Media - BTEC National Certificate
BTEC
In Preston
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Preston
The course provides an insight to the media world. Students study 12 units investigating how the main media industries work and undertaking hands on production work. Students will develop communication, production and technical skills needed to work in a wide range of media industries. This course is both theoretical and practically based with students studying the principle areas of media.
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About this course
Students require 33 GSCE points or equivalent to gain entry to this course.
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Course programme
Media - BTEC National Certificate
Course ID:
PC66186
Academy:
Creative Arts
Introduction:
This course provides students with both theoretical and practical skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in the media industry.
Students study television, radio and print industries alongside the internet, website design and production.
Study Mode & Location:
This two year course will be held at Preston College, Park Campus, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6AS.
Course Content:
The course provides an insight to the media world.
Students study 12 units investigating how the main media industries work and undertaking hands on production work. Students will develop communication, production and technical skills needed to work in a wide range of media industries.
This course is both theoretical and practically based with students studying the principle areas of media before embarking on a research and production topic in their final year.
Assessment:
Students are assessed by a programme of work related assignments including elements of research, design and production.
Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Many students progress to university or art college to complete Degrees and Higher National Diplomas, others gain immediate employment in the media industry.
How To Apply
You will need to complete a Further Education Application Form. These will be available from mid-May.
Many courses have limited places so please return your application form as soon as possible. Following acceptance of your application, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.
Part-Time+ Course Benefits
Part-Time+ courses are ideal if you are looking to return to education, change career or progress to higher level studies. Courses last between 11 and 18 hours per week, for a full year and fit in with school hours and holidays. They offer:
- support with accessing a variety of funds including an Adult Learning Grant of up to £30 per week.
- a bursary meaning there are reduced tuition fees.
- childcare support.
- transport to and from College.
- an individual development plan to guide you to your next step.
- personal tutor support throughout your course.
Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.
Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm
The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.
Media - BTEC National Certificate