Foundation Degree (Arts

This course is run in partnership with the Univeristy of Wolverhampton at Wolverhampton City Campus and Paget Road Campus of City of Wolverhampton College.

It is a 2 year, full-time or 2 to 3 year part-time course (UCAS code: P500FdA/BJour).

This Foundation Degree:

·equips you with the broad range of technical and research skills needed to work in the digital communications industry.
·Acquire digital production skills using industry-standard edit facilities and a well-equipped TV and radio studio in the Universitiy's brand new Technology Centre
·Benefit from a strong practical emphasis on production, including tasks such as producing a short news sequence, as well as professional placements with local media centres and businesses
·Opportunity to progress to courses including Digital Media, and Media and Communication Studies usually following a third year of study.

Entry Requirements
·80-140 points including a minimum of 60 points from one or more full 6-unit awards or one full 12-unit award
·You should have GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above or Key Skills Communication and Application of Number at Level Two
·If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience - check out the UCAS tariff conversion table via the UCAS website

You can also check the University general entry requirements for undergraduate applicants page College Contact: Elke Theissl (01902 317645) University Contact: Paul Brighton (01902 321000)
Course Content
Typical modules may includeYear 1
·Academic Research and Writing
·Audio and Visual Literacy
·Broadcast Research
·Digital Production Skills
·Writing and Presentation Skills

Year 2
·Creative Digital Production Skills
·News, Content, Industry and Audiences
·Professional Practice Placement
·Project Management
·Reflective Practice in Broadcasting

How will I be assessed?
100% course work. Assessment in accordance with University regulations.
What can I do next?
Successful completion of this course allows progression on to the following courses:
·NCTJ full/time or part/time (Industry Qualification)
·BA (Hons) Journalism and Editorial Design (Bachelors Degree)
·FD (Arts) Broadcast Journalism (Foundation Degree)

Acceptance on the above course is subject to an interview and/or aptitude test.
Additional costs