Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma – Creative Writing and Media
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This thrilling new courses is perfect for all the wordsmiths who want to take their first steps in the creative arts industry. You'll benefit from learning an array of useful media skills, including script writing and writing fiction. We'll nurture your talent during the course and put you on the fast-track to either university or into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications.
This diploma is the first step to working in the media industry – and there's no more exciting start to this journey than doing this qualification at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre.
Qualifications
Openawards Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma in Creative Writing and Media
Entry Requirements
Immediate entry to the one-year Level 3 Access to HE Diploma offers students who have already attained sufficient GCSE qualifications the quickest route to university. Usually this means students must have attained 4 GCSEs grade A-C/9-4, including English and Maths
Details
The course is divided into three modules.
The first module will enable you to improve your knowledge and understanding of the film and media industry, as well as developing practical skills.
The second module focuses on your writing skills.
The final module is an introduction to practical graphics skills which are necessary for media work.
You also can enhance your personal development with a range of units designed to prepare for progression in HE. Each unit will be assessed through an assignment. Units include:
Module:: Film, Media and Culture
Film Form
Genre in Film
Organisation and Control of Contemporary News Media
Practical Video Production
Television in Britain
The Sixties in the Cinema
Module: World Cinema
English Script Writing
Writing Fiction
Writing for Magazines
Persuasive Communication
Module: Art and Design
Graphics Skills
Development Module:
Developmental – 15 Credits Communication
Academic Essay Writing
Communication: Presentation Skills
Personal Development: Applying for HE Study
Skills: Developing Research Skills
Study Skills: Using Research Skills
Work Experience
There are no formal work experience requirements on this course.
Progression
The Access to HE Diploma offers students a way to gain the qualifications needed to enter Higher Education and gain a degree, helping them to enter their chosen career