Course Details
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NC Media Production

SCQF Level 6

This introductory course allows students to develop core practical and academic skills, create a portfolio and gain the entry qualifications to move onto higher level courses. It is based on the analysis, design and creation of practical products and projects, in the key areas of Television, Radio and Journalism. In addition to the production of traditional media you will explore the expanding world of interactivity through the use of digital technologies.

What You Study

  • Television and Video Production
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Photography
  • Multimedia Design and Construction
  • Journalism
  • Media Analysis

Practical Projects

This course provides an opportunity to explore a variety of media in a creative way, including creating and publishing a magazine, making various styles of radio and television programmes and designing and constructing interactive products.

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time

Entry Requirements

4 Standard Grades, including English, at Grade 3 or above

Further Study

  • HNC Radio Broadcasting
  • HNC/D Creative Industries: Television (Years 1 and 2 of BA Interactive Media: Television)
  • HNC/D Practical Journalism

Career Opportunities

Students are encouraged to develop their skills further on an advanced course, in order to maximise future employment options.

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) course full
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) course full
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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