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Communication and Media Production
FETAC Award (Level 5 – EMPXX), Higher National Diploma, BA (Hons)This three year course provides a comprehensive study of the communication and media production business. The course is conducted in a relaxed yet stimulating environment and has both practical and academic dimensions. Students can gain“hands on” skills and emphasis is on production of high quality media. Access to the most modern equipment enables students to reach professional production standards.
Course Content
YEAR 1
TV production, Photography, Radio Production, Media
Studies, Sociology, Computer Studies, Thinking
Otherwis, Communications.
YEAR 2
Television Studies, Computers, Film Studies, Sound
Production, Photography,
Production Practices, Research Techniques, Web Authoring.
YEAR 3
Specialisation in one of:
Photography, Sound Production, Television Production.
PLUS
Dissertation, Web Authoring, Music, TV and Sound Engineering,
Work Placement
CERTIFICATION
FETAC Level 5, Higher National Diploma, BA (Hons).
DURATION
3 Years
ENTRY Requirements
Leaving Certificate (including LCA) and interview (with portfolio). Mature Students are also actively encouraged.
Career Opportunities
Radio and Sound Recording, Music Business, Advertising and Public Relations, Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Professional Photography, Television Production and Broadcast, Webcasting, TV Graphics, Multimedia, Film Production, Digital Imaging, Publishing, Post Production, Sound for Film and Tv.
College links
Progression to the final year of the BA (Hons) Media, at the University of Wolverhampton, University of Central Lanchashire and a number of UK Universities.