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Submitted by admin on 10 October 2012 - 10.45am

National Certificate - OCR

Level Two

Overview

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.

Details

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.

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.

Are there any exams?

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

Duration

One year

When can I study?

Various days and times

Facts and Fees

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Full-time

Start Date:

September

Location:

Goschen Centre

Ancillary course costs (a contribution towards the materials you will be supplied with ie books and equipment):

£25

Level:

Intermediate

Course Code:

OCM

Please Note:

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" (if additional courses are taken), and "full-time" courses may become "part-time" to suit your requirements.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2012 / 13 (August 2012 - July 2013). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2013 / 14.

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