Part Time Media Creative Sound and Vision

Media (Creative Sound and Vision) BTEC (Edexcel) Higher National Certificate

Level: Level 4

Course content:
This highly practical course is aimed at those interested in film and video making. The course encourages experimentation and creative development. It includes all aspects of digital video and 16mm film making with a strong emphasis on the use of sound. There is both digital and analogue editing using Final Cut Pro and Steenbeck editing tables.
This course provides a foundation in aspects of the moving image and sound, to allow students to understand current developments and deal with changes in technology. It will enable learners to develop a portfolio of work which can be shown to potential employers or higher educational establishments.
The course comprises of ten units, the majority of which are practical. Units
-Contextual Studies
-Media Industries
-Research Techniques
-Media Project
-Production Management
-Camera and Lighting Workshop
-Video Editing
-Director
-Radio Documentary
-Sound for the Moving Image

Course Structure:
This course is taught over two days (including one evening). The number of guided learning hours is 12.5 per week. One hour per week is dedicated to tutorials and two hours per week are for contextual studies. The remaining time is devoted to practical teaching and learning.

Course resources:
Cameras (16mm and digital), editing (Steenbecks and Final Cut Pro), studio with lighting facilities for film and video, radio studio

Assessment:
Assessment of knowledge and understanding occurs through a number of practical and written assignments. Students are given written and verbal feedback and action points to help them to develop their work.

Next step:
Progression into employment, university, other specialist courses at STC

How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview.

Fees Info
If you are studying for a Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma qualification the rules regarding tuition fees have now changed, and you may have to pay for your own tuition fees. For further details please seeEquivalent or Lower Qualifications (ELQs) and Tuition Fees on our higher education fees information page.

When and Where

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  This course is: Part time day
  
  Length: 36 weeks
  
  Start Date: September
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: N/A
  
  Tuition Fees: Please ask

Entry Requirement:
This course is for students 19 years old and over. Students must be over 18 years old. They should normally have 2 A levels or another level 3 qualification, preferably in a related subject. Some knowledge or experience of lens based media or arts subject is useful, especially in the case of mature students without qualifications. Students should also have a portfolio of completed work or work in progress. All students must have an interview with one or more members of the course team. Potential students must demonstrate an enthusiasm for the subject, a willingness to study outside the course hours as well as a commitment to the course