Establish production, theory and professional skills in a range of media COURSE FACTS

Faculty Birmingham School of Media

Application Apply through UCAS Institution Code: B25 / Course Code: 39PP

Location South Birmingham College

Duration Full Time: 2 years

WHY CHOOSE US?

• Birmingham school of Media strongly believes in practically applying theory to real-life situations; we are fortunate to have very strong links with employers in the media industry who see great value in our approach.

• Students have benefited from working with a wide range of organisations including BSkyB, BBC, Maverick Television and Endemol.

• On the production side, you develop vital skills in television and video production, radio presentation and production, photography, desktop publishing, journalism and multimedia production.

• The University is a Skillset Media Academy - one of only 23 academies across the UK, and the only one in the West Midlands, chosen to help develop a new wave of media talent.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A good portfolio, plus one of the following: • 120 tariff points • BTEC National Diploma with 2 merits or distinctions • Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) • An International Baccalaureate with 24 points • An equivalent qualification or experience

FEES AND FUNDING (2012/13)

Full Time UK/EU students: £6,000 For further information about our 2012 fees, see our FAQ section at www.bcu.ac.uk/fees2012faqs

Media, Communication & Production HND

COURSE DETAILS

Birmingham City University, Birmingham School of Media, City North Campus Franchise Street, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2SU Tel: +44 (0)121 331 5595 Email: media@bcu.ac.uk www.bcu.ac.uk/media

COURSE OVERVIEW This Media & Communication HND course is intended to establish skills and knowledge in a range of media as a basis for further study or employment in some aspect of the media and communication industries. The course covers production, theoretical and professional aspects of media study.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO STUDY? This course aims to develop students’ skills in media vocational areas and to develop understanding of issues central to the media industries, their products and their audiences. The course content includes: Contextual studies; Media project; Communication and research; Digital imaging; Video production; Radio production; Film and TV studies; New media

ABOUT SOUTH BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE With over 25,000 student enrolments, South Birmingham College is one of the largest and most successful colleges of Further Education in the UK. South Birmingham College has received one of the highest national accolades having been given Beacon College Status. The award is given by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service on the recommendation of Ofsted and the Skills Funding Agency to outstanding learning providers who promote, pursue and achieve excellence.

WHY STUDY FURTHER EDUCATION AT THE COLLEGE? By choosing to study a higher education qualification you will benefit from being able to study locally in smaller class sizes than a University, at a lower cost. The good news is that you will still be able to progress onto a full degree programme in the second or final year. You will complete your studies at the college but you will be enrolled with the University and have access to all the facilities and services of both the College and the University as well as receiving your qualification from the University.

WHY STUDY MEDIA IN BIRMINGHAM? Britain’s second city is simply buzzing with creative energy, and with one of the biggest media communities outside London, the possibilities here are limitless. At the heart of the community lies the Custard Factory, a well-established arts and media centre which houses more than 100 media companies, including young creative companies, galleries, fine artists and independent shops. The city centre is home to the BBC’s major television centre, while just a short drive away at Selly Oak, top BBC dramas such as Dalziel and Pascoe and Doctors are filmed. ITV Central is also located in Birmingham and number of independent production companies have also made their home in here, including Maverick Television (How to Look Good Naked) and North One (Fifth Gear, The Gadget Show).

MODULES STUDIED

The HND Media & Communication course consists of five modules: • Broadcast Production • Publication Production • History and Structure of the Media • Media Texts and Cultural Contexts • Professional Studies The production side introduces and develops skills in television and video production, radio presentation and production, photography, desktop publishing, journalism and multimedia production.

ASSESSMENT

Teaching methods include theory and practical workshop sessions, lectures, seminars and tutorials. Methods of assessment include examination and coursework. The Professional Studies element of the course involves work with media organisations and students have to spend two weeks in a media production business.

FURTHER STUDY

Course graduates have the opportunity to progress onto the second year of the BA (Hons) Media and Communication at Birmingham City University - if you pass all 16 modules and gain Merit grades in at least 12 of them - where the course offers a high level of flexibility, with the choice of nine degrees with eight different specialisms: Journalism, Media Photography, Music Industries, Public Relations, Radio, Television, Web and New Media, Events and Exhibition Industries.

EMPLOYABILITY

Areas of employability after your studies iclude: journalism, press and public relations, video and television production and presentation, radio presentation, publishing, photography and much more.