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The Foundation Digital Media course is a creative gateway to the T Level in Broadcast Media or our Level 3 Digital Media courses. You'll gain an introduction to digital media creation while developing skills across every stage of the production process, from pre-production through to post-production. Using our high-quality studios and industry-standard production equipment, you'll build the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress successfully to the next level of study.
What will I study in T-level Foundation Year in Digital (Media)?
Students will study a wide variety of topics on this course including, the cretion of video and audio products including films and podcasts. Students will study the technology involved in media creation and have hands on experience in filming, creating audio and using post production editing tools.
The course comprises two exam units that cover the basics of media production which are sat in early January. This is followed b a practical assessed unit in which studetns will plan and create a media product.
Alog side this all students are expected to undertake 110 hours of work placement and work skills related training as well as work on a longer project that is designed to develop planning and developmne skills.
All three elements (qualification, work experience adn project work are required to be cometed in order to pass the foundation course as a whole
Entry Requirements
3+ GCSEs at Grade 3 or higher which must include English Language and Maths
How will I learn?
The media course offers the opportunity to develop a wide range of media skills. These include project development and planning skills, audio visual production, filming, audio production skills, post production vide and audio editing using industry standard tools.
Student will learn to use key industry software such as Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator and Davinci Resolve editing software as well as developing key IT skills including how to use cloud services effectively.
How will I be assessed?
This course is consists of two exam units and one internally assessed unit. Exams are sat in late January while assessed units contian multiple assignments that are submitted over the course of the units.
Students must achieve a passing grade in all aspects of the programme, as well as demonstrating key knowledge, skills, and behaviours with lecturers to achieve their foundation year and progress to the Digital T Levels.
Resits of the two examined units are available in May if required.
Any trips?
The course has a number of trips each year including:
The Harry Potter Studio Tour (which includes educational content for college students)
Multiple trips to industry trade shows and exhibitions
Are there any costs involved?
The college provides access to all the required hardware and software to help develop key skills however the course operated a BYOD (bring your own device) policy for general academic use. We recommend an reasonable laptop (either Windows or PC). Example requirements would be:
Apple MacBook Pro (or Air), M2 processor or higher, 16GB RAM or higher, 256GB SSD or higher.
Windows laptop (16GB RAM | Ryzen 5 or Intel i5 12th Gen or above).
Limited laptop hire is available at the college on a day by day basis on a first come first served basis.
Device Requirements
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If you already own a device that meets the technical requirements of your course, you are welcome to bring it with you to college.
If not, more information on a convenient rental and help-to-buy scheme designed specifically for Cirencester College students is linked below.
Awarding Body
Cambridge Technical
What can I do after I have taken this course?
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