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Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Interactive Media: Edexcel Exam Board


(MED30238) This course covers the practical skills required to work in the digital, web, television, video, radio and fi lm industries as well as core theoretical knowledge. The programme combines practice and theory to develop creative skills using high specifi cation Apple Mac computers and industry standard software. You work in fi lm, digital radio, 2D and 3D Graphics, 2D traditional Animation, 3D Digital Animation, Print Design, Web Design and Interactive Multimedia. Software used includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects, Premiere and Maya. Core Units include: Visual Recording in Art and Design, Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design, Ideas and Concepts in Art and Design, Communication Through Art and Design and Contextual Infl uences in Art and Design. You will also learn video camera techniques. Assignments are employer-led and industry links are made through visits and guest speakers. Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade A-C. Plus, in addition to showing a genuine interest in the subject, you will need to show a portfolio of your work. Possible next steps: Higher Education or employment within the media industry. Length of course (weeks): 72 Hours per week: 15


Higher National Certifi cate / Diploma (HNC/D) in Interactive Media: Edexcel


Exam Board (MED34920) 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. You will follow a syllabus that prepares you for working in the Media Industry. Skills building and exploration across a range of subjects include: web/game design, moving Image (TV and fi lm), graphic design and digital media, design principles, project design, graphic or typographic design; interactive audio visual, video production or photographic techniques. As part of the course you will also study a rigorous program of art historical, critical and contextual study. This exciting course is ‘hands on’ and you’ll get training based on the needs of employers and professional bodies. ‘Live briefs’ are set by clients who work in the media industry to encourage you to generate ideas with a client or purpose in mind. HCC’s HNC/D skills and knowledge development is intended to be vocationally instructive as well as academically challenging and progressively responsive to learners’ emergent practical aptitudes and intellectual concerns. 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: Final year of your Degree or employment.


Length of course (weeks): 36 for HNC and 36 for HND Hours per week: 12.5


Loans and bursaries are available for Level 3 & 4 courses. Ask us for details.


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All courses are subject to change and may be cancelled without prior notice as a result of funding changes or low demand. You may be eligible for a discounted tuition fee or a loan on some courses, but you will need to check with us. Students who pay a tuition fee may also pay an exam, DBS Check and materials fee if applicable. This is just a guide to the courses we offer; check our website www.hackney.ac.uk for up-to-date information.


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