Full Time National Diploma in Media (Moving Image)

Vocational qualification

In Paignton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Paignton

The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to three A levels and will be studied on a full time basis. It encourages and stimulates student achievement through innovative learning and assessment styles, by focusing on the applied knowledge and understanding required by Media Industries. The BTEC National Diploma consists of 18 units of study and provides for specialism in the following areas. Four.

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Location

Start date

Paignton (Devon)
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South Devon College Vantage Point Long Road, TQ4 7EJ

Start date

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About this course

At least one of the following:
A BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in a related subject.
An Intermediate GNVQ in a related subject.
At least 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C
Appropriate work experience.

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National Diploma in Media (Moving Image)

What will I be learning?

The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to three A levels and will be studied on a full time basis. It encourages and stimulates student achievement through innovative learning and assessment styles, by focusing on the applied knowledge and understanding required by Media Industries. The BTEC National Diploma consists of 18 units of study and provides for specialism in the following areas.
Four core units
Understanding the Media
Research Techniques
Media Skills Workshop
Professional Practice in the Media Industry
Four compulsory specialist units
Production Management
Professional Brief
Pre-Production Techniques
Understanding Video Technology
Select ten further specialist units:
Film Studies
Shooting Single Camera Drama
Video Editing
Sound on Screen
Documentary Media
Music Video Production
Advertising
2d Animation
Experimental Film

How will I learn?

In each unit you will be given practical and written assignments
which will be graded at pass, merit and distinction level. Later in the
course you will have a final major project to pull together all of the
knowledge and skills you have developed. The lessons are a mixture
of taught classes, presentations, demonstrations and workshops.

What else might I want to know?

You may be required to provide or purchase some media storage materials. The Media Section offers a variety of voluntary trips, residentials and visits to media companies and screenings.

What can I do afterwards?

The BTEC National Diploma prepares students for direct entry into employment or for progression to Higher Education at Universities or at South Devon College. After successful completion of the course students may choose to specialise on further courses in areas as varied as film making; advertising; film editing; broadcast journalism or media studies. Specialist career advice in the media will be provided.

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Course Code: ND3MED1F

Full Time National Diploma in Media (Moving Image)

Price on request