Contemporary Media
Primary
In Telford
Description
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Type
Primary
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Location
Telford
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Duration
18 Years
Designed in conjunction with professional broadcasters and taught by media professionals, this multi-disciplinary course combines intellectual knowledge with practical experience to give you the necessary understanding and skills to work in the constantly changing media industry.
The course consists of carefully designed modules giving you an in-depth understanding of the essential elements of contemporary media, including different television genres, popular drama, news, radio, print, public relations and corporate and educational forms through differing practical approaches. You will learn th essential technical skills of self-shooting, editing and directing as well as the role of press, PR and marketing.
You will have the opportunity to choose from either an industry placement within an organisation, or a professional practice module where you will produce a piece of media text, for example a television or radio production.
Further information about the Media and Film Studies department.
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About this course
You should have a good Honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject (eg. Media, Communications, PR, Journalism), but candidates with first degrees in other Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts and Business subjects will also be considered
Substantial relevant experience or professional qualifications can substitute for graduate status
You should also have a good standard of written and spoken English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
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Subjects
- Media
- Industry
- Radio
Course programme
Typical modules may include:
- Contemporary Media
- Independent Project
- Industry Placement
- Theory and History/Industry and Practice
- Research Methods
- Professional Practice
Contemporary Media