Media Studies
Vocational qualification
In Roby
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Roby
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Duration
2 Years
You will experience an exciting mixture of practical production work and classroom-based study, involving the main areas of TV broadcasting, film, music industry and magazines. In year 1 you will produce one media production, for example a short filmextract or pages of a teen magazine. In year 2 you will develop your own media interests in more depth with a free choice for coursework, ie music.
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About this course
5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, usually including English and Maths.
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Course programme
Media Studies
Course Description
You will experience an exciting mixture of practical production work and classroom-based study, involving the main areas of TV broadcasting, film, music industry and magazines. In year 1 you will produce one media production, for example a short filmextract or pages of a teen magazine. In year 2 you will develop your own media interests in more depth with a free choice for coursework, ie music video, animation, radio soap, film short. Class meets for 5 hours per week.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, usually including English and Maths.
Modules Studied:
- Media Production Foundation, Analysis of Media Programmes (AS)
- Audiences and Industries (AS)
- Media Production Advanced (A2)
- Media Issues and Debates (A2)
- Critical Research Study (A2)
Awarding Body: OCR
Level: L3
Duration: 2 years
Attendance Modes: Day
Assessment: There are project-based assignments (ie producing videos and CDs),ongoing portfolio assessments, and a Final Major Project. Practical skills in video and sound production. DTP and editing, writing and research skills.
Progression Routes: University study in Media is a very popular degree option.
Costs: Contact college for fees
Campus: Roby
Media Studies