Level 3 Media

Vocational qualification

In Eastleigh

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Eastleigh

This OCR accredited National Diploma focuses on practical learning and the development of vocational skills within the fast-growing Media sector. It offers students the opportunity to: Explore different strands of the media industries (radio, TV, film, newspapers, magazines, multimedia). Explore the financial and political environment in which the media industries operate. In order to be.

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Location

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Eastleigh (Hampshire)
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Chestnut Avenue, SO50 5ZA

Start date

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About this course

Normal College entry requirements apply. No prior media experience is necessary.

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Course programme


Media
This OCR accredited National Diploma focuses on practical learning and the development of vocational skills within the fast-growing Media sector.

It offers students the opportunity to:
  • Explore different strands of the media industries (radio, TV, film, newspapers, magazines, multimedia)
  • Explore the financial and political environment in which the media industries operate

In order to be successful on the course you will require a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in the media, a willingness to explore new ideas and an ability to communicate your ideas effectively

What Will I Learn on this Course?
  • Be introduced to the Media and its related subjects
  • Develop practical knowledge and skills in Media areas
  • Follow a programme of study that enables progression to both higher education and employment within the Media industry
  • Have the opportunity to specialise in a range of Media areas
  • Have an opportunity to apply learning in practical and realistic ways
  • Develop Key Skills that are highly valued by employers and universities
  • Gain confidence through developing independent learning skills

Course Content and method of Assessment

For this qualification, candidates will study 12 units, 4 of which are mandatory and 8 optional.
There are no externally examined units on this course of study. All units are assessed through a portfolio.

Mandatory units:
  • Introduction to Media and textual analysis
  • Pre-production and planning
  • Production
  • Marketing Media and audience feedback

Optional units from:

Photography & digital imaging / UK film studies / Video production and editing / Factual writing for print products / Publishing / Design and layout / Writing for the screen.
The course also includes a Work Experience unit which is undertaken in the second year of study.

After the Course

The above qualifications can lead to further study in Higher Education, at degree or HND level. Many students, however, choose to go straight into employment, because this programme of study develops the transferable skills and the key skills that employers are looking for - thus opening up access to a very wide range of employment opportunities.

Subject Combinations

Media Studies combines well with most AS and A level subjects. There is no barrier to studying the National Diploma with Film or Communication Studies.

Entry Requirements

Normal College entry requirements apply. No prior media experience is necessary.

Level 3 Media

Price on request