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Media

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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

Course Facts

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Goschen Centre

Material Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

OCM

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

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 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Goschen Centre

Material Fees:

There are no material fees for this course

Level:

Intermediate

Course Code:

OCM

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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Case Studies

The Plymouth Institute for Production, Performance & Arts (PIPPA) brings the College’s creative industries courses together with a recognisable brand. It aims to provide the best possible training, with the best range of facilities in the South West. PIPPA houses professional drama and dance studios complete with full light rigging and stage props, music practice suites, media equipment, recording studios and IT suites. At our Deep Blue Sound venue in the city centre, there is a ‘real’ live music venue, 16 recording studios, three live rooms, a PC suite, two Mac suites, two lecture theatres and 17 studio pods.

National Skills Academy - the College is proud to be a Founder College of The National Skills Academy (NSA) for Creative &...

The Herald Offers Our Media Students Amazing Opportunities

Through our excellent links with local employers, the College ensures that you have access to guest lectures, work placements and valuable vocational experiences. Local employers have an input into how our courses are developed and many of the companies we engage with recruit our students after successful completion of their course.

One such employer is our very own local newspaper, The Herald.

Bill Martin, Editior of The Herald conducting a guest lecture at the College

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