Bradford College

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Course Overview

HND Creative Media Production at Bradford School of Arts and Media will engage you with a wide range of Creative Media Production technologies and techniques.

The course aims to equip students with the skills and experience they need to work across the fill range of Media Industries. Throughout the course you will be introduced to the underlying principles of Creative Media Production. As well as classroom based learning you will attend The Co-Operative British Youth Film Academy (BYFA), here you will learn Creative Media Production techniques for short and feature length films culminating in the opportunity to work in an identified department for an independent British feature film.

The Co-Operative has a long history of supporting film for and by young people. This experience guarantees all students substantial film production experience. Essential qualities for the course include drive and enthusiasms as well as an established work ethic including a professional approach to your work and development.

Course Structure

In Year One, you will work in conjunction with the British Youth Film Academy (BYFA) and with students studying on the College’s HNC/D Performing Arts (Performance for Stage and Screen) course.

In Year Two, you will take a leadership role in the BYFA feature film production team. This will cover at least three Units and will take the form of a five week Summer School.

Learning Methods

We aim to create a holistic learning environment, where you can explore your creativity and identify your own personal production style. Within this, we offer guided learning and support when you may require it, but also place a lot of emphasis on self-led study. This academic independence becomes increasingly relevant over the duration of the curriculum, in order to prepare you for employment or further study.

Teaching Methods

Due to the practical nature of the course, a lot of tuition will be delivered through hands-on workshops and tutorials. In order for your skills to be substantiated academically, lectures and seminars based on theories and concepts surrounding the subject area will also be integral to your learning process.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a combination of formative and summative assignments to ensure that your learning is consistent and structured, and that you can fulfil your maximum adacemic and creative potential.

Assessment will be both practical and theory-based, in order to equip you with the skills required for employment in the industry as well as the background expertise to thrive in the sector.

What`s Next?

Due to the practical, employment-focused nature of a HND course, many of our graduates head straight into employment in the Arts, having benefitted from our network of expertise and close links with the industry. Alternatively, you could choose to study a Top-Up qualification in a relevant area in order to gain a Full Honours Degree.

Did You Know?

As an Arts and Media student you will have the opportunity to learn from both practitioners and experienced professionals. You will work with artists and designers a well as local and national galleries, museums and exhibitions.

You will develop your creative ability within a well-resourced learning environment which offers excellent studio and workshop facilities.
 

Entry Requirements

220 tariff points with relevant subjects. Consideration may be given to two GCE AS or BTEC Extended Certificate/Diploma. You will be invited for an interview and will be given an initial assessment.

Did you know?

We were delighted that the QAA's Integrated Quality and Enhancement Review (IQER), carried out in January 2010 concluded that they had 'Confidence' (the highest judgement possible) in the quality of our Higher Education provision.

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