HND Diploma in Creative Media Production

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1 HND Diploma in Creative Media Production Level 5 NEW UNIVERSITY CENTRE 2016/17

2 About this course The Creative and Cultural sector of the UK Economy is an area of rapid growth both locally and nationally, with occupations including animation, advertising and marketing communications, fashion and textiles, film, games, photo imaging, publishing, radio, T.V and VFX. The Higher National course in Creative Media Production is specifically designed for this industry, which by default requires a multi-skilled workforce. You will engage with a wide range of traditional media, broadcast and narrowcast technologies, including the Sony Award nominated community radio station KCC Live (99.8FM) based on the College premises. Flexible delivery models allow for one or two year study on a full-time or parttime basis. More than just a course! The creative and cultural industries is the fastest-growing part of the UK economy. The creative skillset website ( courses) identifies a wide ranging sector that includes advertising and marketing communications, animation, fashion and textiles, film, games, photo imaging, publishing, radio, T.V and VFX. The Higher National course in Creative Media Production covers some of these sectors and is specifically designed for a wide reaching industry that by default now requires a multiskilled workforce. It will provide you with opportunities to engage with a wide range of traditional media, broadcast and narrowcast technologies and techniques. This deliberately diverse course aims to equip you with many of the skills and experiences that you will need to work across many of the creative and cultural industries. The digital and creative sector is expected to need 1.2 million new workers across the UK by In the locality, the demand for skilled labour is forecast to create a further 4000 jobs by This course has been designed to support the Liverpool City Region priorities for growth and employment and further details can be located on the Higher Education section on the College s website. The development of Employability Skills is a key thread running throughout the course. It offers a strong, sector-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding. Your unique experience will include: Sony Award nominated community radio station KCC Live (99.8FM) on the College premises Industry standard media studio to produce and edit live broadcasts Real life assignment briefs designed with employers Flexible entry with September and February intakes

3 Length of study Full Time: 240 credits (120 credits in each year) where you will be expected to attend College over 2/3 days per week. Significant additional study will be required outside College hours to be successful on this programme. You can also start your programme in September or February. What will I study? (Year 1) Contextual Studies for Creative Media Production Research Techniques for Creative Media Production Practical Skills for Moving Image Production Radio Commercial Production Development and Techniques of Film and Video Editing Promotional Video Production Animation Techniques Page Design and Layout for Newspapers and Magazines (Year 2) Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation Special Subject Investigation for Creative Media Production Radio Drama Production Sound Design for Moving Image Production 3D Character Animation for Computer Games Computer Game Design Techniques Human-Computer Interfaces for Computer Games Radio Station Management

4 What skills will I develop? The course has been designed to enable you to develop the following skills during the programme of study: the desire to set high standards of achievement for self and others the ability to work to deadlines without sacrificing quality the ability to work independently and solve complex problems the ability to apply subject knowledge and skills to unfamiliar objectives and problems the ability to think independently and apply theoretical understanding to objectives and problems the ability to analyse, summarise and synthesise information critically and to engage in constructive debate with specialists and non-specialists alike the ability to recognise and to make effective use of the interdisciplinary nature of media activity and production the ability to understand professional codes of conduct and to work to them the ability to recognise and act upon moral, ethical and social issues when working. How will I be assessed? Assessment methods include: Case Studies Reports and written assignments Oral presentations Practical Assessments Individual project work Data analysis Portfolios of evidence All successfully completed units are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. Each grade achieves points with the final qualification grade dependent on the accumulation of these points.

5 Entry Requirements You will need to be 18 years of age on or before 31st August of the academic year that the programme commences to complete the programme. Admission to the programme in 2016/17 would normally be on the basis of you possessing attainment from a previous course of study, and/or relevant experience, which may be ascertained by the following:- A minimum of 120 UCAS points which may be gained from the following qualifications or combinations of qualifications: GCE A Level or AS level passes BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas, Diploma or Extended Diploma A Diploma or equivalent such as NVQ, GNVQ, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Certificate of Education An Access to HE Course Any other relevant international qualifications You can find out how many points your qualifications are awarded by using the UCAS Tariff look-up tables on the UCAS website. In addition, GCSE Maths and English Language (Grade C or above), or equivalent is required. We also welcome students with relevant work experience subject to a successful interview. Due to the practical nature of the course, you may be asked to bring a digital portfolio of evidence to the interview stage. All learners who are non-native English speakers or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, will need to demonstrate capability in English (IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.0 being awarded on individual sections). What can I do after this course? Learners who have achieved the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Creative Media Production (QCF) should be able to progress to the final year of a degree programme in Creative Media Production, or to employment in the media sector. How do I apply? To apply for a full-time programme, you must apply through the University & Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) using the institution code F96. You can apply directly to KCC for part-time options. For more information visit the Higher Education section of the College s website.

6 Equipment and additional costs There are additional costs for the programme that you need to be aware of and these are broken down into the following (approximate costs in brackets) Year One Key textbooks (for personal use in addition to the texts and e-journals provided) - 0 Equipment although College facilities are available, to ensure that there is sufficient scope for independent study, you will need access to a high specification laptop/ computer with a Windows operating system and dedicated graphics card (approximate cost between ) Adobe/Premier student licence - currently costing per month Consumables - 40 Educational visits Employability enhancement courses* - 80 Year Two Key textbooks (for personal use in addition to the texts and e-journals provided) - 0 Equipment - 0 Adobe/Premier student licence - currently costing per month Consumables - 40 Educational visits Employability enhancement courses* - 80 *Short courses that are available as an option on Wednesday afternoons to enhance employability.

7 Additional information including fees All courses commence week commencing 28/09/16. The tuition fees for the HND are 5500 per year. Key points regarding Tuition Fees: If you never earn more than 21,000 per year, you never pay anything back. If you stop earning more than 21,000 at any time your payment stops. If you wish, you can repay your loan in full at any time with no penalties added. Your employer can pay part of the fees, with you paying the rest through a loan. If you don t pay off the loan within 30 years, the Government will write off the outstanding amount. Further Information on how to access Higher Education loans and bursaries can be located on the Higher Education section on the College s website Whilst every effort is made to keep our information up to date, courses can be subject to change, although all content in this prospectus is correct at the time of print. Knowsley Community College reserves the right to amend, add or remove courses and does not accept liability for inaccuracies, and this prospectus is not legally binding or contractual.

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