Creative Media Production & Photography
Media is a very exciting, dynamic industry and when fused with Photography skills, those that study and work in these sectors develop communicative skills that are truly universal, enabling the crossing of social and cultural boundaries in so many aspects of life.
The Creative Media Sector
Creative Media includes a wide range of specialisms such as television, film, radio, interactive media, computer games development, photo imaging, press, marketing and advertising. It is a dynamic and expanding sector and the UK Entertainment & Media industry is predicted to be worth worth £96 billion by 2026. Emerging new technologies such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and media interactivity are anticipated to become increasingly important to the sector.
The Photography Sector
Photography finds its way into almost every industry from marketing to education to space science. Photography courses are exciting, demanding, challenging and stimulating and they offer a broad learning experience. Our students are always involved in exciting projects and love to share their work online. Check out our Photography Department's blog and Instagram.
Careers Advice & Guidance
If you’re not sure what you want to do after you complete your course, we have resources and staff available to help you explore your options. Through our Student Information Centre, our Progress Tutors and Library Learning Centres students have access to a wide range of careers advice and information as well as assistance with UCAS personal statements, CVs and job applications.
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Meet our students
Katie Brindle I attended a taster day at Southport College with my school and loved it. The facilities really impressed me and the BTEC route seemed a more manageable way for me to get where I wanted in the future. I have really enjoyed the Creative Media course, especially the opportunities it’s opened up for me. I have had the chance to get involved in extra projects such as filming our University Centre Graduation ceremony and also our College Soap Opera ‘Baffled?’ One of the reasons I chose the college was the amazing facilities available to students. Being able to use any camera, lens etc. in or out of college, is great! I am going to Manchester Metropolitan University next year to study PR and Marketing.
Will Byrne, Photography Level 3 Extended Diploma I’ve always had cameras and taken photos since a young age and always knew I wanted to become a photographer in the future. The BTEC course is the perfect way to get me to this career so was the obvious option for me. I have loved the freedom you get as a student on this course; your vision is your vision. The tutors are lovely and supportive and will help you to achieve your goals without telling you what to do and the facilities are amazing. The photo studio and dark room are great and having the Mac suite for editing is perfect. I have learnt so much on the course including all the skills and knowledge I need to be successful in the future. I am going to the University of Arts London to do Fashion Photography next year with the plan to travel the world as a fashion photographer doing big shoots for magazines, designers etc.
Euan Barton-Jones I chose Southport College as I had heard that it was the best in the area for media courses. I also liked the idea of a BTEC course as it would mean I spent more time doing practical work and gaining experience rather than lots of theory work for an exam. I have really enjoyed the course here; I’ve loved being given free rein on projects to develop skills as we need them and work on projects we are interested in. The staff are great and the facilities are good too. My plan for September is to go to Edge Hill University to study Film and Television production and would eventually like to work in the industry as a director.
