Course summary
The course is an excellent opportunity to expand a career in creative media production. it covers a variety of visual communications, as you’ll further develop skills in film and TV production and theory. You’ll also investigate filmic texts, using the appropriate terminology and the language in relation to film and media through coursework assessed assignments. All projects are simulated with the intention of replicating industry standards of practice. The Higher National in the course also provides a range of progression opportunities for students, including routes into employment and topping up their study to a full degree. You will be able to work practically in small groups or on their own to create:
- Documentaries
- Sound in Media
- Short Films
- Film Criticism
- Video Essay
- Training for a range of careers in the media sector and its support industries.
- Opportunities to gain a nationally recognised qualification to enter employment in the media sector or progress to higher qualification in media production.
- Develop a range of higher-level skills, techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
- Transferable skills that will enable you to progress and move within the media sector.
- Working with clients to produce a range of productions.
- Regular talks from people in industry (Freelance producers/directors, Spotify, BBC 3 editors, Screen Skills and many more)
- BBC and Royal Television Society connections.
- Create Central links - The main creative body for the West Midlands funded by the Lord Mayor.
- CREW Birmingham connections.
- Opportunities to work on real sets.
- Opportunities to have placements in industry.
- Networking events to meet like minded creatives.
- Masterclasses from industry.
Modules
Course Content You will partake in the following units during the course: Advanced Film Production Studies. Personal Professional Development. Film Criticism. Collaborative Project. Sound for Media Products. Documentary. Videography (Final Major Project).
Assessment method
Assessment is continuous and is based on assignments, group projects, lectures, workshops and summative and formative tasks. Knowledge and understanding of a subject is often developed Through lectures and workshops as well through real life work experiences. Students are encouraged to further their own learning and to push themselves to try new things. Intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and problem solving may be demonstrated and applied through active learning via formative tasks and summative assignments and projects. Practical skills assessment involves practical demonstration through processes and final outcomes & projects. Transferable skills are readily convertible to employment and other contexts, such as in a problem solving, working effectively as part of team or meeting the needs of client etc. These often address wider skills such as written communication (developed and assessed through essays or reports and evaluations; oral skills through presentations in seminars). Both written and verbal feedback is given.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 3P1P
- Institution code:
- W12
- Campus name:
- Walsall College
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
GCSE Maths – grade C/4 GCSE English Language– grade C/4 Functional skill Level 2 Maths and English No international applications. Also required: Applications to all FT UG must be made through UCAS. If you only wish to apply to this college, please contact us and we will process your UCAS application. Related work experience will be considered for mature applicants. All applicants will be required to sit an initial assessment and attend an interview, and may be required to sit a written exam. Points of entry: Year 1 (HNC). Campus: Wisemore Campus (Main Site). Students must provide a portfolio of work at interview - can be phyical or digital.
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Interview
Basic and Key Skill Builder Assessment (BKSB)
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £6000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £6000 | Whole course |
Wales | £6000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Walsall College
Littleton Street West
Walsall
WS2 8ES