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Solent’s foundation year in media offers students a stimulating introduction to both the study of media and the production of media content.
The Foundation Year in Media provides you with the opportunity to develop technical, creative and academic skills across a range of media platforms including graphic design, video production, digital photography and blogging. You will be encouraged to situate your own media production within established traditions and styles whilst beginning to identify your own storytelling voice and signature style. You will lastly be introduced to t...
Solent’s foundation year in media offers students a stimulating introduction to both the study of media and the production of media content.<br/><br/>The Foundation Year in Media provides you with the opportunity to develop technical, creative and academic skills across a range of media platforms including graphic design, video production, digital photography and blogging. You will be encouraged to situate your own media production within established traditions and styles whilst beginning to identify your own storytelling voice and signature style. You will lastly be introduced to the significance of the creative industries within the UK economy and will be encouraged to begin positioning yourself within this growing and exciting, but competitive sector.<br/><br/>Understanding that students are joining the Foundation Year from a range of previous experiences, the course is specifically designed to acclimatise students to the university experience. For the first six weeks you will study just one unit ‘Belonging’ which is delivered intensively by the teaching team and is tailored to help build a sense of course community and ease you into university life. Thereafter units are added so that by the second semester the Foundation structure reflects the experience you can expect on the media-related degree programme of your choosing.<br/><br/>Face-to-face academic support is available throughout, and is complemented by 24/7 access to the University’s virtual learning environment. Teaching is tailored to individual needs by the dedicated course team.<br/><br/>o support learning, students have access to Solent’s industry-standard media production facilities.<br/><br/>**What does this course lead to?**<br/>Upon successful completion of the foundation year in media, you can progress onto the BA (Hons) Television Production course.<br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>This foundation year is designed to help you build basic media making skills ahead of starting a full undergraduate media-related degree at Solent.<br/><br/>Typical candidates either haven’t yet met the entry requirements needed to start on the first year of an undergraduate course or have spent time away from education.
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Solent is also home to a vibrant student community....
Want to start building your future? Solent University offers career-focused courses, exciting opportunities and industry insights to help you launch the start of a successful career. <br/><br/>Employability is Solent's no. 1 priority. State-of-the-art facilities are all built with your career in mind, including: the acclaimed Warsash Maritime Academy, the £28m Solent Sports Complex (which includes advanced sports science labs), high-tech animation and 3D modelling studios, and applied mechanics & advanced composites labs. <br/><br/>Solent is also home to a vibrant student community. Located in Southampton, beautiful beaches, a thriving nightlife, and tonnes of trendy restaurants are all yours to discover! And, as one of the most affordable student cities in the UK, you can do it all on a budget. With an enormous range of student-led societies, ranging from extreme sports to digital arts, you're bound to find your tribe at Solent. <br/><br/>Register your interest now to start your Solent story.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
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Main Site
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Course Code
TP03
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff48 A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. We will consider mature students who have not recently undertaken a formal course of study at A-level, or equivalent, but can demonstrate relevant work or voluntary experience, that's indicative of their ability to complete the course successfully. We will also consider overseas applicants in an equivalent situation to UK students as outlined above, and who have been taught in English or have IELTS 5.5, or equivalent. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Please contact us for further details. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)ASOCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaPPP Extended ProjectWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaPearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)OCR Cambridge Technical CertificatePearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateAQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)PPP AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)A levelD,D T Level |
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