This is a guide to the courses that we offer. For up-to-date information visit
Media Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Creative
Media Production (MED30207) This course covers the practical skills required to work in the television, video and fi lm industries as well as core theoretical knowledge. Over the two years you will shoot and edit your own videos using Final Cut HD to complete a range of creative and semi-professional production briefs. You will also learn the basics of 2D Animation using Flash and develop analogue SLR and digital photography techniques. Theoretical concepts in fi lm, television, animation and still photography are studied and you will present and write critical analyses of texts you have viewed, as well as researching for and scripting your own material. Group work and professional practice is essential in gaining this qualifi cation, as well as learning the ability to work independently and to deadlines. Industry links are made through visits and guest speakers. Entry requirements: You should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade A-C or equivalent. Plus, in addition to showing a genuine interest in the subject, you will need to show a sample of your work. Possible next steps: Higher Education or employment within the media industry. Length of course (weeks): 72 Hours per week: 15
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Multimedia
(MED30238) The programme combines practice and theory to develop creative skills using high specifi cation Apple Mac computers and industry standard software. You work in 2D and 3D Graphics and Animation, Print Design and Interactive Multimedia. Software used includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Director, After Effects and Maya. Entry requirements: You should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade A-C or equivalent. Plus, in addition to showing a genuine interest in the subject, you will need to show a sample of your work. Possible next steps: Higher Education or employment within the media industry. Length of course (weeks): 72 Hours per week: 15
Digital Media Summer School We run a number of short digital media courses during the Summer. Contact us for dates and full details.
www.hackney.ac.uk or call
020 7613 9123
Higher National Certifi cate / Diploma
(HNC/D) in Media (MED32354) This Higher Education course offers a progression route towards work-based qualifi cations and employment. London is the heart of the Digital Media industry, and East London is where it’s at. This course is a step up from level 3 media qualifi cations and covers a fabulous collection of subjects ranging from Web/Game Design, Moving Image (TV and fi lm), Graphic design and Digital media. This exciting course is ‘hands on’ and you’ll get training based on the needs of employers and professional bodies.
As part of the course you will be given ‘live briefs’ set by clients who work in the Media industry to encourage you to generate ideas with a client or purpose in mind. You’ll study design principles and project design, implementation and evaluation. You could focus on graphic or typographic design; interactive audio visual, video production or photographic techniques. The course will also include employability skills and industry work experience to set you on the path to your future success in the creative industry. Entry requirements: 3 A Levels or a Media qualifi cation at Level 3, or signifi cant experience working in a Media environment. Possible next steps: Degree or employment. Length of course (weeks): 36 for HNC and a further 36 for HND. Hours per week: 12.5
To avoid disappointment, please confi rm course availability before enrolling at
www.hackney.ac.uk or 020 7613 9123. 49
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