ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
GCSE Grade 4 in English and an average points score of 3.2 or above
ASSESSMENT METHOD
This course is assessed by practical projects and coursework.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is ideal for learners who would like to progress onto a media based career.
This course has a highly practical focus where students will look at the process, role and purpose of research and the structure of the industry.
This includes techniques and strategies in the development process, the role and the purpose of research, how the media industry is structured and the potential issues you may face with the industry.
WHO IS
THIS AIMED AT?
Are interested in any aspect of the Media
Are interested in changes in the media, such as new films magazines etc.
Would like an opportunity to create practical media productions of their own
Would like to learn how to use media equipment, including photography, video equipment, web design packages and a sound studio
Would like the opportunity to be proactive in research in the industry
Would like to progress into the Media field in careers such as broadcast, journalism, advertising, public relations or media production
COURSE AREA LEAD
Steve Robson
Core Units:
Pre-Production Techniques for the Media Industries
Communication Skills for the Media Industries
Research Techniques for the Media Industries
Page Layout & Design
Digital Graphics for Print
Photography and Photographic Practice
Games Design
Production Management Project
Working to a Brief in the Media Industries
Understanding the Media Industries
Film and Video Editing Techniques
Single Camera Techniques
Social Action & Community Media Production