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THC Courses
Level 2 First BTEC Diploma in Journalism
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Send to friendThis course is for you if you are interested in a career in magazine and newspaper journalism. Lecturers with working experience from the industry will teach you practical skills to prepare you well for working in the media. The course is a mixture of classroom based work and practical projects. You will gain knowledge in producing print media, publishing media products, page layout and design, writing and editing copy, etc.
You will gain an insight in to the commercial and economic environment in which the industry operates, as well as the cultural and social context in which news stories develop. Assessment takes place continuously during the course on your practical and written assignments. In the end you will work on a final project which will be externally assessed.
BTEC First Diploma in Media Level 2
Print PageSend to friendInvestigate the meaning of media in its broadest sense, from film, photography, print journalism, television and radio to the Internet and virtual reality. You'll explore the exciting world of video making, special effects, photography and digitising sound to make radio adverts. Alongside this practical work you'll also take contextual studies and learn about professional studio practice.
During the course you'll learn a range of visual, written and oral communication skills using both traditional and digital technologies. Assessment is continuous, finishing with a major project at the end of the year that demonstrates your developing skills. You will also have a portfolio of creative work that shows your creative ideas, technical skills and an underpinning theoretical knowledge.
BTEC Pre-Apprenticeship in Design for the Creative Industries
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How will this course be of benefit to me?
The Pre Apprenticeship in Design for the Creative Industries is a new and exciting qualification that can give you:
- real experience of employment,
- invaluable access to industry networking and
- a recognised qualification to boot.
What will I learn on the Pre Apprenticeship in Design for the Creative Industries course?
On this course you will make creative work by investigating various design specialisms within the creative and media industries including: graphic design, digital photography, animation and product design.
The creative and media industries are continually evolving and prospective employees will need to have an understanding of both technical skills along side creative ability to gain any chance of finding work. Furthermore, employers will look for work-ready individuals who have good literacy, numeracy and strong IT skills as well as a good understanding of teamwork and leadership. This course can help you get a grounding in all the skills you will need to be work-ready.
The course is run as if you worked within a design team. The course has a managing director. He sets creative briefs for teams of students. Each term you will be expected to work on actual design briefs for real clients. You will be expected to work to deadline and your designs will need to be to a professional standard. Of course we can help you with this.
If you are interested in computer graphics and graphic design, or find yourself wanting to create trailers and websites then you may be the ideal candidate.
BTEC Extended Diploma in Animation for Computer Games Design Level 3
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Options include:
- Animation & interactivity for Games Design,
- Motion Graphics for SFX,
- 3D Modelling and character design,
- Storyboarding and Narrative development for Games Design,
- Moving Image and SFX
The course is an option within the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animation & Multimedia (Games Development) and is equivalent to 3 A levels. It has embedded Work Skills to provide an ideal course for those with an interest in games or new media design. If you are considering a career in Games Design this course is the ideal starting point. Games Development is one of the fastest growing media industries that covers a wide area including the use of games in training and education as well as entertainment.
You will like working with computers and using your imagination to solve problems in a systematic way. Not only will you enjoy playing games; you will also be interested in analysing what makes a good game successful. You will increase your knowledge of games platforms and technologies through learning about storyboarding and narrative development; 3D modelling and character design; creating 3D environments; rigging and animating characters; image editing and manipulation. Assessment is continuous and based on a series of industry related briefs.
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You will use professional software packages such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Final Cut Pro, After Effects and Director. You will learn how to use scanners, printers, digital and video cameras.
Off-site visits to galleries and other educational institutions will compliment and inform your practical work. Students from this course have an excellent track record in relation to progression to higher education. We have strong links with Ravensbourne, Bournemouth and London College of Communication who all provide workshops to offer advice and guidance on portfolio content.
Where this course might take me
You could progress to very popular career routes in games, animation, multimedia authoring, interactivity and digital applied art, or to a Higher Education course.
This course took Matthew Jones to University at Ravensbourne:
“Tower Hamlets College has made me want to achieve, the best thing is that THC offers me comfort and security, it has made me take my work seriously and opened my mind to career choices,” says this Ex-Langdon Park student.
The College has helped Matthew reach his full potential by directing him to a specialist design summer school and providing the opportunity for work placements with Framestore, one of the largest digital visual effects companies in Europe and also Channel 4.
Matthew has always been fascinated by Animation and Games Design. “My course pushed me creatively. I used to find places like The Tate Gallery boring but now I really appreciate them and admire the work some artists do,” comments Matthew. “I really enjoyed College, it was great!” he adds.
BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design Level 2
Print PageSend to friendAt the beginning of the course you will explore many aspects of art and design and digital media. During this period you will gain experience in both learning and using new skills. You will be encouraged to take an experimental approach to creating work. During the second part of the course you will be given the opportunity to continue your creative work in a more focused way to allow you to work to your strengths and engage with a creative area of your choice. Your tutor will help you make these choices and they should reflect your chosen career or educational progression.
You will learn through a mixture of practical and theoretical skills taught through classroom based workshops in:
- visual studies
- drawing & painting
- textiles & surface design
- print techniques
- 3D Model making &construction
- graphics
- animation
- poster design
Students will develop their own entrepreneurial skills by running their own T-Shirt design and printing company.
All students are required to complete a research project which is presented for assessment in the form of a short written piece or power-point.
Assessment and feedback on progress is continuous through a series of personal tutorials culminating in a level 2 award.
Applications are accepted from February onwards but the course starts in September.
Enrolment will take place in September and the course will run through to July.
Students on this course will also have the opportunity to repeat their GCSE in English or Maths or undertake functional skills level 2 in ICT, numeracy and literacy.
BTEC Extended Diploma in Film & TV Production Level 3
Print PageSend to friendDo you want to become a filmmaker or a TV producer? You can with the help of this course. This hands-on practical course will help you learn practical and theoretical aspects of digital filmmaking.
This course is the equivalent to 3 A levels and is suitable to ambitious young people who enjoy working in a creative environment. It provides a practical and theoretical introduction to the skills, knowledge and understanding that is required to be employable in the world of Film and Television. Through a series of industry related projects you will learn how to respond to a professional brief from researching initial ideas through to a finished evaluated product.
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As a student you will gain extensive experience of using broadcast quality, state-of-the-art, equipment including professional Sony digital video cameras, have access to a media studio equipped with vision mixer, green screen and tungsten lights. Computer suites are equipped with Apple Mac Pro computers running industry standard editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, iMovie and Motion.
The Creative Arts Department has excellent links with local universities including Ravensbourne and London College of Communication who offer workshops on putting together a digital portfolio for submission to their courses. The course also receives visits from practitioners in the industry who will talk to you about pursuing a career in the media industries. There are a variety of opportunities for students on the course. These have included: work experience at Channel 4 and the BBC. An example of an opportunity available to current students is 2011 Young Journalists' Academy Summer School, organised by Journalism Education in partnership with The Times.
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