Film, Television & Radio - City of Stoke-on-Trent College Sixth Form College

Course Overview

This course is for people who want to focus on the research, analysis and practice of film, TV and radio production. The Foundation Year will train you in a variety of media platforms and prepare you for progression onto the BA (Hons).

The BA (Hons) will give you a solid understanding of the critical and production elements of film and broadcasting. It is ideal if you want to gain skills in order to work in film, television or radio. You’ll also be given the opportunity to specialise in an area of the entertainment industry as you progress through your degree.

Degree Timetable

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Course Content

The Film, Television and Radio Foundation Year is made up of 5 modules:

Ideas Generation and Problem-solving for Media
Imaging/Production Skills for Media
Major Media Project
Team Project in Media
Theory and Practice in Media

Academic Commitment

Foundation year of 4-year full-time course.

Teaching will take place at the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College and amounts to 13.5 hours per week. To support your development, you will also be expected to undertake 23 hours, per week, of independent study.

Study & ASSESSMENT

To give you a thorough grounding in essential media techniques, and to support your personal development, you will be taught using diverse methods, which include: independent and group studio practice, technical demonstrations, tutorials, group critiques, lectures and seminars.

During the Foundation Year you will be assessed via a range of means including: presentations, practical, creative and technical projects, and written assignments.

Where Courses Become Careers

After successfully completing the Film, Television & Radio Foundation Year you will progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree programme at Staffordshire University. Course options include:

English Literature and Creative Writing
Film, Television and Radio
Film and Media Production
Journalism and Digital Media
Games PR and Community Management
Sports Journalism

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants will typically have 48 UCAS points, made up of Level 3 equivalent qualifications, including A Level and BTEC courses. However, we welcome applications from people with a variety of qualifications, skills and experience. Each application will be assessed on their individual merits.