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BTech First Diploma in Media and Games

BTEC

In Carshalton ()

£ 615 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Duration

    1 Year

This course enables you to develop your practical skills in digital media production and communication. Your main focus of the course isinteractive Media and Games productionwith written work closely supporting your practical study. Suitable for: This course is aimed at those who wish to gain a grounding inDigital Media and Games Design, who would wish to eventually work in one of these industries.

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

An average of Grade D for4 or more GCSEs including English Language, or you will have successfully completed a Level 1 vocational programme and a L1 Literacy qualification. You may also be asked to demonstrate your commitment and skills in an interview. If you dont have the required entry level you may be asked to bring work with you that demonstrates your skills.

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Course programme


BTech First Diploma in Media and Games
Multimedia


Qualification
Edexcel (BTEC) First Diploma in Media (Games)
Attendance
Three days sixteen hours per week.
Duration
1 year.
Description of the Course
This course enables you to develop your practical skills in digital media production and communication. Your main focus of the course isinteractive Media and Games productionwith written work closely supporting your practical study.
Course content
The main elements of the course are:

· Games Design
· Interactive Design
· Digital Graphics
· Animation
· Media studies
· Skills development
· Professional practice
· Basic planning and production organisation, including working to a brief

The course provides a thorough, broad based introduction to the above areas, and when successfully completed is nationally recognised as being an equivalent to 4 GCSEs at Grade C. Other opportunites including Key Skills, offered as part of the programme.

The course is based in the College's purpose built modern Creative Industries Centre which incorporatesa multimedia computing suite. All areas have the latest non-linear digital audio and video editing equipment.

Assessment
Most of the course is continuously assessed practical projects. Students also have to produce written reports and evaluations showing evidence of planning, research and organisation.
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at those who wish to gain a grounding inDigital Media and Games Design, who would wish to eventually work in one of these industries.
Entry requirements
An average of Grade D for4 or more GCSEs including English Language, or you will have successfully completed a Level 1 vocational programme and a L1 Literacy qualification. You may also be asked to demonstrate your commitment and skills in an interview. If you dont have the required entry level you may be asked to bring work with you that demonstrates your skills.
What can I do after this course?
On completion students have the opportunity to progress onto BTEC National Diploma in Interactive Media orGames Designwithin the college.
Other information
Enrichment Activities
Part of your planned programme of study at Carshalton College gives you the opportunity to take part in an enrichment activity. These activities are designed to help with your personal development and should be treated as a very important part of your studies.

Cost
Tuition Fee 615
Exam Fee 166
Registration 30.75
Start
September 2009
Course Code
AB1004

BTech First Diploma in Media and Games

£ 615 + VAT