First Diploma Media, Photography and Graphics
Course
In Preston
Price on request
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Preston
Filming. Advertising. Photography. Graphic Design. Media
Facilities
Location
Start date
Preston
(Lancashire)
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Moor Park Avenue,, PR1 6AS
Start date
On request
About this course
Minimum of 28 GCSE points.
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Course programme
First Diploma Media, Photography and Graphics
Course ID:
PC03321
Academy:
Visual and Performing Arts
Introduction:
This course allows students to study filming, advertising, photography, graphic design and media. It contains both practical and theory units
Study Mode & Location:
This is a full-time course based at Park Campus, Moor Park Avenue, Preston.
Course Content:
- Filming
- Advertising
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Media
Assessment:
Written assignements and portfolios.
Careers & Progression Opportunities:
You may progress to the BTEC National Diploma in either Media, Photography or Graphic Design.
How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.
Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:
GCSE Grades
- A* = 8 points
- A = 7 points
- B = 6 points
- C = 5 points
- D = 4 points
- E = 3 points
- F = 2 points
- G = 1 point
(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).
GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
- Distinction = 8 points
- Merit = 6 points
- Pass = 4 points
GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
- Distinction = 14 points
- Merit = 12 points
- Pass = 10 points
Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)
- Distinction = 28 points
- Merit = 24 points
- Pass = 20 points
NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).
Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.
First Diploma Media, Photography and Graphics
Price on request