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Submitted by admin on 22 December 2011 - 12.45 pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

National Certificate - OCR

Level 

Level Two

What's it all about? 

This course is a fascinating introduction to the world of media. It will recognise your existing skills and interests and build upon them. Whether you are a budding film producer, radio DJ, photographer or designer this course is a fantastic start with excellent progression opportunities to level 3 courses. A great balance of practical and theory based sessions, you can rest assured that you will be learning within a cutting edge, buzzing environment.

 

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • the Extended National Diploma in Media at the College
  • other level 3 qualifications at the College
  • employment in junior media positions.

 

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this course you will need one of the following:

  • four GCSEs at grades D-F (including English and maths)
  • a BTEC foundation diploma
  • an NVQ Level 1/technical certificate
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

All units are internally assessed and externally moderated. Functional skills will also be assessed.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

This course gives an introduction to the professional world of the video, audio and print industries.

You will study the following six units:

  • introduction to media - explore and analyse a range of media products
  • media pre-production - create product ideas, research and plan to produce them
  • introduction to production - producing the planned projects
  • marketing and presenting media products - learn how to promote products to the right audience
  • exploring radio - research and produce radio programmes
  • exploring photography and digital imaging.

In addition to learning within a cutting edge, buzzing
environment, you will:

  • be taught by industry experienced staff
  • benefit from links with all local media providers such as the BBC, Radio Plymouth and The Herald
  • use state-of-the-art equipment
  • get fantastic opportunities to display your work in and outside College.

When can I study? 

Various days and times

Media Studies

Submitted by admin on 14 December 2011 - 2.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

AS Level

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

The media has infiltrated almost every part of our lives. It affects what we read in the newspapers and magazines, how and when we watch TV, why and what we view on film, what we listen to on radio, where we surf to see the internet and how and what is advertised to us. Our fun, practical course takes a long, hard look behind the headlines to see how the media is constructed and how it seeks to influence us.

Progression 

Media studies is an enjoyable course which gives you the opportunity to develop skills in individual research, communication techniques and computer applications.The AS may be awarded as a discrete qualification providing points for entry to higher education. Successful students may progress to the one year A2 programme.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful at this level of course you will need one of the following:

· four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)

· an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject

· a BTEC first diploma in a related subject

· an NVQ level 2 / technical certificate in a related subject

· successful completion of an apprenticeship programme

· successful completion of the Gateway / Newstart programme

· equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

* A level candidates will be expected to have five GCSEs

Duration 

One year

Run On Demand? 

No

Roll On Roll Off? 

No

Are there any exams? 

• Unit 1: written examination, focusing on the creation of the meaning of media texts and the different ways in which audiences respond to media. This will account for 50% of the overall marks.
• Unit 2: you will research and execute a practical print product of their own devising. This will account for 50% of the overall marks.

for A2

Unit 3: Investigation and production coursework project.

Unit 4: Focusing on the British film, music and TV industry.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

This course introduces you to the main concepts and issues concerning the mass media.

• Unit 1: modern media forms - this module looks at how media products are constructed and how they create meaning.
• Unit 2: you will research and execute a media product of their own devising.

These units will be dealt with through detailed studies of several areas, including:
• the world of advertising
• newspapers and magazines
• television and film extracts
• internet pages
• production research using archives and the internet
• storyboarding and scriptwriting
• page layout and design • desk top publishing.

*Subject to conditions

When can I study? 

Various days and times

Media

Submitted by admin on 6 December 2011 - 11.45 pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

National Extended Diploma - OCR

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

This course is an exciting blend of practical and theoretical study. On a typical day, our students might be storyboarding an animation in the morning, hosting their own radio show at midday, and, after a brief meeting about their latest video project, will be taking photographs for their DVD cover, or filming their latest blockbuster in the afternoon.

