02.02 Capital intelectual

Course code: TBC Duration: 2 years

Awarding/validation body: Edexcel Entry requirements: You should have met

one of the following entry requirements and attended a successful interview with satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance:

• Portfolio of artwork and/or a show reel containing examples of film or animation • 4 GCSEs at grades A* to C

• BTEC First Diploma in Art, Design or Media • Other recognised UK/Overseas related FE

Level 2 qualifications

You will be required to undertake an initial assessment at the appropriate level.

How will I be assessed? Written and practical

assessment (including a final major project).

What’s involved? You will gain an understanding

of camera techniques, lighting, directing and pre and post production through our TV studio and digital editing suites that include industry standard Mac hardware and Adobe Final Cut Pro software. You will have the opportunity to extend your experience in areas such as mixing live action and animated content in our green screen facilities and editing sound in our extensive recording and audio studios.

In addition to studying Functional Skills, the subjects covered will include: • Pre-production techniques • Film and video editing techniques • Understanding video technology • Single camera techniques • Multi-camera techniques • Film studies • Video installation • Writing for television and video • Audio production processes • Television and video studies Level

3

3

BteC level 3 in

Graphic Design

Entry requirements: You should have met

one of the following entry requirements and attended a successful interview with satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance:

• Portfolio of artwork • 4 GCSEs at grades A* to C • BTEC First Certificate/Diploma in Art and Design • GNVQ Intermediate in Art and Design • Other recognised UK/overseas related FE Level 2 awards

You will be required to undertake an initial assessment at the appropriate level.

How will I be assessed? Written and practical

assessment (including a final major project).

What’s involved? This is a broad-based Graphic

Design course consisting of eighteen units. This course is for you if you want to learn the essential techniques and skills needed to pursue a career in graphic design, advertising or media. In addition to studying Functional Skills, the subjects covered include:

• Advertising contextual studies • Design methodology • Desktop publishing drawing development • Graphic image making • Information graphics • Professional studio practice • Three-dimensional studies • Typography BteC level 3 in

Music Performance/

Technology

Entry requirements: You should have met

one of the following entry requirements and attended a successful interview with satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance:

• Audition • 4 GCSEs at grades A* to C • BTEC First Certificate/Diploma in a related subject • GNVQ Intermediate in Performing Arts • Other recognised UK/overseas related FE Level 2 awards

You will also be required to undertake an initial assessment at the appropriate level.

How will I be assessed? Written and practical

assessment (including a final major project).

What’s involved? This course will develop your

skills in music production and recording; it also includes a focus on live performance and composition. The practical work will relate to a range of equipment used in both the studio and in live situations and there will be both studio projects and professional level performances. The course can accommodate instrumentalists and vocalists and the students’ individual development in these areas is addressed as part of the course. In addition to studying Functional Skills, the subjects covered include:

• Audio engineering • Computer music systems • Improvising music • Introduction to acoustics • Operating live sound • Music sequencing and software • Music and society • Music technology in performance • Sound creation and manipulation • Creating and marketing a music product • The freelance world for musicians Level

3

3

visual and Performing arts and media

BteC level 3 in

Performing Arts:

Performance/Dance

Entry requirements: You should have met

one of the following entry requirements and attended a successful audition and interview with satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance:

• Audition • 4 GCSEs at grades A* to C • BTEC First Certificate/Diploma in Performing Arts • GNVQ Intermediate in Performing Arts • Other recognised UK/overseas related FE Level 2 awards

You will also be required to undertake an initial assessment at the appropriate level.

How will I be assessed? Written and practical

assessment (including a final major project).

What’s involved? This course will suit you if you

wish to train for professional work as a performer in dance and drama. It will provide you with the skills needed to move, sing and act on the stage and will be good preparation for studying dance or drama at university or specialist dance or drama schools. The course is geared to practical and vocational work, which will establish basic skills and good working practice for performers as well as seeking to develop your experience and imagination in performance.

In addition to studying Functional Skills, the subjects covered include:

• Acting • Contemporary dance • Film and TV acting • Jazz dance • Musical theatre performance • Performance workshop • Performing arts business diPloma in foundation StudieS

Art and Design

Course code: 1024 Duration: 1 year

Awarding/validation body: Edexcel/London

Qualifications

Entry requirements: You should have met one

of the following entry requirements and attended a successful interview with a portfolio of work and satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance: • Portfolio of artwork

• The achievement of a minimum of 40 UCAS points from AS/A Level, ASVCE/AVCE (Vocational AS/A Level and Double Award), BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma award(s) in Art and Design or related subjects and Adult/Functional Skills awards

• Access award in Art and Design • Other recognised UK/overseas related

FE Level 3 awards

If your requirements do not conform to the standard entry requirements detailed above you will be considered on merit. We will take into account any relevant experience you have had, and will give full recognition to the principle of Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (APEL).

You will be required to undertake an initial assessment at the appropriate level.

How will I be assessed? Written and practical

assessment (including a final major project and exhibition).

What’s involved? This course is designed to equip

you with a relevant portfolio of artwork and the knowledge and experience required to progress to higher education Art and Design courses.

In addition to studying Functional Skills, the specialist pathways offered include: • Fashion/textiles

• Fine art

• Graphic visual communication/illustration

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