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Digital Content Creation

Entry requirements


A level

C,C

Access to HE Diploma

P:45

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

MPP

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

T Level

Pass (D or E)

UCAS Tariff

64

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Digital media

If you're looking to master the art of digital storytelling and create content that stands out from the crowd, the BA (Hons) Digital Content Creation course could be what you're looking for. This course is designed to guide you through digital content creation, from idea generation and audience research to production and measuring impact.

At Ravensbourne, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts who are pioneers in the creative application of digital technologies. With access to our brand-new Institute for Creativity and Technology, you'll acquire the creative and conceptual skills required to produce digital content that can support marketing strategies for brands of all sizes and individuals who want to communicate their ideas to the public.

The course modules are designed to help you build your creative, conceptual, and digital content skills incrementally. In the first year, you'll be introduced to the fundamentals of marketing and experiment with photography, video, podcasting, website design, and copywriting. In the second year, you'll build on these skills and take a deeper dive into social media marketing and more advanced video production techniques, such as motion graphics and animation. You'll also undertake an invaluable industry work-based learning opportunity to further support your skillset and gain real-world knowledge of the industry.

In your third and final year, you'll focus on bringing together the best of your skills and getting yourself ready for the digital landscape beyond Ravensbourne. You'll respond to client and/or competition briefs, work collaboratively with your peers, prepare your portfolio, and plan a creative marketing strategy which is informed by audience insights, market analysis, and your own production skills.

With a portfolio of digital content creation skills and experiences working with clients, you'll be industry-ready and confident in your abilities to make a real impact in the digital world. Join us at Ravensbourne and start your journey towards becoming a skilled digital storyteller.

**Why study this course?**

Boost employability and be industry-ready upon graduation
Become a versatile, multiskilled digital content creator
Learn the practical skills you need to thrive in numerous industries
Develop your own individual passion project and get your story told
Build up an impressive portfolio of digital content creation skills.

**Career pathways**

The course is uniquely tailored for students wishing to pursue a career in: digital marketing, social media marketing, social media editing, digital content marketing, digital content creation, content writing, content producing and video production.

**For more information, please visit our website.**

Modules

You'll explore photography, videography, motion graphics, podcasting, social media marketing, search engine optimisation, copywriting, user experience design and app prototyping, animation, working with clients and the future of the digital landscape. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.

Assessment methods

You will be continually assessed throughout the course using a variety of methods including but not limited to pitches/presentations, digital content plans, marketing material, digital campaigns, showreels, website and digital portfolio. Each module has a Formative and a Summative assessment point, where feedback and advice are provided to develop and complete projects and a final grade is awarded. For more information, please visit our website

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,500
per year
International
£16,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Ravensbourne University London

Department:

Ravensbourne

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