Access to Higher Education: Media and Journalism - Full-time
Course outline
With the world of media and journalism continuing to expand into exciting new areas, this is a fantastic course for those who want to pursue their talents in this field further at university.
You’ll learn a whole range of media and digital technologies and their application in the workplace, including:
- Animation
- Graphics
- Journalism and Creative Writing
- Video production
- Writing for TV and film
You can expect lots of practical training combined with both practical and written assignments. You will develop your writing skills and expand your computer software knowledge including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and InDesign.
As you study this course you will build confidence and develop your study skills, including:
- Reading and interpreting information
- Producing written communications
- Time management and organisational skills
- Problem solving
At the end of the year you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit your work to the public at one of our end of year showcases.
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Location:
The Lace Market
Nottingham NG1 1NG |
Date:Start: 9th September 2019 |
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Course code: C000302 / Q001830 |
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| Qualification | CAVA Access to HE Diploma |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements | As the majority of our Access students are returning to learning as adults, we consider a range of experience when accepting students onto an Access programme. All students will be assessed to see what level they are learning at, particularly the level of English and maths skills, as these will be key to success whilst on a programme at Nottingham College. Your experience and level of study will be assessed at interview and this will determine your offer of a place at College. The standard entry requirements for a level 3 programme at the College is:
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths may be used as an equivalent for GCSE Maths. If you have GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Level 2 in English you may undertake an initial assessment to determine your level of English. It is not possible to study both GCSE English and Maths on this course. |
| Assessment | Learning is assessed in a variety of methods to prepare you to study at university. This may include an extended essay, timed assessments under controlled conditions and report writing. |
| Progression | Choose to follow with degree-level study in:
or another creative media subject area |
| Additional information | Check out our Financial Help page for information on fees and funding for students aged 19 and over! |
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