice that young people and those advising them will need to make an informed choice.
Read MoreNew Disciplines
As of September 2009, consortia delivering the Diploma in Creative and Media will have an increased choice of sector-related disciplines to provide the context for Principal Learning in Creative and Media.
Read MoreWhat Employers can do
The Diploma in Creative and Media is a challenging new qualification for 14 to 19 year olds in England. To bring the Diploma to life, employer involvement is essential through the provision of work related learning.
Read MoreSupport for consortia
This section of the website provides consortia with information and advice to support them as they prepare to implement the Diploma in Creative and Media.
Read MoreHigher Education involvement
Higher Education has a critical role to play, both in supporting the delivery of the Diploma and in recognising the qualification as a route into university.
Read MoreWork related learning
Work related learning describes any activity that brings students into contact with the world of work, or work related issues. Find out more about how you could get involved in inspiring tomorrow's workforce today.
Read MoreContact the 14-19 Development Team
In close partnership with Creative and Cultural Skills and Skillfast-UK, the 14-19 Development Team are working to ensure that, for the first time, the creative and media industries can have a positive and proactive input into the education of young people though the Creative and Media Diploma
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