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.
Students of the Diploma will have the chance to participate in a variety of projects and activities which give them an insight into life in the creative and media industries. They will be able to try a range of disciplines including film, music, writing and fashion, and specialise in the things that really interest them.
In doing so they will gain a range of transferable skills, knowledge and experience that are valued by further and higher education and by employers.
Creative and Media is one of 17 new Diplomas being introduced. To find out more about all the Diplomas, visit the Diplomas Directgov website.
If you are an employer and want to find out more about the Diplomas and other changes to 14-19 education, please visit the Department for Children Schools and Families website.
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; and 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 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 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 MoreGateway 3
Education institutions which didn't apply to deliver the Diploma in 2008 or applied but were not selected, have an opportunity to apply now to start delivering the Diploma in September 2009.
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 More14-19 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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