Journalism and Practical Media
Level:
Higher Education - Foundation Degree
Higher Education
How long is the course/training?
This is a two-year, full-time course.
What will I be doing on the course/training?
Skilled people are in high demand in the ever-expanding media industry. This Foundation Degree has been structured to equip you with the broad range of practical and research skills needed to work in all its areas. It will help you develop the critical and analytical perspectives essential for a successful career in journalism, PR and new media. You will analyse a range of media genres and develop important practical skills in media production, communication, problem solving, group work and business organisation. The degree is designed to develop your skills as a professional communicator. At the core of the course is journalism for news and magazines, radio, television and on- line. The course combines theoretical content such as law and ethics with relevant and challenging practical work. Learning in the work place is important throughout the course.
The key components of the course are
- Research and study skills
- Working in a newsroom
- Media skills workshops which includes T line
- Media and society
- Photography
- Media law and ethics
- Writing for magazines and newspapers
- Web design
- TV and radio journalism
- Production and design in a range of formats
- PR
- Independent study with a specialist module such as sports reporting or creative writing
- Work-based learning
This course is awarded by the University of Plymouth.
Course/Training Code:
UCAS: PP35 FdA/JPM
Where do I study/train?
Centre for Creative Industries, Victoria Yard
What are the entry requirements?
You will need 160 UCAS tariff points (minimum) from AS, A2 or AVCE programmes, BTEC National Diploma/Certificate - grades MPP/MM, GNVQ Advanced, an appropriate NVQ at level 3, an Access qualification or other qualifications deemed equivalent to the above.
What can I do after this course/training?
This degree is designed to develop your skills as a professional communicator. It provides a good understanding of the process of media production.
What key skills will I do?
None specified
What residential/work experience is there?
None specified
What faculty is the course/training in?
Media and Performing Arts
How to Apply?
Most people apply through UCAS for all our full-time Higher Education courses.
For more information refer to the 'How to Apply' page.
How do I study the course/training and how will I be assessed?
Delivered by experienced journalists, this demanding and hugely-enjoyable programme consists of practical production underpinning theoretical content. The result is a highly relevant course that examines the production and consumption of journalism as well as teaching skills such as page layout, website development, imaging and video, and covering essential knowledge that journalists require such as law and ethics.
What facilities are there?
You will have access to a learning resource centre.
What will the course/training cost me?
The full-time fee in 2010-11 is £1,890 per year. For more information about fees please click here.
Additional costs:
None specified
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