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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

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:

MED1

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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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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