Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
- 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English and Mathematics.
- Or a relevant level 1 qualification.
- If you have not attained GCSE grades 4-9 in English and Maths, you will automatically be enrolled in classes to work towards these qualifications at an appropriate level to suit your ability.
Details
This course is taught by a mix of practical sessions and classroom teaching, ensuring students are given sufficient theoretical knowledge to support their projects, activity and studies.
All staff have a great deal of work experience delivering excellent teaching standards combined with a vital understanding on how the Media industry works. This allows students to unlock potential work experience or employment in the Media.
Topics on this course include:
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Short film production
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TV Studio work
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Photography
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Audio recording and editing
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Radio broadcasting
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Radio presenting
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Podcasting
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Documentary making
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Promotional and corporate video project
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Video editing
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Music video
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Stop motion animation
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Soundtrack for video production
Work Experience
There is no specific work experience required or undertaken for this course however there is a practical element. Students can work with clients to develop video content followed by a professional brief of what the client has requested. This allows our students to get a first-hand view of working with clients in the Media industry.
Progression
Upon completion of this course, students have a number of options to choose from. If they wish to continue their studies, this course provides UCAS points in the range of 120-360 – which can help with entry to higher education or provide enough on its own depending on the degree/course chosen and institution.
For other students, it will be time to enter employment with possible careers such as: Film and TV producer, cameraman, editor, sound recording, DJ/ radio presenter, researcher, runner, studio technician, lighting engineer and location work.
