This course will provide you with a broad, basic introduction to Media skills. It will give you the opportunity to sample a wide variety of techniques and processes in order to help you formulate ideas and decide which area of Media you might wish to pursue. It is equivalent to 4 GCSE’s grade A*-C.
WHAT WILL I DO
During the course you will learn Film & Video Making, Web Design, Print, Advertising, and Photography. You will complete a series of practical projects using a these media, looking at the techniques and processes. You will learn about how media is produced and how the industry works. You will develop the fundamental research skills that underlie all media production, gain a basic understanding of employment opportunities and working practice in the media industry and develop an understanding of how media products are constructed for specific audience or markets.
There are no examinations on this course, instead you will be graded on each project and these marks will add together to give you your final grade. You will also be expected to study English and Mathematics Functional Skills.
As a Media student you will have access to all of our Art, Design & Media facilities, which include dedicated studios for Art & Design, Ceramics and Print. A Film & Television Studio and Video Editing Suites. A Photography Studio, Black & White Dark Room, Developing Suite and Apple Mac Suites.
This course is studied full-time for one academic year, normally from September to the following June.
4 GCSE’s at grade D-G, and a portfolio of work which demonstrates your enthusiasm for the subject. You should also have a good school reference, including a good attendance record, which you should bring with you to your interview.
You must also pass a diagnostic screener in English at Level 1.
Successful completion of the course to a Merit or Distinction level would allow you to progress to the BTEC Level 3 Qualifications in Creative Media Production.
Should you decide to enter the world of employment this course is the equivalent of 4 GCSE’s at grade A*-C.
Full time Courses are free for those who are under 19 on 31 August of the year they start their course. For others, fees may vary depending on personal circumstances. Please enquire for details.
In 2010/11 this will not exceed £700.00.
International and EU Students, please contact the International Office on +44 (0)1205 313212 or enquiry@boston.ac.uk for details on Fees.
There is a studio fee of £30.00, payable by November, and you may be asked to pay for educational visits. You will also be expected to provide your own personal media materials e.g. mini DV tapes, SD cards, external hard drives, camera film, printing costs.
Where courses last for more than one year, only the first year’s fees are shown.
You can apply for this course by applying online, by filling out an application form from the College prospectus or by contacting the Information Officer on 01205 313218 for further information.
The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.