FdSc Digital Video and Broadcast Production
Foundation degree
In Nottingham
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Nottingham
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Duration
2 Years
This technically focused programme offers the opportunity to develop the understanding, ability and practical experience necessary to enter a range of video and broadcast related industries.
Facilities
Location
Start date
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About this course
A minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of one Advanced GCE or equivalent, or equivalent qualifications.
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Subjects
- Production
Course programme
When do I start?
September
What will I learn?
The FdSc Digital Video and Broadcast Production, run in conjunction with De Montfort University, offers students the opportunity to develop understanding, ability and the practical experience necessary to enter media related industries with a particular emphasis on digital video and broadcast production.
The Foundation Degree has been designed to provide extensive opportunities for hands-on work, with a particular feature of this programme involving the development of digital video productions. Combined with an understanding of the technological principles, this programme equips students to enter the rapidly changing world of digital video and broadcast technology.
Four modules are studied in Year One and Year Two, categorised into four main themes. The ‘multimedia and Internet’ theme focuses on multimedia production and the huge diversity of topics surrounding the internet. The ‘technology’ theme provides the technical spine for the programme and incorporates a variety of technological and mathematical principles and techniques necessary for the study of media production. The ‘video practice’ theme looks at a range of practical issues associated with the development of moving images. The ‘video production’ theme looks at a range of production and contextual issues associated with moving images.
What do I need to apply?
A minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of one Advanced GCE or equivalent, or equivalent qualifications.
We are also keen to talk to those who:
- Have industry experience and/or relevant training but who do meet the above formal qualifications
- Have overseas qualifications
- Are mature students.
Progression
This technically focused programme offers the opportunity to develop the understanding, ability and practical experience necessary to enter a range of video and broadcast related industries.
Opportunities for employment:
Video Producer (TV, Film, %%br> New Media Analyst
New Media Designer
Operational Engineer
System/Network Engineer
Broadcast Engineering
Graduates of the course who meet the required standard may also choose to progress to degree level study. De Montfort University provides a range of articulation years to top up the FdSc to a BSc.
Time Commitment
This is a 2 year full-time course which uses a variety of teaching methods and assessment including lectures, tutorials/group work, practical lab sessions and self-directed study.
The course is conducted at Confetti and De Montfort University in Leicester. Work based learning will take place at Spool Films which is housed within Confetti.
Validation
The course is validated through De Montfort University. The partnership between Confetti and De Montfort University will provide you with the best balance of a professional working environment with the full student support expected of a higher education establishment.
Funding
Higher education courses qualify for Local Education Authority (LEA) funding and you may also be entitled to a student loan. Further information about funding is available on request and you are also advised to contact your LEA if you have not already done so.
Additional information
FdSc Digital Video and Broadcast Production