Level 4 Professional Diplomas

Our CGI and Animation for TV, Digital Film Production, Creative Entrepreneur and Music Performance and Songwriting diplomas are taught at Level 4 and give you the opportunity to take your creativity to the next level. 

CGI and Animation for TV and Film Diploma Level 4

The UAL L4 CGI and Animation for TV and Film programme is ideal for any potential student wishing to pursue their passion within the modern and highly creative world of VFX, 3D and 2D animated characters, scenes and scenarios.

Potential students would be those candidates that may have already dabbled in the design and planning of stories and characters and now want to take these skills further.

This course will use mixed teaching methods but the majority of time is spent on project work, software skills, workshops and lectures. The course is assessed through individual and group project work. Employment opportunities include roles at computer animation companies and work with TV and film VFX companies.

Students work on a yearlong real world film producing VFX, 3D Modelling, Motion Capture, Animation and Matte Painting for VFX shots - the best part is you get a film credit and it counts as the first year of a degree with most Universities.

Creative Entrepreneur Professional Diploma Level 4

Have you always wanted to work within the creative arts sector? Do you have a skill, a passion or just an interest in the creative industries? If you are an artist, a musician, an author or enjoy performing, designing or turning concepts and ideas into finished products and presentations, then this one year Professional Diploma Level 4 course in Creative Enterprise, awarded by the University of the Arts London, will give you the chance to develop and focus your skills and knowledge for a career as a creative professional.

Digital Film Production Professional Diploma Level 4

Are you ready to take the next step? This course is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through the collaborative process that is film making.

This one-year course shall guide you through the entire process of producing a short film from concept to delivery and everything in-between. This course will give you first hand, practical real-world experience of the film industry and film making by working alongside industry professionals to reach your career aims and objective.

Operating as a production team you will develop wider skills and understanding of the film making process whilst working towards your own subject specialisation. You will also develop a range of transferable 'soft' skills to ensure effective team working, independent thinking, organisational skills and problem-solving strategies.

You will be directly working with and supported by external industry specialists in their field. This course teaches you professional practice delivered by professionals all the way through the production pipeline introducing you to important initial contacts within the industry. You will work with screenwriters, directors, producers, cinematographers, VFX artists and performers. Regardless of your preferred area, students will build a foundation in all pathways related to creating visual content.

Music Performance Professional Diploma Level 4

Looking to take a gap year before uni, or still in the process of making plans? Love making and/or performing music? This course could be the answer you've been looking for.

The course is about you, and your long term career plans. Our aim is to provide you with a strong platform for employment within the live performance or production industry, whether that is as an independent artist, a session musician, a producer, sound engineer, teacher or performing as part of a function band - you decide your path, and we support you along the way.

Find out more and apply online

The first step is to make an application for the area you are interested in. You will have the opportunity to discuss the different course options available during the interview stage and staff will confirm which course is suitable for your future plans.