Media, Journalism and Creative Writing
- Jounalism student Tayla Mead and Guardian Editor Alan-Rusbridger
- Tayla Mead receiving her AoC Rising Star Award at the House of Commons
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
Media and journalism are among the most creative and dynamic industries in the world. Whether you want to work in TV, radio, film, social media, journalism, or creative writing, there are endless opportunities for travel, creative expression, and career progression.
Students on our TV and film course are only limited by their imagination. They have access to industry-standard software, and an impressive range of cameras, tripods, dollys, mics, and lenses, as well as a TV studio that contains portable sets, a greenscreen, and lighting rig to produce a range of content. Journalism is among one of the most dynamic industries in the world. In TV, radio and print there are endless opportunities for travel and career progression. Our Journalism Centre has produced successful journalists for over 50 years, whose alumni include Piers Morgan, Richard Madeley and Sophy Ridge. The courses use industry-standard equipment and will challenge your creativity with projects and realistic workplace scenarios. Our social media courses provides students with the opportunity to work with real-life clients and develop ways to monetise their skills and creative talents. Meanwhile, our Creative Writing provides students with the opportunity to develop original content in a range of formats, including long and short form stories, children’s books, poetry, and stories written for radio, TV, and theatre.
WHAT WILL I DO?
Our courses offer a range of content, and are designed to reflect the industry. Students on our TV and Film course might find themselves doing anything from shooting and editing adverts, to music videos, or horror movies. Whilst students on our Journalism course will find themselves producing material for news and magazines, or writing and presenting journalistic content for TV and radio, or podcating. Our Social Media students will find themselves working across a range of platforms, either generating original content for a range of different clients or for themselves as they seek to develop themselves as a brand. Finally, our Creative Writing students not only write and develop stories for long and short form novels, but also produce scripts for TV and radio, write children’s stories, poetry, and theatre productions. No matter what you choose, all of our courses offer students a range of opportunities to acquire work experience and to work with real clients, whether it be developing film, TV, or social media content, writing articles and news stories, or developing plays for theatre companies to perform.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
There are many opportunities for talents and creative individuals in the media, journalism, and publishing industries. Previous students have gone on to become published authors, journalists, news editors, radio and TV presenters, film and TV crew, including editors, producers, and directors, and publishing. In recent years, social media has represented one of the fastest growing industries with many students securing creative and executive positions with a range of companies. Students wishing to continue their studies have progressed onto the NCTJ, university, or apprenticeships in related subjects.