National Diploma in Media TV and Film

National Diploma in Media (TV & Film)

Course Aims:
The National Diploma in Media is an exciting and challenging course, which encourages you to critically engage with and evaluate a broad range of media products. The National Diploma in Media is a nationally recognised qualification designed to provide an educational foundation for a range of careers in the media industry and allied sectors.

Course Content:
You will develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life. A more formal introduction to TV production and Film Studies, looking at the genre, representation and narrative of Film & TV etc.The two-year course consists of eight compulsory core and specialist units (two of which are externally examined) plus ten option units. In addition the course includes Key Skills, which develop your skills in Communication, Application of Number, Information Technology.

The compulsory core units consist of:
Understanding the Media
Research Techniques #
Media Skills Workshop #
Professional Practice in the Media Industry

The compulsory specialist units consists of:
Production Management #
Professional Brief
Pre-Production Techniques
Understanding Video Technology

Specialist Units selected will consist of;

Interview and Presentation Techniques
Shooting Single Camera Drama
Video Editing
Sound on Screen
Writing for Television and Video
Designing Graphics and Idents for screens
Television and Video Studies
Film Studies
Television and Video Production Techniques
Advertising Production

# This unit is assessed through a Final Major Project

Progression:
The majority of students will progress onto Media-related HE courses. Some students may find employment directly in the media industry .

Awarding Body:
EDEXCEL

Exam:
Assessment is continuous and students must successfully complete all necessary units in order to obtain their qualification. The course consists of 18 units; 4 compulsory core, 4 compulsory specialist units and ten specialist units.

Qualification:
BTEC National Diploma in Media (Moving Image)

Level:
Level 3

Other Costs:
There will be materials costs attached to this course.

Duration:
2 year Full-time course.

Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.