Progression 

The national diploma will give you UCAS points equivalent to three A levels for entry to higher education. Successful completion of this course will qualify you for employment at entry level in the media industry or related vocational area or to progress to a degree or HND in a media related subject.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this course you will need one of the following:

  • four to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English)
  • a level 2 media qualification
  • a BTEC first diploma
  • an NVQ Level 2/technical certificate
  • successful completion of an apprenticeship course
  • successful completion of the Gateway / Newstart course
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years

Are there any exams? 

All units are internally assessed and externally moderated.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

This exciting course gives you practical training and an in-depth insight into the professional world of video, audio and print production.

You will study many areas of media including:

  • video production
  • television
  • radio production (music and talk-based)
  • journalism
  • design
  • animation
  • photography and much more.

In addition, you will:

  • learn from industry experienced staff
  • benefit from links with all local media providers such as the BBC, Radio Plymouth and The Herald
  • use cutting-edge equipment
  • get fantastic opportunities to display your work in and outside College.

When can I study? 

Various days and times

Media Students Plea to Local Employers

Submitted by keaster on 6 April 2011 - 8.23 am
Media students at City College Plymouth are seeking the help of local employers to enable them to complete the design and layout unit of their course.
 
The students who are studying for a national diploma in media, are hoping for local companies to come in and act as ‘clients’ - the students would then design a logo and put it on two products - this can include a letterhead, t-shirt or business card.
 
Rob Chadwick, Media Lecturer at the College, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to get students involve

College Celebrates Students’ Success

Submitted by psmith on 14 January 2011 - 12.29 pm

Staff and students at City College Plymouth are celebrating today after the City’s league tables showed that the College was ranked fourth* out of the fifteen non-selective schools and colleges in the City. The College’s average points score per exam entry is 208.7.

Thriller World Record at Plymouth Drake Circus

Submitted by psmith on 19 November 2010 - 11.30 am
Course: 
Performing Arts

Michael Jackson Thriller World Record Attempt

College sets-up exam results helpline

Submitted by keaster on 18 August 2010 - 7.51 am

Exam results time is never easy, which is why City College Plymouth has set-up a helpline for people who didn’t receive the grades they wanted or are still unsure of what they want to do.

Impartial advice and guidance will be available from the College’s Student Services team on 01752 305803 from 8.30am to 5.00pm on weekdays.

Eddie Beech, Careers Co-ordinator at City College Plymouth commented: “The main message for anyone who didn’t receive the results they were hoping for is not to panic as help is at hand.

Students Stage SINg City

Submitted by keaster on 7 July 2010 - 9.56 am

First year performing arts students at City College Plymouth are set to stage SINg City.

The production is set in 7Sins night club where the good citizens of SINg City gather under the watchful gaze of lust, wrath, gluttony, pride, envy, greed and sloth who wait to tempt the unsuspecting into their web of deceit, indulgence and wickedness.

SINg City features songs from familiar and not so familiar musical theatre repertoire, and is an evening of heart breaking ballads, toe-tapping comedy numbers and sinful delight!

Students set to stage Bouncers’ by John Godber

Submitted by keaster on 7 July 2010 - 9.53 am

Performing arts students at City College Plymouth are set to stage John Godber’s 80’s classic, Bouncers’

Bouncers', John Godber's most popular play, is set in and around a northern nightclub called Mr Cinders, with the action focusing on the exploits of the four doormen and their customers. The play creates a vivid picture of the relentless hedonism of northern night life with its raw energy, flashing disco lights, and raucous lads and lasses out on the town.

Students Perform Sarah Kane’s Thought Provoking Play, 4.48 Psychosis

Submitted by keaster on 1 June 2010 - 11.52 am

Performing Arts students at City College Plymouth have been treading the boards with Sarah Kane’s play, 4.48 Psychosis.

4.48 Psychosis was Sarah Kane’s last play and some critics have suggested that it was Sarah Kane’s suicide note.

The play features just one act, with no fixed characters, no clear locations and only the ghost of a plot. It focuses on living with depression and failing to live with depression, about living with faith and failing to live without fail, about love and the absence of love.

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